ST. LOUIS — There's no outdoor summer activity that is "more Missouri" than a float trip. It's all about connecting with nature and having a good time on the water, whether you choose to float by ...

Missouri’s 2026 travel guide is now available with trip ideas, major events, outdoor adventures and more in print or digital ...

Do you have favorite memories from your last Missouri float trip? Unfortunately, I haven’t been so lucky. But, I’ve been tasked with creating some guides to summer travel in driving distance of Kansas ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a 12-mile canoe trip at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, floating the Missouri River from Nodaway Island Access to French ...

Powerboats are not allowed on the largest natural lake in Missouri, so it’s peaceful in a way that few publicly accessible lakes are today. The Creve Coeur Sailing Association is the group to connect ...

Those looking to make the most of the warmer months in southwest Missouri should make their way to any of the great rivers the area has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker with your own gear ...

Paddlers floating the Elk River on summer Saturdays can almost walk downstream from boat to boat and never get wet feet. They may not see another boat during autumn. Labor Day isn't the official start ...

Trey Downing of Collinsville and Leo Oberle of O'Fallon, MO troll for fish during a group float with the Missouri River Excursions on Friday, June 6, 2014, below the Highway 47 bridge on the Missouri ...

The end of summer always meant a fine Kings River float trip with the late, great fishing guide JD Fletcher. JD was legendary across the Ozarks and the Midwest for his fishing expertise, knowledge of ...