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‘Trip’ Reports – home page
.Az – The Colorado River (below The Hoover Dam) from Willow Beach, Az – Oct.
Ca – Echo Lake, Ca. (at Lake Tahoe) – Oct.
Ca – Lake Tahoe – Emerald Bay – Oct.
Co – The Gunnison River, at Delta, Co – Oct.
Co – Williams Reservoir – Sept
De – The Broadkill River – Oct.
De – The Nanticoke – Oct
De – Trussum Pond – Nov
De – Rehobeth Bch to Delaware Bay – April
Fla – Alexander Springs – Nov
Fla – Estero River – Nov
Fla – Fisheating Creek – Jan
Fla – Ichetucknee Springs – Oct
Fla – Juniper Springs – Nov
Fla – Little Manatee River – Jan (Canoe Outpost)
Fla – The Ochlockonee river, bay – April
Fla – The Peace River – Feb, Zolfo Springs to Arcadia
Fla – Rainbow Springs – Oct
Fla – Rock, Salt, Juniper Springs – Ocala Nat Forest – Feb.
Fla – The Sante Fe River – April
Fla – The Silver River – Ocala – Nov.
Fla – Trip Agenda/ideas for the Suwannee River
Fla – The Suwannee River – Low water – Fargo, Ga to the Gulf – April (225 miles)
Fla – The Suwannee River – High water – Fargo to the Gulf – April (225 miles)
Fla – The Suwannee River Grin – Live Oak to the Gulf – April (150 miles) kayak/canoe
Fla – The Suwannee River – at Holton Creek – Feb
Fla – The Withlacoochee (at the Gulf) – July
Ga – Lake Burton – May
Ga – Lake Seed – August
Ga – Lake Rabun – August
Ga – The Okefenokee Swamp – Feb
Ga/Sc – Lake Yonah – May
Ga/Sc – Lake Tugaloo – July
Md – Assateague Island – April
Md – The Pokomoke River – May
Mo – The Current River, Akers to Doniphan – (110 miles) – Aug
Mo – The Current River, Pulltite to Two Rivers – (36 miles) -Sept
NC – Mountain Island Lake – Sept
NC – Ocracoke Island – April
WNC – Bear Creek Lake (or Bear Lake) – May
WNC – Cascade Lake – July
WNC – Fontana Lake – Hazel/Eagle Creeks – August
WNC – Lake Adger – (Lake Adger Option) July
WNC – Lake Glenville – Aug
WNC – Lake James – Aug
WNC – Lake Julian – Nov
WNC – Lake Lure – Aug
WNC – Lake Summit – Aug
WNC – Nantahala Lake – June
WNC – The French Broad River at Asheville – June
SC – Lake Jocassee, SW – July
SC – Chatooga River (Section II) SC/Ga – July
Ut – Lake Powell, Lone Rock and Labyrinth Bay/Canyon – Sept.
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Jun 23, 2011 @ 22:44:23
yo man. miss hanging out and chatting and sharing some brew. moving back in round the end of June. hope to see you there and hear stories of your latest adventures.
DJC
Jun 24, 2011 @ 08:10:19
That’s good news for us buddy
Sep 18, 2011 @ 22:35:37
Mr. Haynie,
my dad has it on his bucket list to boat the Mississippi from beginning to end. I have been trying to find a company or tour that does this…..any ideas?
Sep 19, 2011 @ 06:37:18
I do not know of a commercial avenue to do the river but feel certain one should be out there. The basis (depending on how sea-worthy he is) is a mechanically sound pontoon – from there, its good sense and research (like you are doing now). There are challenges, but that’s what makes things valuable, you can’t be afraid to get wet. It is an awesome ride – let me know how/if I can help…(heck, I just might go if you’re ‘springing,’ I got the time) email
Nov 08, 2011 @ 14:06:42
Tommy , is that you on the Raft? Is that your Raft! Or are you one that challenges this venture now and then? How excited! I just noticed this site on your facebook and clicked on!
Jul 13, 2012 @ 03:26:50
I am doing a holiday in USA in Sept. I had no idea the Mighty Mississippi River in New Orleans actually started way up north in Minnesota. I am now 74 yrs. old and they say you are never too old to learn something new. You must have had a wonderful trip, wish I was young again .
Jul 13, 2012 @ 21:33:44
Great that you are exploring the computer June, I found it helpful in preparing for those special trips – like the one of yours coming up – best river advice, don’t do anything fast, savor the time it…
The Mississippi was a wonderful (and fairly primitive) 32-day “ride”….
Jul 08, 2013 @ 02:50:23
I was traveling to Colorado by car from Texas when I stopped for gas in Santa Rosa. At my pump I noticed the web address for this site scrawled on the front of it. Greetings from Texas!
Jul 08, 2013 @ 06:57:23
That’s funny Jon, thanks for the information – love it! (Hope that you have a good ride..)
May 02, 2014 @ 20:24:29
Thanks for letting me crash your Ocala “Island party”. Loved the stories and totally envious of the Mississippi adventure.Let me know if you make it to the Buffalo and I’ll hook you up with some great guides!
May 02, 2014 @ 22:11:39
Hi Tom, thanks for the email, just had to let you know I cheated, I did one month to USA and unfortunately only had a few hours on the Mississippi aboard the paddle boat “Natchez” had lunch and went a few miles up stream just loved it. What can you say about Bourbon Street, want to go back. Good luck with your travels
Oct 26, 2014 @ 12:50:11
Hit Stone lagoon if you are ever in Humboldt – Pretty place!
Nov 11, 2017 @ 21:37:34
After I retire next May 31, 2017 I am taking my 12 year old grandson on a 350 mile excursion from Lafayette to Evansville, IN. Will be on my 22 ft Lowes pontoon with 40 hp 4 stroke. Thanks for the fuel usage info on your Mississippi trip. Trips in the future include Chicago to Gulf (1300 miles) and Ohio from Pittsburgh to Cairo (100 miles). Lots of others to consider.
Nov 12, 2017 @ 07:46:44
It will be a trip to remember Brian, well worth the time and preparation, esp with a 12 y/o grandson; he will remember it for a lifetime and do him a world of good. Chicago to the Gulf will be a good one too – you will meet folks along the way on the great route loop. I am shooting to do something similar 2019, except passing up on the lower Miss and easing down the Tenn-tom to Mobile. The best to you….
Jul 17, 2020 @ 10:19:50
If you’re ever in Missouri and looking to do some paddling let me know! The Current is only the tip of the iceberg.
Jul 17, 2020 @ 11:50:20
Thanks man, you live in a great area – there are a few others I’d love to explore….