2026 SDCKA Year in Review
David Mays, President reviews what the SD Canoe & Kayak Association is, how we got here and all the great connections made on the water and the larger story of Missouri River "Source to Sea" paddlers and all the great river folks like us who help them along the way! " Where is your next adventure?"
David Mays, President reviews what the SD Canoe & Kayak Association is, how we got here and all the great connections made on the water and the larger story of Missouri River "Source to Sea" paddlers and all the great river folks like us who help them along the way! " Where is your next adventure?"
Hammock Camping
Pat & Sarah Wellner present advantages and techniques of hammock camping. It's softer than the ground, less gear to carry, and set up is quick so why not try it out?
Pat & Sarah Wellner present advantages and techniques of hammock camping. It's softer than the ground, less gear to carry, and set up is quick so why not try it out?
North East South Dakota Water Trails
Dennis Skadsen presents a great water trail and the effort that went into it's development at Roy Lake. SD. If you're looking for an outing there is a great campground, a resort with cabins and plenty of good paddling! Lakes simplify paddling travel and exploring the quieter waters that Roy Lake can offer makes it worth going to often.
Dennis Skadsen presents a great water trail and the effort that went into it's development at Roy Lake. SD. If you're looking for an outing there is a great campground, a resort with cabins and plenty of good paddling! Lakes simplify paddling travel and exploring the quieter waters that Roy Lake can offer makes it worth going to often.
Gates of the Mountains: A Montana Paradise
Dave Hillman takes us through one of the most beautiful stretches of the upper Missouri River, In 1805, Meriwether Lewis named the "Gates of the Rocky Mountains" on the Missouri River, describing it as "the most remarkable clifts that we have yet seen". Dave and friends hike Man Gulch and the history of the wildfires that took place in that area changing wildfire fighting safety forever.
Dave Hillman takes us through one of the most beautiful stretches of the upper Missouri River, In 1805, Meriwether Lewis named the "Gates of the Rocky Mountains" on the Missouri River, describing it as "the most remarkable clifts that we have yet seen". Dave and friends hike Man Gulch and the history of the wildfires that took place in that area changing wildfire fighting safety forever.
Basecamp: Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Enjoy yourself and stay awhile, Boundary Waters doesn't have to include many portages. Mary Finck has taken many adventures with family and friends over the past 20+ years and talks about what she's learned and her great wilderness experiences. "Roughing it doesn't have to involve suffering!"
Enjoy yourself and stay awhile, Boundary Waters doesn't have to include many portages. Mary Finck has taken many adventures with family and friends over the past 20+ years and talks about what she's learned and her great wilderness experiences. "Roughing it doesn't have to involve suffering!"
Missouri River Water Trail updates
Outgoing President Pat Wellner gives us a review of the season's activities and recognizes this years Dick Davidson's award recipient. Thanks Pat for your contributions all these years!
Outgoing President Pat Wellner gives us a review of the season's activities and recognizes this years Dick Davidson's award recipient. Thanks Pat for your contributions all these years!
2024 Annual Meeting Presentations
Midwest White Water Adventure: Wolf River Section 4
Join Dave Hillman and Piper Wall on their whitewater adventure on the Wolf River. Dave recaps the time on the water and lessons learned!
Join Dave Hillman and Piper Wall on their whitewater adventure on the Wolf River. Dave recaps the time on the water and lessons learned!
Missouri National Recreational River: The River, The park and getting involved
Caroline Ver Mulm, MNRR Community Volunteer Ambassador; There's always something going on and always great opportunities on the MNRR. Find out where you can join in!
Caroline Ver Mulm, MNRR Community Volunteer Ambassador; There's always something going on and always great opportunities on the MNRR. Find out where you can join in!
McKenzie River Adventure in 1972
WOW, Yes some trips are so good, they're still amazing 53 years later! Thank you to Roger Assmuss for sharing his great story of luck, good people and making the best out any situation in the Northwest Territory of Canada. This is adventure before technical gear, maps or caution!
