I love that you’re here. Welcome. I called you a nerd in the final Mississippi River blog. You are my people. Enjoy. NOTE: If you are confused, please read the blog “under” this one. Titled “Flying Mullets / Surprise Alligators / Bayou Bingo: The Final Mississippi River Blog” This is an appendix to that final … Continue reading Mississippi River Blog / Bonus (Nerdy) Appendix / Final Blog Below

Here I am. At the end once again. This part is always surreal. I’m writing this final installment from the comfort of home. Home is good for reflection. Luckily, I get to live in this story a bit longer with you as I type this out. I’m going to make sure and savor every last … Continue reading Flying Mullets / Surprise Alligators / Bayou Bingo: The Final Mississippi River Blog

We’ve officially made it back to the south. The tea is sweet and the “bless your hearts” are flowing. We’re currently in the heart of the Mississippi Delta region. Birthplace of the blues and big ol’ catfish. 1,758 miles complete, 537 miles to go to reach The Gulf. Let’s kick this installment off with some… … Continue reading Jet Ski Messengers / Golf Cart Parties / Fire Extinguisher Salutes: Mississippi Blog #4

Halfway! As we sit beneath that big ol’ arch in St. Louis, Missouri, we’ve paddled 1,150 miles from the headwaters and have 1,150 miles left to arrive at the Gulf. The halfway point of the Mississippi River also happens to be the final dam of the river. After 13 dadgum portages and locking through 26 … Continue reading Warship Whirlpools / Wedding Crashing / Man Purses: Mississippi Blog #3

I realize that the first Mississippi River blog installment is a bit of a stream-of-consciousness mess… rambling about one particularly insane week. While I hope that it is entertaining (at our expense for the most part), it more than likely leaves a lot of questions on the table. Inquires such as “… so what are … Continue reading Last Call Campsites / Bar Bird Baths / RV Serial Killer: Mississippi Blog #2

Introduction: Aqua Blazing: A term made popular on the Appalachian Trail. It references the idea of  paddling a section rather than hiking when a river mirrors the trails. I think the idea of this current adventure first  bloomed from hearing that term. The idea was followed up by a deep desire for Aqua Blaze “redemption” … Continue reading Car Lot Canoes / 9 Million Trees / Lake Effect Vertigo: Mississippi Blog #1