Big Muddy Adventures
We believe that paddling, as North Americans have been doing for centuries, is the best way to experience our Great Rivers. If you are a St. Louisan, connect with your hometown in a new way. If you are visiting our area, experience the natural wonder of the two largest moving bodies of water on the continent with us!
Overview
Channel your inner Huck Finn on the STL Riverfront Adventure, a unique and unforgettable tour of St. Louis via the largest river in North America! Our route takes us into the only non-navigable reach of the river to a pristine island where we’ll enjoy lunch on a sandbar and have the chance to spot wildlife and take a dip in the muddy waters of the Mississippi River. We’ll continue on into the port of St. Louis where we’ll see our setting quickly transition from natural
We’ll continue on into the port of St. Louis where we’ll see our setting quickly transition from natural to built. We'll pass beneath five contemporary and famous historic bridges, while learning about some notable historic landmarks, and catching incredible views of some of St. Louis’s oldest riverfront buildings. The trip ends with an unbeatable, from the river, view of the Gateway Arch and lands us on the historic landing of downtown St. Louis. This is a wonderful “only in St. Louis” experience you will never forget!
Starting at
$65 USD
Per Person
Trip Highlights
- Canoe the Mississippi River in a voyageur canoe
- Experience a uniquely unforgettable view of the Gateway Arch from the river
- Canoe under 5 historic bridges
- Explore a wild river island
Big Muddy Adventures
We believe that paddling, as North Americans have been doing for centuries, is the best way to experience our Great Rivers. If you are a St. Louisan, connect with your hometown in a new way. If you are visiting our area, experience the natural wonder of the two largest moving bodies of water on the continent with us!
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Rivers and Streams (no whitewater)
Destination
- North America
Length
- 4 Hours
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Family
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beginner
Adventure Level
Itinerary
Meeting Place
Big Muddy Adventures
St. Louis, Missouri
This trip runs every Monday and Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
