Trips/Places - U.S.

Justin Adams, Todd Wilkinson

Paddling Opportunities in Missouri State Parks

Caribou - upstairs Sat 9:30am-10:15am

Missouri State Parks consists of 93 state parks and historic sites, many of which offer opportunities for paddling. Join us for an overview of paddling options within Missouri State Parks. Justin and Todd both have ties to the Upper Current River region and will focus on paddling opportunities between Montauk State Park and Echo Bluff State Park on the legendary Current River.

Justin Adams, Steve Schnarr

The MR340-Advice and anecdotes from 20 years of racing on the Missouri River.

Sylvania - main floor Sat 3:30pm-4:15pm

The MR340 is the world's longest non-stop river race stretching 340 miles on the MIssouri River. Racers begin in Kansas City, Ks where the Kaw River joins the Missouri, and paddle across the great state of Missouri finishing in St. Charles, MO. Racers must reach 5 checkpoints by the established times or they will be disqualified. The Missouri American Water MR340 is a true community event - a community created by the river. To witness the determination of the racers, the grit of the ground ... Read More

Christine Chabot, Anthea Halpryn, James Tracy, Scott Hays

From Towering Skyscrapers to Cypress Swamps: Expanding your Paddling Adventures Across the Prairie State of Illinois

Caribou - upstairs Fri 4:30pm-5:15pm

Bear - upstairs Sat 1:30pm-2:15pm

Peter Frank

4,853 mile eastern US circumnavigation by canoe

Bear - upstairs Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm

Bear - upstairs Sat 9:30am-10:15am

Algonquin - main floor Sat 2:30pm-3:15pm

On October 20th at 9:43am, Peter Frank completed the circumnavigation of the eastern United States, "The Great Loop", becoming one of the few people to complete the route by paddle. The journey, spanning 5,043 miles, was performed solely by canoe, and took 500 days to reach the destination from whence it began. There was no dedicated support crew, he spent most nights in a tent, apart from the times he was hosted by strangers whom he met along the way. Peter started at 22 years old, and crossed ... Read More

Martin Koch

Buffalo National River

Superior - main floor Sat 1:30pm-2:15pm

Martin Koch

Paddling the Yellowstone & Grand Teton Area

Algonquin - main floor Sat 10:30am-11:15am

Algonquin - main floor Sun 1:30pm-2:15pm

Kyle Parker

What a Cross-Country Canoe Journey Taught Me

Quetico - main floor Sat 10:30am-11:15am

Quetico - main floor Sat 4:30pm-5:15pm

Quetico - main floor Sun 11:30am-12:15pm

In this reflective and engaging presentation, long-distance paddler Parker.paddles shares the deeper story behind his cross-country canoe expedition, not just the 5,000 miles traveled, but the mindset shaped along the way. Over months of navigating from Neah Bay, Washington to Key Largo, Florida through remote rivers, wild weather, and long stretches of solitude, Parker discovered unexpected lessons about resilience, fear, trust, time, and the quiet, profound kindness of strangers met along the ... Read More

Nick Schade

Schoodic Point and Beyond: Sea Kayaking Maine’s “Bold Coast”

Quetico - main floor Sun 2:30pm-3:15pm

Maine's Bold Coast, with its rugged granite cliffs and countless hidden ledges, is a sea kayaker's dream. Merchant sailors once rode down-wind and east the southwesterly breezes from Boston to these dramatic Down East shores beyond Mount Desert Island, renowned for their striking granite cliffs, and exposed headlands. The region's vast tidal range, secluded bays, and offshore islands offer endless exploration for paddlers of all skill levels.

Nick has spent over 40 years weaving ... Read More