~Fall 2025 Community Canoe Trips~
First community canoe is Sat Sept 13th! Others in November & December. Upcoming Full Moon trips also. And other adventures.
Lower Mississippi River Dispatch No. 999
"Voice of the Lower Mississippi River"Fall 2025: Community Canoe Daytrips:
*Sat Sept 13th from Clarksdale 1-6pm
*Sat Nov 8th from Greenwood, 1-5pm
*Sat Nov 29th from Greenville, 1-5pm
*Sat Dec 13th from Helena, 1-5pm
Saturday, Sept 13th, meet 1pm at Quapaw Canoe Company in downtown Clarksdale. Sunny and hot, high of 95. Advance reservations required. 6 minimum, 18 maximum. 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.
~~~in our experience, a community that canoes together, moves together~~~
The balance of the canoe is a life lesson for balance, teamwork, and harmony
~ Community Canoe Trips Fall 2025 ~
Monthly Adventures to Mississippi River Island Beaches 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 Canoe Company Public Trips, including Full Moons and others, Fall 2025:
Sat 13th
1-6pm from Clarksdale
Oct 11th-19th
Oct 20-26th
***Magic on the Mississippi***
with Dave & Emma Cornthwaite
Sat Nov 8th
1-5pm from Greenwood
Sat Nov 29th
1-5pm from Greenville
Tues, Wed November 4th & 5th
Full Beaver Moon Trips
Sat Dec 13th
1-5pm from Greenville
Wed, Thurs December 3rd, 4th
Full Frosty Moon Trips
More Details: Community Canoes
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: Usually once a month, on Saturdays.
Pricing:
Adults - $50
Educators - $25
Children under 18: free, accompanied by parents or guardians
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!
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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!)**
Quapaw Canoe Company ~ Celebrating 27 Years of Service Custom Guiding & Outfitting on the Lower Mississippi River Winner of the SBA 2024 Small Business of the Year Award
Beautiful John ~ great works!