MISSOURI STATE PARKS

On May 18, as part of National Safe Boating Week, nationally certified ACA kayak instructors are teaming up with Missouri State Parks to get new kayakers started off right! The event will be held from 10 am -4 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024, there will be a lunch break but everyone will eat on site.

We are asking for volunteers to assist with this event by either running the registration table, co-instructing, or with photography/videography during the event.

Please bring the following Items:

• Camp Chair
• Life Jacket
• Paddle
• Kayak
• Water to drink
• Lunch and snacks
• Sunscreen, hat or other sun protection
• Strap for glasses or sunglasses

For questions or more details on your role in volunteering for this event, please contact Perry Whitaker-  perrystl@gmail.com

Looking for the Ozarks in northern Missouri? Cuivre River State Park is one of the state’s largest and most rugged parks!

Cuivre River State Park lends a wilder, Ozarkian flavor to the otherwise predominately agricultural landscape of northern Missouri. Although not far from St. Louis, the park is a nature lover’s paradise. It is an outdoor delight to stroll through the park in the spring when flowering dogwood is in bloom or in the fall when the trees are ablaze with autumn colors.

The park is perfect whether you want to enjoy an afternoon visit or spend a few days. Both basic and modern campsites are available, and Lake Lincoln offers swimming, boating and fishing. The park’s wild and natural areas provide hiking, backpacking, photography and wildlife observation activities. There is also an equestrian trail with a campground for overnight stays.