Lower Mississippi River Dispatch No. 907
"Voice of the Lower Mississippi River"
Memphis, TN ~ Helena, AR ~ Clarksdale, MS ~ Vicksburg, MS
Photos & Text (c) 2023 John Ruskey
Saturday, May 27th Community Canoe Meet 1pm at Quapaw Canoe Company in downtown Clarksdale, MS. Dress for the weather. Mulberries and Dewberries are ripe! Free for youth under 18. 1/4 price for educators ($25). 1/2 price for adults ($50). Reservations required! Please go to automatic online signup for making reservation.
Montezuma Island Mississippi River Adventure Montezuma Island Adventure -- tour of an archipelago of Mississippi River Islands with big beaches, swim holes, birds, turtles, and other wildlife. This round trip paddle affords an incredible variety of giant sandbars, wetlands, gravel/fossil bars, deep willow forests, and miles of beaches to swim from or walk along. So — a little bit of everything! Schedule: Meet: 1pm Quapaw Canoe Company 291 Sunflower Avenue Clarksdale, MS 38614 Follow us to river Start: 2pm Montezuma Landing 2-5pm Exploration, Berry Picking, Swimming, Beach Combing End: 5pm Montezuma Landing (could be later if you want to stay out longer) Pack in Daypack or Drybag: Each person should pack: -waterbottles -snacks -your favorite hot beverage in a thermos -sun protection -bug protection -shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot) Optional: -cell phone -camera -bird book -binoculars -swim gear -towel Note: Pack any electronics in dry bag, dry box, or zip lock bags Wear: Dress for weather.
Thank you LMRF: Community Canoe is made possible through a partnership with the Lower Mississippi River Foundation. Dedicated to fostering long-term stewardship of the big river through its youth. Summer Camp in June! High School Students and Parents: to apply for summer camp, go here and fill out an online application!