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...
Back on the Missouri River

Back on the Missouri River

Prefatory Note: I am posting reports, photos and videos almost every day on my eightsummits Facebook page Pickstown, South Dakota October 29, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: October 21. We attended Bailey & Jason’s wedding in Palm Springs, California. Bailey...
Out My Backyard

Out My Backyard

Costa Mesa, California October 20, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Some of you may remember my encounter with Jim Kurz on June 7, 2023. Jim was paddling upstream on the Missouri River to explore the Missouri Breaks area of the River. I was paddling downstream, headed...
Return to the Mighty Mo

Return to the Mighty Mo

Costa Mesa, California October 10, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: I hope none of you ever suffer water damage to your home. On August 20, 2023, our beloved condominium in Palm Desert, California suffered substantial damage from Tropical Storm Hillary. I learned about...