From Three Forks to New Orleans in a Kayak

24-year-old Joe Forrester has set off on a kayak journey which will take him down the entire length of the Missouri River to its confluence with the Mississippi River at St. Louis, and from there he will continue down to the mouth of the Mississippi at New Orleans. The purpose of the 3,900 mile voyage is to raise $20,000 for the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Forrester's grandfather was diagnosed with the illness in 2005.

The journey started on June 2, when Forrester left Missouri Headwaters State Park, located at the headwaters of the Missouri River near Three Forks, Montana. At the time of this writing he's reached the town of Holker, a few miles south of Canyon Ferry Lake in western Montana. You can follow Joe's progress on Google Maps on his blog, Paddling for Parkinson's.

Complete article in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Paddling for Parkinson’s

Farm Island Recreation Area

This blog entry shows a series of photos taken on a kayak trip through the interior of the Farm Island Recreation Area, located just east of Pierre, South Dakota.

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Portland kayaker witnesses Palouse Falls descent

Sam Drevo, owner of eNRG Kayaking in Portland and a swift-water rescue instructor, tells about the day that Tyler Bradt ran the 186-foot Palouse Falls in southeastern Washington.

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Portland kayaker witnesses Palouse Falls descent

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Palouse Falls State Park

Kickoff Event for the Missouri River Water Trail

A water trail paddle, sponsored by Missouri River Expeditions of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6. The paddle will showcase the development of the Missouri River Water Trail. The first 24 registered participants can participate for $20, and those bringing their own kayaks or canoes can join for free.