2023 Issue 5 Sept/Oct Focus - Mid-South Magazine

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Kayaking with the Wolf River Conservancy Kids enjoying their adventure with the Wolf River Conservancy as part of their focus on safety. Demetriou says, “We want to be able to reach out to people who may be a little bit uneasy about getting out on the water and make them feel a little bit safer.” Blues City Kayaks also offer river kayaking skills courses for those who want to improve skills and learn safety techniques. Demetriou says he would be remiss not to offer one last bit of safety advice—always wear a life jacket. Currents in Memphis’ crown jewel, the mighty Mississippi, have always made it tricky to paddle, but one new outfitter has figured it out. Mississippi River Expeditions is an exciting and novel way of seeing the Mississippi River in 30-foot custom-made sailing canoes that hold 10 to 12 people. Started in 2021, owner Matthew Burdine says he wanted to bring a little of the Grand Canyon rafting experience to the Mississippi. The group is based at Mud lsland Marina with several trips offered ranging from one to three hours, half day, full day, and multi-day camping expeditions. Some trips might include crossing the river to Loosahatchie Island, a swim in the calmer western waters, and charcuterie on a sandbar. Each canoe comes with an experienced guide. These are privately chartered trips with just your group, no experience necessary. Burdine says the most popular outings are sunset cruises. These put in at the marina, head upriver to the mouth of the Wolf, paddle across and set up charcuterie, and afterward begin the paddle back toward downtown with the sunset in view. He says these paddles show Memphians a whole new perspective of themselves. With these canoes Burdine says he is able to do what Native Americans were doing on the Lower Mississippi for about 10,000 years. This fall and winter commune, connect, and rejuvenate in the waters in and around Memphis. If you look for the water (and paddling buddies on Facebook groups), you can find it. A bridge on the Wolf River Greenway. photo courtesy of Wolf River Conservancy 18 Go! | Sept+Oct 2023 | focuslgbt.com
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