Of all the experiences in my life, float trips were among my favorites. That's one reason why I wanted to share a canoe or kayak float option that might be the most mellow I've seen in Illinois.
You may be able to slow down Missourians sometimes, but you'll rarely stop them. Even though flooding has closed much of Missouri's Crystal City Underground Caves, you can still kayak them.
If you are looking for a serious outdoor rafting adventure you don't need to head west to Colorado or east to the Appalachian Mountains, there is an intense spot in the Show-Me State of Missouri!