Floating Ozarks rivers became commercialized in the Missouri Ozarks in the late 1800s, and it has remained a popular tourist draw.

ST. LOUIS — There's no outdoor summer activity that is "more Missouri" than a float trip. It's all about connecting with nature and having a good time on the water, whether you choose to float by ...

Those looking to make the most of the warmer months in southwest Missouri should make their way to any of the great rivers the area has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker with your own gear ...

After being outfitted with life jackets, the group listens to safety instructions for their half-day float with Missouri River Excursions on Friday, June 6, 2014. The new rafting operation recently ...

Do you have favorite memories from your last Missouri float trip? Unfortunately, I haven’t been so lucky. But, I’ve been tasked with creating some guides to summer travel in driving distance of Kansas ...

When thinking about a float trip, folks may imagine settling into the body of a canoe, kayak or inner tube, lathering up in sunscreen, donning a lifejacket and popping open a few cold beverages. A ...

Paddlers floating the Elk River on summer Saturdays can almost walk downstream from boat to boat and never get wet feet. They may not see another boat during autumn. Labor Day isn't the official start ...

Missouri has long been a destination for outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy leisurely floats on our clear streams as the current propels them along in canoes, kayaks, rafts and innertubes. The Current and ...

The end of summer always meant a fine Kings River float trip with the late, great fishing guide JD Fletcher. JD was legendary across the Ozarks and the Midwest for his fishing expertise, knowledge of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a 12-mile canoe trip at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, floating the Missouri River from Nodaway Island Access to French ...