by Staff | Jul 31, 2013 | Blog, Explore
I grew up on the St. Croix River, and went to college at the University of Minnesota, whose campus includes the National Park region of the Mississippi River. It’s safe to say I don’t shy away from the chance to recreate on any river. What I love about the Mississippi...
by Staff | Jun 11, 2013 | Blog, Wildlife
Many of you read the Memphis Flyer cover story about the Big Island Circumnavigation. We’re thrilled about how it turned out. But ten days on three wild rivers could fill an entire magazine, and some things had to be left out. One of our favorite facets of the...
by Staff | Jun 7, 2013 | Blog, River History
Right now it is the best of times and the worst of times………. Back in the early 1900s, rail systems, steam ships and the automobile were the major modes that dominated transportation. Life was grand! Transport was becoming faster, more efficient and more comfortable....
by Staff | May 29, 2013 | Blog, River Culture
Last I wrote you, the winter still cast its frigid gloom throughout the Midwest. Whether through providence or serendipitous fortune, the sun and spring, like a Heron cracking through its eggshell, finally broke through the clouds for Minneapolis’ May Day Parade; a...
by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
The NBA playoffs have arrived and the contenders have at least one thing in common: good communication. To successfully play in a band, run a business, land a plane, drive a car, boat or barge and yes, play on a sports team, good communication is essential. What most...
