MnGCA

Kurt Franke · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:57 am Post subject:

I have not paddled from Clearwater to Monticello. I have thougth about it as I'm sure it's a pleasant trip. Looks to me that it would be a trip of 16.5 mile from the Clearwater Mississippi PWA to Bridgeview Park in Monti. That should take about 4 hours (4mph).

Here is a link to the DNR map for that section of the Mississippi River - Saint Cloud to Anoka. Along with the map, there is a mile by mile route description of highlights along the way.

Kurt
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Boreal Walker · Geocacher Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 102

I am going to put this on my calendar. I remember seeing the first two, but things didn't work out for me to attend. I think any river can offer up opportunities.

I noticed someone asking about the Rum. There are parks along the river. I grew up on the river and I know that in August it is a calm and lazy river. I am assuming that we would want to stay close to the Twin Cities so I would suggest St. Francis to Anoka for a trip. There are places to put in at both towns and a couple of parks along the way. Mostly city, but one county park.

Anyone think about the BWCA? Camping and canoeing, plus a couple of virtual caches. I know not for the faint of heart.

Looking forward to the event where ever it ends up.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

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trista74 · Geocacher Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 80

I just noticed that Midwest Mountaineering has a seminar on paddling the MN and WI rivers on March 18. One of the speakers is the Water Trails Coordinator for the MN DNR and the other one has paddled over 50 rivers in the two states. They might be good contacts in determining a good place for this event. One of them might think of an area that hasn't been suggested yet.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Kurt Franke · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject:

Just a note and a link to promote the Mississippi River. Saint Cloud State University and SCSU Outdoor Endeavors are big supporters of the river and canoeing.

And another new local company, first season on the river, Clear Water Outfitting Company will also be offering rentals and shuttles.

Celebrate the Mississippi!

Kurt
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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

This event will officially be in the Cannon Falls area on Saturday, August 21st. I've booked my campsite at Byllesby Lake for Friday and Saturday nights.

Campsites are reserving fast.. reserve TODAY. Seriously, they are going fast.

Boreal Walker · Geocacher Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 102

When are most people going to be camping out? On friday or saturday?

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Boreal Walker · Geocacher Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 102

Well I talked to the wife, canoeing is in, camping is out since we live only 1/2 hour away. We will stick around at least for social hour.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Having biked the Cannon Valley Trail yesterday, it is clear that a Cannon River cache maintenance run in the next two weeks is critically needed. You can see most of the islands from atop the bluff on the bike trail and it is obvious most of them have been wiped clean by the recent flooding. Most of the caches should be safe but I suspect there's an ammocan or two now headed down to the Big Easy.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Four months out and we're already ramping up the area for the third annual event. Be sure to keep an eye on the Google geocaching maps of the area to watch things evolve. Over 20 new caches in the area placed over the course of the last two weeks. I would guess you can count on at least that many more more quality caches to be placed before all is said and done. Actual river island cache maintenance will happen next weekend. Anyone want to ride along?