Yes, this trip has been done many times, though most people have started at the source of the Mississippi rather than the Ford Dam. Verlen Kruger is one person who has done it. I don't remember the names of the others. Why not start at Lake Itasca? By starting at the Ford Dam, you will miss the cleanest and most intimate part of the river. Chuck Holst -----Original Message----- From: rcc7 [mailto:rcc7_at_ix.netcom.com] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 1998 11:30 AM To: nyckayaker; PaddleWise Subject: [Paddlewise] Paddling down the Mississi To the List: I am looking for information. I am interested in learning more, much more, about the possibility of a long-distance trip (paddling) down the Mississippi River. The trip distance would be from Ford Dam near Minneapolis to New Orleans, about 2,940 kms.. Does anyone know if this has been done previously. And, if not, then is the trip feasible, yes or no. Are there any accounts written. I am looking for information to review, digest and consider. Also, I would appreciate any resources concerning (a) water flow, including obstructions, and (b) water quality, including risks, hazards, and the like. Government reports are acceptable. And, hey, are there really gators down near New Orleans? Please let me know. Timing and group are not factors, as this is an early planning stage inquiry. Thanks, Richard *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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