Big Island Circumnavigation

An upstream adventurous challenge over 5-7 days

Not for the faint-hearted, this trip involves 2-3 days of hard paddling to get up the Arkansas, one gruelling day for the portage to the White (or take the Arkansas Post Canal), one day of moderate paddling back down the White back to the Mississippi, and one day of downstream paddling back down the Mississippi.

Add two days for exploration, bad weather, bear sightings and unforeseen circumstances!

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

Experience required: Moderate canoe experience preferred. Strength and endurance to paddle upstream for 2-3 days required.

Mileages:

5-day option: ~ 13 miles per day
6-day option: ~11 miles per day
7-day option: ~9 miles per day

Be aware, mileages include 30-40 miles upstream paddling. Be sure to factor this in when planning your trip with us.

Pricing

From $500/person

Downstream trips require a shuttle for an additional fee/person.

Meet: 9am
Quapaw Canoe Company
291 Sunflower Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
2-3 days of hard paddling to get up the Arkansas
One gruelling day for the portage to the White (or take the Arkansas Post Canal)
One day of moderate paddling back down the White back to the Mississippi
One day of downstream paddling back down the Mississippi.
Add two days for exploration, bad weather, bear sightings and unforeseen circumstance!
- waterbottles
- snacks
- lunch (if you want)
- sun protection
- bug protection
- shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot)
Quapaw Canoe Company will provide canoes and all safety gear, as well as dry bags for each participant.
- cell phone
- camera
- bird book
- binoculars
- swim gear
- towel
Pack any electronics or valuables in dry bag, dry box, or zip lock bags
We’ll pack a 5-gal jug of water to refill your personal water bottles.
Dress appropriately for weather. Wear shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot).
Quapaw Canoe Company can provide lunches, dinners, and breakfasts upon request for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.
• Breakfast options include eggs and bacon, our famous “Tower Rock Crunch” oatmeal, plenty of fresh fruit, and Cowboy Coffee
• Lunch is Sandbar Smorgasbord
• Dinners vary by preference - Blackened Salmon, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spanish Garlic Chicken, and Raft Potatoes just to name a few!