Berry Picking Community Canoe, Sat May 18th, 1-6pm
Join us for Mulberry and Dewberry picking -- surrounded by the winged wonder of the spring songbird migration! Partner Lower Mississippi River Foundation. Advance reservations required.
All aboard for some River Time!
LMRD #938, Wednesday, May 15, 2024
~~Quapaw Canoe Company~~
Memphis ~ Clarksdale ~ VicksburgThis weekend: Berry-Picking Community Canoe!
Saturday, May 18, meet 1pm at Quapaw Canoe Company in downtown Clarksdale. Sunny and warm, slight chance of showers, high of 83. Be prepared for it all! Advance reservations required. 10 maximum. Strong paddling required. 1-6pm, $50 each, $25 educators, free for kids under 18 y/o. All paddle together, no previous experience necessary, but must be willing to paddle, and must wear life jacket! Made possible in partnership with the Lower Mississippi River Foundation. See below for complete details. First Come, first served. Click here for complete information and making reservation.
A community that canoes together, stays together: the balance of the canoe is a life lesson for balance, teamwork, and harmony.
~ Community Canoe Trips ~ Spring/Summer 2024
Monthly Adventures to Mississippi River Island Beaches & Berries in Voyageur Canoes
**Made possible by the deep, dedicated vision of the Lower Mississippi River Foundation
Click here for making your annual contribution — and help keep the dream alive!
Upcoming Quapaw Activities, Spring/Summer/Fall 2024:
Sat May 18
Berry-picking picnic
1-6pm from Clarksdale
May 22
Full Flower Moon #1
3-11pm from Clarksdale
May 23
Full Flower Moon #2
3-11pm from Clarksdale
May 25
Memorial Day Weekend w/ Mississippi River State Park
Click here for details & reservations!
Roundtrip Daytrip 9am-3pm from Helena Harbor
June 3 – 6
Mississippi River Girlz Canoe Camp
Click Here for more information
June 10 – 13
Mississippi River Boyz Canoe Camp
Click Here for more information
June 17
Horn Lake Library Dugout Canoe Carving Workshop & Demonstration
June 22
Community Canoe
Swimming, Beach-combing, Fossil hunting
1-6pm from Clarksdale
June 26-28, 2024
The Great River: Mississippi River Wilderness Paddle with author Boyce Upholt.
Details: Wed-Fri June 26-28, 2024
Voyageur Canoe Adventure ~ Memphis to Helena ~ 74 miles
Primitive Camping, Long Days of Paddling, Long Nights of Campfire Story-Telling
$700 each includes guiding & outfitting + meals + shuttle.
July 14 – September 29
Wilson Fellows: Group Exhibition at Dixon Gallery & Gardens
in Mallory and Wurtzburge Galleries
John Ruskey, Danny Broadway, Thad Clark and Claire Hardy
October 4 – November 2, 2024
Red River Homecoming Expedition
Down the Mississippi, Up the Red River
What: Community Canoe daytrips are outfitted by Quapaw Canoe Company, presented in partnership with the Lower Mississippi River Foundation. Jump on board the big canoe and reconnect with the Mississippi River! This trip is open to anyone to sign up, and an opportunity to experience the pristine beauty of the Mississippi River wilderness. No previous experience necessary. Everyone paddles together in our big canoes with guides. Must be willing to paddle — sometimes hard paddling necessary.
Who: This trip is open to anyone! Come join us over the levee for some quality time with nature, friends, and community!
When: One Saturday each month. Gather at 1pm at the Quapaw Canoe Company headquarters in downtown Clarksdale at noon, and then follow us out to Montezuma Landing.
Pricing:
Adults - $50
Educators - $25
Children under 18: free, accompanied by parents or guardians
To reserve your seat on any of the Community Canoe Adventures, contact:
John Ruskey 662-902-7841 john@island63.com
Community Canoe Schedule:
1pm - Meet at
Quapaw Canoe Company 291 Sunflower Avenue Clarksdale, MS 38614
1:30pm - Shuttle to river
2pm - Put in at Montezuma Landing
3pm - Arrival at Montezuma Island - exploration, play and activities.
5pm - Take out at Montezuma Landing
Where: Over the levee, on the majestic Mississippi River! Start at Montezuma Landing, round trip returning to the same spot.
Why: There are many great reasons to go on the Mississippi River, and each person comes away with their own unique experience and appreciation. Here are some things you may expect to see on your trip.
Community Canoe Pricing:
$50 per person.
$25 for educators
Free for kids under 18 accompanied by a parent.
A great deal for an unforgettable experience on the largest mightiest river in North America!
Payment by cash or check required to hold seat. You can make full payment now to reserve your seat. Send check to Quapaw Canoe Company, 291 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614. If by credit card, let us know and we will send Paypal Billing (at 3% PP bank fee).
Refund Policy:
Payment refundable if weather gets bad, emergency, or other unforeseeable act of god. Or you can postpone to future date. Payment is not refundable should you decide to change your mind for some other personal reason.\
Packing List
Each person should pack:
water bottle(s)
snacks
sun protection (Hat sunscreen, sunglasses)
sandals/shoes that can get muddy and wet
Warm clothes as needed on Cool or Rainy Days:
gloves or mittens
scarf
warm hat
sweater or fleece
wind/rain jacket
Optional:
cell phone
camera
bird book
binoculars
Anything else?
Once you go paddling on the Mississippi you are part of a pretty special club. A club that knows how magical the river is, and how much it needs protection. We need more people in the club! That's why we're hosting community canoe trips at Montezuma Landing, which is located halfway in between Helena, AR, and Clarksdale, MS, every month. If you've never been out on the river before this is the perfect opportunity to test it out. If you've been before, come back and bring a friend!
Stay caught up on future community paddles on our Substack newsletter: quapaw.substack.com
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Thank you for your attention to our beloved Momma Mississsippi! See you on the river!
**Community Canoe** and **Miss River Summer Youth Camps** are made possible by the deep, dedicated vision of the Lower Mississippi River Foundation (which many of you help support — thank you! — if you’d like to show your support for this little known but very efficient and effective non-profit organization, Please go here for making your annual contribution!)**
Lower Mississippi River Dispatch No. 938 "Voice of the Lower Mississippi River" Memphis, TN ~ Wilson, AR ~ Clarksdale, MS ~ Vicksburg, MS Quapaw Canoe Company ~ Celebrating 25 Years of Service ~ ~Winner of the SBA 2024 Small Business of the Year Award~
