Mississippi River – Survival Common Sense Blog

See the slide show video of my 1980 Source-to-Sea Mississippi River canoe voyage

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06/08/2023

The outdoor adventure of my life was canoeing the entire length of the Mississippi River. I started on June 7, 1980. As requested, here are a few more images!

Video: A canoe trip on the Mississippi River

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05/29/2023

I’m going to share parts of a recent Mississippi River canoe experience with you – sit back, relax and enjoy the river’s peace and tranquility.

It's amazing how many people like this photo of my hunting boots!

How to avoid sore feet | Ten tips for comfortable hiking

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05/16/2023

Take care of your feet, and they will take care of you. That overused, mossy old cliche’ is in every survival manual, and that’s because it is true. If you can’t walk because of sore feet, your safety is compromised, and all sorts of problems will develop.

Review: Muck Boots Apex Mid Zip waterproof boots

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11/28/2022

My waterproof boots get used hard on the Mississippi River, and these Muck Boots Apexes are proving to be up to the task.

Big River Wild Adventures: Learn wilderness skills at this Mississippi River outdoors school

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11/10/2022

Want a totally unique eco-vacation, but one that is affordable and nearby? Want to learn basic wilderness survival skills while canoeing on America’s largest river, through some 300 miles of wilderness? Big River Wild Adventures combines wilderness, canoe cruising and learning.

Diving for clams on Mississippi River

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05/02/2022

The Natives viewed clams as a food source. Today, some people still harvest clams, but for different uses. Along the Mississippi, clams were the basis for a thriving pearl button industry.

Best canoe? 40+ years and this Coleman is still going strong

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05/03/2021

Good gear is an investment. I bought my 15-foot Coleman Ram-X canoe before setting out on my 1980 Source-to-Sea voyage on the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The canoe is still being used.

Downriver: Lake Winnibigoshish Chapter 5

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06/12/2020

The widest spot on the Mississippi is Lake Winnibigoshish.

Stuff that works: My Buck 317 folder served me well for decades

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08/23/2016

Equipment users find good gear and work it hard. That happened to the Buck folder I bought 40 years ago.