WOW, Yes some trips are so good, they're still amazing 53 years later! Thank you to Roger Assmuss for sharing his great story of luck, good people and making the best out any situation in the Northwest Territory of Canada. This is adventure before technical gear, maps or caution!
Navigating the River Gauge System
Reading the regional river gauges helps us know what water conditions to expect. Gauges can help answer questions like; What to expect, are levels safe? are they too low? Roger Foote helps navigate us through this valuable on-line tool.
Reading the regional river gauges helps us know what water conditions to expect. Gauges can help answer questions like; What to expect, are levels safe? are they too low? Roger Foote helps navigate us through this valuable on-line tool.
2023 Annual Meeting Presentations
'Intro to Paddling' - Kati Albers
This is a good place to start if you're new to paddling and it's always a good time to review the basics!
This is a good place to start if you're new to paddling and it's always a good time to review the basics!
'Family Paddling & Big Adventures in Costa Rica' - Justin Herreman and Renee Raisanen
What we've learned the hard way and why we're better off because of it!
What we've learned the hard way and why we're better off because of it!
'Rendezvous 2022: Missouri River Paddlers' - David Mays
What a week we had in August right here on our own water trail with the Missouri River Paddlers! Nearly 80 Source to Sea paddlers and river angels joined up in South Dakota on the MNRR (Missouri National Recreational River). Everyone paddled and camped for 5 nights during an incredible week! Thank you goes out to everyone who made it possible, There's a short video from Norm Miller at the kick-off party at Fort Randall watch it...you'll get the vibe!
What a week we had in August right here on our own water trail with the Missouri River Paddlers! Nearly 80 Source to Sea paddlers and river angels joined up in South Dakota on the MNRR (Missouri National Recreational River). Everyone paddled and camped for 5 nights during an incredible week! Thank you goes out to everyone who made it possible, There's a short video from Norm Miller at the kick-off party at Fort Randall watch it...you'll get the vibe!
'Planning the Source-to-Sea' - Dave Hillman
Planning to make a 3500 mile journey down the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico? Iowa native and SDCKA member, Dave Hillman shares his thoughts and ideas in April of 2022 about the epic adventure and the planning that he put into it and what he expects to encounter.
Then, in the link below, Dave presents the trip he made in the summer of 2022 over the course of 124 days!
Planning to make a 3500 mile journey down the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico? Iowa native and SDCKA member, Dave Hillman shares his thoughts and ideas in April of 2022 about the epic adventure and the planning that he put into it and what he expects to encounter.
Then, in the link below, Dave presents the trip he made in the summer of 2022 over the course of 124 days!
'From Source-to-Sea' - Dave Hillman
Fresh off this summers 3500 mile, 124 day journey down the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. Iowa native and SDCKA member. Dave Hillman presented his 2022 Source-to-Sea expedition, he planned his progress to meet up with the Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous that started at Ft. Randall on July 30, 2022; it was a great addition to an already epic adventure....Thanks Dave!
Fresh off this summers 3500 mile, 124 day journey down the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. Iowa native and SDCKA member. Dave Hillman presented his 2022 Source-to-Sea expedition, he planned his progress to meet up with the Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous that started at Ft. Randall on July 30, 2022; it was a great addition to an already epic adventure....Thanks Dave!
'Current River' - Roger Foote & Bob Foley
In far southeastern Missouri you'll find the Current River. Impressive clear waters and home to Blue Springs, a 310 ft. deep pool, the area is fed by many springs giving the water plenty of flow and a making for a great trip. In this presentation you'll get detail on the waterway and learn what went into a great multiday trip for 10 paddlers deep in the Ozarks.
In far southeastern Missouri you'll find the Current River. Impressive clear waters and home to Blue Springs, a 310 ft. deep pool, the area is fed by many springs giving the water plenty of flow and a making for a great trip. In this presentation you'll get detail on the waterway and learn what went into a great multiday trip for 10 paddlers deep in the Ozarks.