Adventures with Mike and Nate

85 and mostly sunny! Let's check out a new (to me) section of the East Fork of the White.

The Plan:

We'll meet at the Shoals boat ramp where we'll unload our gear, run the shuttle, and enjoy an approximate 13.5 mile paddle on a beautiful river. We'll see the usual wildlife that we see on our local streams (Great Blue Heron, eagles, geese, etc.). The East Fork also has many sandbars and islands that offer us many places to get out and enjoy the day and the company. It seems like this area has some rock formations that we don't see on those upper sections that we paddle more often. Many of the upper sections that we've paddled have excellent rockhounding. We'll find out if this one does too ;) We'll have lunch on the river around noon. So bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of fluids.

The takeout site is just above Hindostan Falls. After we take out, we'll head down and walk around the falls. Once we've explored the falls, we'll head back up to Shoals to check out Bo-Mac's Drive In.

For those who would like a little extra to explore in the area, Jug Rock is just up the hill from Shoals. This is a unique rock formation a short distance from the road. It's pretty cool! Also, the town of Hindostan is considered a ghost town. I didn't see a town, but I did see a historical marker that tells a little about the town. It was also the county seat prior to being abandoned.

Afterwards, we'll head to Bo-Mac's Drive In in Shoals for some local food. If you've been on one of my adventures, then you know that I like to try out local restaurants wherever we go. Bo-Mac's is next! Come on out!

The event fee for this adventure will be $25/person. Rentals for solo kayaks are $60 and tandems are $100. Send me a message if you need a rental.

WARNINGS!!!

It's going to be a HOT and SUNNY day! Please bring what you need to be comfortable and safe.

There is little to NO OVERHEAD COVER! Please be prepared with hat, sunblock, and/or umbrella.

This paddle is OVER 13 MILES. We'll have current, but we'll also have to paddle through miles of slower sections. Please know your ability. If you have any questions, please ask.

Mid 80s and mostly sunny! Let's camp on a sand bar and check out the full moon from a different perspective!

The Plan:

We'll meet for breakfast at 8:00am at Mae's Townhouse in downtown Seymour (206 E. 4th St. Seymour, IN). They have a great looking menu with great reviews. Once we finish breakfast, we'll head to the Rockford boat ramp to drop our kayaks. We'll run the shuttle down to the Medora Covered Bridge and then head back to Rockford to begin our paddle.

This section is approximately 30 miles from Rockford to Medora. We'll be putting in where they took out that lowhead dam that I did the videos on last year. We will now see what that area looks like since nature has had its way with it. We'll have sandbars and islands the along the way to stop and enjoy the day. There is some amazing rockhounding along the way. We also have the Shieldstown and Medora covered bridges along this section. NOTE: The Medora covered bridge is the longest in the nation. We can land and check out the bridges and take some pictures. There is also lots of wildlife along this river. We generally see eagles, Great Blue heron, green heron, turtles, geese, etc.

At some point a couple of hours before it gets dark on Saturday, we'll pick a campsite that will hold us all and set up camp. We'll enjoy some conversation with some cool people while making supper and watching the sun set. We'll gather some wood and have a fire with the full moon overhead. How cool is that?

Sunday morning, we'll get up, make breakfast, and begin our day. Don't forget to bring lunch and snacks too. We'll make our way to the takeout at Medora. Along the way, there will be more exploration, swimming and general fun. Come on out!

WARNINGS:
This is a SELF-SUPPORTED overnight paddling adventure. You are responsible for carrying your own food, water, and shelter. Please plan accordingly and let me know if you have any questions. Also, make sure that your boat can handle the extra weight.

This is an OPEN WATER paddle. There is little or no shade. Please plan accordingly with hat and sunblock.

This is a 30 MILE PADDLE and we've had a lot of flooding this year. There is a possibility of DOWNED TREES that I'm not aware of. There is the possibility that we may have to move our boats over some trees.

Rentals are available. Send me a message if you would like to rent.

Beautiful water, springs, bluffs, gravel bars, wild horses, and tons of wildlife are just a few of the things we'll see while paddling in Missouri. Come on out and see what the Root Wad Squad is up to.

The picture above is a spring that you can paddle into (Cave Spring). How cool is that?

NOTE: All times are Eastern. Most of us are from this time zone so I just stick with it.

We're heading over to Missouri to paddle a few sections of the Current river and maybe get a little hiking in as well. Our first night we'll be meeting at Pulltite campground in Salem, MO. I've reserved primitive campsites 36, 38, and 40. They are right on the river. If you would like to join me on one of the sites that I have reserved, please contact me. We're planning on hitting the water around 9am each day and our daily paddling adventures will be approximately 4-5 hours. This will leave us plenty of time for other activities.

DETAILS:

Day 1 Sunday: Meet at Pulltite Campground in Salem, MO. Some of us are meeting early and driving the area to check out the put in and take out spots along with possible hiking spots. Dinner at a local restaurant (Dairy Shack for a Rootwad!) if anyone is interested. Also, Maggi generally has a ton of pamphlets for the surrounding areas for everyone.

Days 2-4: Still working on where we're paddling. Due to the flooding they've had since last season, I'd like to check things out before I commit to a plan. We might even hit a section of Jack's Fork or 11 Point depending on water levels.

Day 5 Thursday: Wake up, tear down camp, hit brunch somewhere, go home... Or maybe a little adventure before we head home?

Please bring everything you'll need to enjoy a safe and adventurous weekend on this National Park operated river. For those joining me on my campsites, we'll settle up at the campground once we figure out how many people will be sharing.

If you have any questions, hit me up!