The Mississippi River Challenge is a 2-day, 44-mile paddling event to raise money for a cleaner, healthier river. This is the premier event for Friends of the Mississippi River and all funds raised go toward aiding the organization’s work on the Mississippi River in and around the Twin Cities. Each paddler over 18 is required to raise a minimum of $250 in pledges ($50 for those 16-18, and no minimum for those 15 and under) to participate in this event.

For more information on the event and how to register: http://www.mississippiriverchallenge.org/

Discover the National Park that exists right in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro area. Used by American Indians for food, trade, and water long before Europeans visited the “New World,” the Mississippi River helped shape the Twin Cities’ ecology and culture. Explore the river and its history in our 24-foot Voyageur canoes, which hold 6-10 paddlers. Formed more than 10,000 years ago when glacial River Warren cut a gorge over 600 feet deep, the Mississippi River is more than the border between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is an “urban wilderness” corridor of rich river habitat. Tucked amidst sandy beaches and towering cottonwood trees, the river provides habitat for some of the 270 different species of birds that migrate through and rest in the Mississippi’s steep bluffs. The Lakota called the river “Hah-wkpa” (River of the Falls) after what is now called St. Anthony Falls. In the 1800′s early settlers used the power of St. Anthony Falls to grind wheat, giving birth to the flour milling industry. Come enjoy the world-class river that flows though your back yard.

Registration is required.

There are many events occurring throughout the paddling season.  For more information check out the Wilderness Inquiry website.

Riverlands Paddle Festival is held from 11 -4 p.m.  Approximately 40-50 different types of canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards will be on display for attendees to test out.

All attendees must register and sign a waiver.
All boats, paddles, PFD’s are provided.  Attendees will want to bring the proper shoes (sandals and flip flops not recommended), sunscreen, snack, water and hat.

NOTE: All paddlers must be 18 years old or older to paddle solo.  Kids 15 and over can paddle solo with a parent/guardian consent.  Kids 14 and younger can paddle with a parent/guardian in a tandem kayak , canoe or Stand Up Paddle board.  There will be a $5 fee charged per person to cover the American Canoe Association
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Floatzilla 2012 [Aug 18] is the Quad Cities 3rd Annual paddle sports festival that culminates with a Guinness World Record attempt at the largest flotilla of kayaks and canoes on the protected backwaters of Lake Potter.

The registration fee is $15 per paddler [through Jul 31 and $20 for late registrations starting Aug 1]. Registration includes one Floatzilla t-shirt per paddler, commemorative boat decal, registration wrist bands, free music and rib fest at ‘River Roots Live’, free parking, and free shuttle to off-site parking for ‘floats’ from Moline. T-shirts and decals subject to availability for any registrations after Aug 8.

http://www.floatzilla.org/

For more information: http://www.outdoorsinc.com/pages/canoe-race

Discover the National Park that exists right in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro area. Used by American Indians for food, trade, and water long before Europeans visited the “New World,” the Mississippi River helped shape the Twin Cities’ ecology and culture. Explore the river and its history in our 24-foot Voyageur canoes, which hold 6-10 paddlers. Formed more than 10,000 years ago when glacial River Warren cut a gorge over 600 feet deep, the Mississippi River is more than the border between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is an “urban wilderness” corridor of rich river habitat. Tucked amidst sandy beaches and towering cottonwood trees, the river provides habitat for some of the 270 different species of birds that migrate through and rest in the Mississippi’s steep bluffs. The Lakota called the river “Hah-wkpa” (River of the Falls) after what is now called St. Anthony Falls. In the 1800′s early settlers used the power of St. Anthony Falls to grind wheat, giving birth to the flour milling industry. Come enjoy the world-class river that flows though your back yard.

Registration is required.

There are many events occurring throughout the paddling season.  For more information check out the Wilderness Inquiry website.

Adventure race on the backwaters of the Mississippi River. 2 mile paddle; 8 mile MTB ride; 2 mile run/off-road hill climb. Race as an individual, 2-person team, or 3-person relay.

Pre-Registration is required.

Website: http://www.riveraction.org/taming

Contact:For more information, contact River Action at 563-322-2969 or email riveraction@riveraction.org

Enjoy a sunset paddle while celebrating the 88th birthday of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. All skill levels are welcome, equipment is provided or bring your own, trip length dependent on skill level of participants and weather.

Pre-Register by Contacting Ranger Ed Lagace at 507-494-6236 or Ed_Lagace@fws.gov.

The Mississippi River Corridor – TN has recently completed a unique floating boat dock for a new Blueway on the Forked Deer River at Dyersburg. We will soon begin construction on a new Dyersburg River Center at the site. During the paddle event, we will cut the ribbons on the dock and River Center in a grand celebration.

Paddlers will be able to hear the dip of their paddles as we glide across the moonlit night listening for frogs, great blue heron, the splash of a beaver’s tail and Canada geese. Night paddles are a great way to relax and enjoy the coolness of the evening after a hot June day. Rentals available:  $15/kayak (solo), $20/canoe (tandem).

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Katie Hammond 319-523-8381 or email khammond@lccb.org