Name: National Public Lands Day
Start: 2025-09-27T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-27T23:59:59-05:00

This topic has 16 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago by Dorine.

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- April 23, 2025 at 9:10 am #4980
  
  Dennis Strubberg
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  Looks like Fridays rain isn’t supposed to be excessive, so hoping the Meramec will be down to a good level by Sunday. Will still be up so thinking of doing a longer stretch since we have plenty of daylight. This is a 15 mile paddle. The plan would be to meet at the Meramec State Park boat ramp at 9:00 to combine boats and gear to shuttle up to the put in. Post here or text me at 314 nine71 Five198 if interested. Will be monitoring river level and will make a final decision on Saturday.
- April 23, 2025 at 10:17 am #4981
  
  Dorine
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  I may come, I’ll see how my arm performs and if there’s any pain I’ll have to pass.
- April 23, 2025 at 12:52 pm #4982
  
  Carolyn Knarr
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  That’s quite a distance for one day, but I’m thinking about it. I’m so out of shape!
  - April 23, 2025 at 1:55 pm #4983
    
    Dorine
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    Carolyn, Dennis is never in hurry that is why I’m considering this.
- April 24, 2025 at 2:24 pm #4998
  
  Carolyn Knarr
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  I’m in.
- April 25, 2025 at 8:58 am #5002
  
  Maura Reinhart
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  I’d like to go! I only have a 10′ kayak, so if anyone is open to letting me try out a longer boat, I’d appreciate it.
  - April 25, 2025 at 5:07 pm #5010
    
    Carolyn Knarr
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    I would think that a 10′ boat would be fine.
  - April 25, 2025 at 7:29 pm #5013
    
    Maura Reinhart
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    Ok! I worry I’m going to be too slow.
- April 25, 2025 at 6:42 pm #5011
  
  Dennis Strubberg
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  Since I have some people who may be concerned with doing 15 miles, we could as an alternative do Meramec State Park to Sand Ford. This would be about 7 miles. Let me know how you feel about this and if people want to do this instead, I will adjust the paddle. Will post final plans tomorrow afternoon.
- April 25, 2025 at 7:02 pm #5012
  
  Carolyn Knarr
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  Sounds good to me.
- April 25, 2025 at 8:48 pm #5014
  
  Dorine
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  Appreciate that Dennis.
- April 26, 2025 at 11:30 am #5017
  
  Carolyn Knarr
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  UGH!!! I am going to have to pass…. my daughter got called to work tomorrow and I have to babysit.
- April 26, 2025 at 1:19 pm #5018
  
  Dennis Strubberg
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  The weather forecast is inconsistent for tomorrow, but looks like there is a chance for some morning showers. If people still want to try to get this paddle in we could meet at Meramec State Park boat ramp at 10:30. Hopefully any morning showers will have ended by then. Since this is only a seven mile paddle we would still have plenty of time. Let me know if you are still interested. Would be sure to bring rain gear if you decide to come.
- April 26, 2025 at 1:59 pm #5019
  
  Jenn
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  Planning to be there.
  Jenn
- April 26, 2025 at 5:53 pm #5020
  
  Maura Reinhart
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  I’m still planning on coming unless it’s heavy rain. My gear is only good for light weather.
- April 26, 2025 at 6:44 pm #5021
  
  Dorine
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  My boat is still on my car, my boots are on the boot dryer, my arm feels bionic.
- April 27, 2025 at 8:26 am #5022
  
  Dorine
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  I just spoke with Maura, she’s packing for the trip so we will be there. See you at the boat ramp at meramac state park, 10:30
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