Closing in on the Finish Line

Closing in on the Finish Line

Boonville, Missouri November 30, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: I can feel the end of the trip approaching as I close in on St. Louis, Missouri. Here is my recap of LsBenite Park to Boonville. November 24. The paddle from LaBenite  Park to Napoleon was mixed. I...
Happy Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Overland Park, Missouri November 23, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Happy Thanksgiving Day to all of you and your families.Here is a report on what brought me to Overland Park on Thanksgiving Day, 2023. November 20-21: 9am. I depart from the boat ramp at Saint...
Racing from the Storms

Racing from the Storms

Saint Joseph, Missouri November 19, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: At this point on my journey, I am trying to stay ahead of the rain and snow. Here’s how I got to Saint, Joseph, Missouri. November 11. I left from Omaha and paddled downstream about 25 miles...
Each Day Brings New Challenges and New Joys

Each Day Brings New Challenges and New Joys

Ameristar Casino and Hotel* Council Bluffs, Iowa November 11, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: It has been a long and consequential 11 days since my last report. Here is an update. November 2. I launched from Yankton in the morning. The day was cloudy and cold, but I...
No More Dams & Reservoirs!

No More Dams & Reservoirs!

Yankton, South Dakota November 1, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: October 29. I made great progress today on the Missouri River with a really strong current. I launched in extremely cold weather from Pickstown at 9:30 am and arrived at my destination, Blue Moon Resort...