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Water Activities · Branson, Missouri
Drift 8.5 miles down Lake Taneycomo from the hatchery to the shop for a 4–4.5 hour float that pairs cold‑water trout country with limestone grottos and a hike-and-paddle option. Easy logistics and scenic variety make it a can’t-miss Ozarks day trip.
Read the story →Water Activities · Branson, Missouri
Float four scenic miles on Taneycomo and trade the busy for the buoyant—this 2.5-hour guided paddle is a short, soulful way to experience Branson’s famed tailwater.
Read the story →Water Activities · Steelville, Missouri
A 10-mile canoe or kayak float that winds through Courtois Creek, the Huzzah, and the Meramec—five to seven hours of shaded water, gravel bars and karst caves. Perfect for a full-day immersive river outing.
Read the story →Water Activities · Sullivan, Missouri
A six-mile, 4-hour float down Missouri’s Meramec River offers easy paddling, sandy picnic bars, reliable fishing, and a finish at the famous Meramec Caverns—ideal for families and mixed-ability groups.
Read the story →Water Activities · Front Royal, Virginia
Ease into the current and let the Shenandoah River set your pace—gentle rapids, historic banks, and shady eddies make Front Royal tubing an ideal half-day escape for families and first-time paddlers.
Read the story →Water Activities · Covington, Virginia
Rent a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and spend a day exploring 42 miles of mostly undeveloped shoreline at Lake Moomaw. This guide walks you through pick-up, delivery to Coles Point, and best strategies for a relaxed, safe day on the water.
Read the story →Water Activities · Benton, Tennessee
A family-friendly, guide-led float that pares back the frenzy of whitewater into a peaceful 1.5–2 hour river drift—ideal for mixed-ability groups and anyone who wants time on the water without the adrenaline.
Read the story →Fishing · Pray, Montana
Drift the undammed Yellowstone, stalk the Madison’s riffles, and tap into the spring creeks of Paradise Valley—all with gear, logistics, and local know-how handled by Sage Lodge. This is Montana fly fishing at its most accessible and rewarding.
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