Saturday, March 11, 2017

Kayaking/Canoeing
Jan 25, 2017
Duration (Total) 0h 0m , Distance 2.8 mi
do not go all the way down the ramp....you could get stuck trying to get out when you leave
-Tracked by kayakthemidwest, on Ramblr
This is a fun, short paddle starting from the old Fayetteville water plant- water was at good levels, great after work paddle!
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Lewis and Clark Trail, St. Charles, Missouri: Quick hike viewing a flooded Missouri River- December 31st 2015

Hiking/Backpacking
Dec 31, 2015 3:10 PM
Duration (Total) 0h 0m , Distance 3.1 mi
-Tracked by kayakthemidwest, on Ramblr
Easy hike to the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in St. Charles County, Missouri....River was at super flood stage on this trip
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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Ozark Highland Trail: Dockerys Gap to Lake Ft. Smith - November 7th, 2015

Hiking/Backpacking
Nov 7, 2015 8:27 AM
Duration (Total) 6h 25m 52s , Distance 9.3 mi
9 Mile marker appears to be set in wrong place (does not match topo map...I trust the map more than the marker
-Tracked by kayakthemidwest, on Ramblr
Trail is very well blazed, several great primative camp sites set up along the way...some beautiful creek crossings, better vistas in the fall/winter vs. summer
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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Friday, November 23, 2012

Big Sugar Creek Wildlife area trail, Cuiver River State Park, MO October 28th, 2012: Amazing late fall hike!




Cuiver River State Parks continues to be one of my favorite spots in Missouri to take a hike.  There is an extensive trail system, with loops and opportunities to customize your hikes.  I have backpacked camped on this trail as well in the spring...incredible beautiful area just north of the St. Louis metro area.  The area is unique in the fact that the topography and "feel" are very "ozarkian" if I can say so...very comparable to hiking areas south of St. Louis in the Ozarks.
I wanted the video to be a reflection of the thoughts that had passed in my mind during the hike...who better to be a statesman for my thoughts than the immortal Henry David Thoreau.  Yes, it is true...I am a tree hugger!  I think our world needs to calm down and find center.  For me, hiking and kayaking serve that purpose well.  I think Thoreau would agree!

Hike ON!

Mike