Providing the most comprehensive information on
planning a descent down the Missouri River.
Last updated : Sept 2, 2026
Pete Larson breaks record solo unsuppoted
descent of the Missouir River- 32 days!
News article on Pete: LINK
Fastest speed descent down the Missouri in 24 days completed by four paddlers: Just weeks
Pete Larson's 32 day record was completed.
LINK
*Invasive Species Boat Permits required for all boats entering Montana and paddling on
Montana streams. Long distance paddlers can obtain ONLINE:
Montana F&W Boat Pass
*3 Major Missouri River paddling film documentaries now on YouTube
(list below)
-Blackwater Drifters historic Sit-On-Top- Source to Sea descent of the Mo!
Nick finally added this 1:14 documentary to Youtube last night.
Great Video and interviews along the 3800-mile river system.
Blackwater Drifters Video
-Steve Snell's solo trip down the Missouri painting series is now on YouTube.
He's currently posted about 12 videos. Amazing work! A must-watch.
Youtube Series Click
- "Flow", by Dirk Rohrbach and
his Source-to-Sea (Here)
Dirk is the 13th person to descend the Source to Sea of the Missouri River.
This is one of only two documentaries on paddling
North America's longest river system.
New Book- ON PADDLING THE MISSOURI: Mark Spitzer's historic FIRST descent account (1989) from
the utmost Source of the Missouri River to the Gulf has been published! The book,
entitled Waterlogue, is about Spitzer's historic descent of the river.
You can read More about this new book in our News section, and order a copy.
(There is only ONE other book regarding a Source to Sea descent of the Missouri, and that
is written in German by the #13 person to complete the route- Dirk Rohrbach.
NEW PODCAST of Mark Spitzer's 1998 1st Descent of the Missouri River system
on Paddling The Blue, which aired Feb 26th: Click Here
Jim Kurz tragically died while paddling the Missouri River in 2023. Back in 2005, he paddled
UP the Missouri River to Montana from Wisconsin and wrote a book about his trip.
If you'd like a copy of the late Jim Kurz's book,
"Out My Backyard", about his 2005 paddle trip from Wisconsin
to Three Forks, Montana, see the link in our News section, they are $5.00+postage.
We have many copies available; your donation helps with numerous projects.
Jim Kurz tragically died in 2023 along the Missouri River.
planning a descent down the Missouri River.
Last updated : Sept 2, 2026
Pete Larson breaks record solo unsuppoted
descent of the Missouir River- 32 days!
News article on Pete: LINK
Fastest speed descent down the Missouri in 24 days completed by four paddlers: Just weeks
Pete Larson's 32 day record was completed.
LINK
*Invasive Species Boat Permits required for all boats entering Montana and paddling on
Montana streams. Long distance paddlers can obtain ONLINE:
Montana F&W Boat Pass
*3 Major Missouri River paddling film documentaries now on YouTube
(list below)
-Blackwater Drifters historic Sit-On-Top- Source to Sea descent of the Mo!
Nick finally added this 1:14 documentary to Youtube last night.
Great Video and interviews along the 3800-mile river system.
Blackwater Drifters Video
-Steve Snell's solo trip down the Missouri painting series is now on YouTube.
He's currently posted about 12 videos. Amazing work! A must-watch.
Youtube Series Click
- "Flow", by Dirk Rohrbach and
his Source-to-Sea (Here)
Dirk is the 13th person to descend the Source to Sea of the Missouri River.
This is one of only two documentaries on paddling
North America's longest river system.
New Book- ON PADDLING THE MISSOURI: Mark Spitzer's historic FIRST descent account (1989) from
the utmost Source of the Missouri River to the Gulf has been published! The book,
entitled Waterlogue, is about Spitzer's historic descent of the river.
You can read More about this new book in our News section, and order a copy.
(There is only ONE other book regarding a Source to Sea descent of the Missouri, and that
is written in German by the #13 person to complete the route- Dirk Rohrbach.
NEW PODCAST of Mark Spitzer's 1998 1st Descent of the Missouri River system
on Paddling The Blue, which aired Feb 26th: Click Here
Jim Kurz tragically died while paddling the Missouri River in 2023. Back in 2005, he paddled
UP the Missouri River to Montana from Wisconsin and wrote a book about his trip.
If you'd like a copy of the late Jim Kurz's book,
"Out My Backyard", about his 2005 paddle trip from Wisconsin
to Three Forks, Montana, see the link in our News section, they are $5.00+postage.
We have many copies available; your donation helps with numerous projects.
Jim Kurz tragically died in 2023 along the Missouri River.
Welcome to the MoRP! This is the source of all the information needed to
paddle down or up the Missouri River.
Click the audio link below to hear the founder discuss
how to get the most out of this website.
paddle down or up the Missouri River.
Click the audio link below to hear the founder discuss
how to get the most out of this website.
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How to use this website - Audio - Intro
What next?
Read this first if you're planning to paddle down the Muddy Mo.
Read this first if you're planning to paddle down the Muddy Mo.
Chronological trip database
from 1962 to the present.
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from 1962 to the present.
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1800's to 1962
Historic expedition database
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Historic expedition database
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Who's Who in the MoRP.
The founding members.
An in-depth look at key people
in the MoRP.
Includes links and contact information
The founding members.
An in-depth look at key people
in the MoRP.
Includes links and contact information
The Ultimate Source
Brower's Spring
The Utmost Source of the World's 4th Longest River System.
3800-miles to the Gulf of Mexico
Brower's Spring is located 200 miles upstream
from the start of the Missouri River.
There have been 13 known people
to descend from Source to Sea.
The Utmost Source of the World's 4th Longest River System.
3800-miles to the Gulf of Mexico
Brower's Spring is located 200 miles upstream
from the start of the Missouri River.
There have been 13 known people
to descend from Source to Sea.
Expedition Resources:
Maps, books, planning tips,
interviews, Zoom Q&As,
portage details of dams,
and more.
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From Source to Sea.
Paddlers share photos of their expedition
down the Mo.
Hundreds of images
of the Missouri River.
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Paddlers share photos of their expedition
down the Mo.
Hundreds of images
of the Missouri River.
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What worked and didn't?
Paddlers offer advice
and suggestions.
A 400-page document
from
Through-Paddlers.
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Paddlers offer advice
and suggestions.
A 400-page document
from
Through-Paddlers.
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History
Want to know what took place along N. America's longest river?
Journals, Maps, historical accounts, and more...
E- Gift Store and MoRP memorabilia
Bumper Stickers & T-shirts & more.