By steve on Jun 27, 2010 in Meramec river | 6 Comments
Here’s something interesting we recently spotted on land close to the river. Don’t worry, it’s harmless!
Can you guess what it is and what is happening? The first person to submit a comment to this post with the correct answers will receive a free gift certificate for one kayak rental.
UPDATE: Open the comments to view the [...]
By steve on May 25, 2010 in featured | Comments Off
Another float season has arrived. We at Forest 44 Canoe are looking forward to helping you to make this summer a memorable one. We have made a lot of friends over the past three seasons, and look forward to seeing you all again this summer, as well as making many new acquaintances. The section of [...]
By steve on May 25, 2010 in Mussel of the week | 0 Comments
Today we’re starting a series of occasional posts where we’ll profile a species of freshwater mussel found in the Meramec River. Just like clams and oysters, mussels are bivalves; they all have two siphons to stick out of their shell, one to intake water and the other to release. The Meramec is home to a [...]
By steve on Mar 17, 2009 in F44 news and info | 0 Comments
We’ve teamed up with the Jellystone Park Resort Eureka campground to offer family-friendly camping nearby.
We’ll pick you up from your campsite or cabin, and bring you back when you’re finished.
You can even make camping reservations online. Or give them a call at (636)938-5925.
By steve on Jul 30, 2008 in F44 news and info | 0 Comments
The annual Operation Clean Stream will be held Saturday August 23, 2008. In celebration of this special event, throughout the month of August we will be running a special promotion. All floaters 15 years and younger who collect at least 1 orange mesh trash sack full of litter from the Meramec River and [...]
By steve on Jun 12, 2008 in Meramec river | 0 Comments
Don Corrigan who writes for the Webster-Kirkwood and South County Times has an excellent commentary on the Meramec, including some history of the Meramec as a popular getaway.
By steve on Apr 25, 2008 in advice and tips | 0 Comments
1. Download the waiver and fill it out before the float
2. Arrive on time
3. Dress appropriately to the weather conditions
4. Protect yourself from the sun – wear a wide brim hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
5. Have a strap to hold your glasses on
6. Wear old tennis shoes or water shoes to protect your tender feet
7. Bring [...]
By steve on Sep 8, 2007 in Meramec river | 7 Comments
This was observed on the water last week. Can you guess what it is?
