Memphis to Vicksburg

A 300 mile downstream paddle adventure through the heart of America

This is a beginner level “expedition-style” trip.

Maybe you are a scouts group wanting to step it up a notch and really teach your scouts some life skills. Maybe you are an outdoor educator looking for new places to explore. Maybe you are forming a team of people and want them to work well together–this adventure beats any corporate retreat. Whatever your role, this is a perfect introductory-level expedition trip.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

This Big River journey starts at Mud Island, in Memphis Tennessee. As the guides pack the canoes, check out the to-scale model of the Lower Mississippi River just a 2-minute walk away! Once on the water, paddlers will have the pleasure of paddling under the historic three bridges of Memphis. After this, the Muddy Waters Wilderness envelopes the canoes and the souls of all who enter. Breathtaking views of remote sandbars, backchannels, and wildlife abound!

Pricing

From $1,000/person

  • Meet: 9am

    Mud Island Boat Ramp

    Memphis, TN

  • This Big River journey starts at Mud Island, in Memphis Tennessee.

    Week 1: Memphis, TN, The Muddy Waters Wilderness, Helena, AR, Confluence of White and Arkansas Rivers.

    Week 2: Greenville, MS, Entering Louisiana, Vicksburg, MS

    You’re on River Time - you decide if your trip will be 10 days or two weeks and we will discuss an itinerary to suit you

    • waterbottles

    • snacks

    • lunch (if you want)

    • sun protection

    • bug protection

    • shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot)

    • 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 for each day of the journey upon request, for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.

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Dave C from England
after a Magix trip in Oct 2022

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Camp at the mouths of the White and Arkansas Rivers, or perhaps take a meander down the Greenville Bends–the old channel of the Mississippi.

Enter Louisiana, and arrive refreshed and thoroughly satisfied with your accomplishment at Vicksburg, MS. The historic city sits on high bluffs with incredible views, also known as “The Key City” or “The Key to the South” for its pivotal role in the Civil War.

Catch the Riverwalk murals on your way out of the Yazoo Harbor, or head uphill for a stunning and different perspective of the river you just paddled.

Major Milestones/Highlights

Week 1: Memphis, TN, The Muddy Waters Wilderness, Helena, AR, Confluence of White and Arkansas Rivers.

Week 2: Greenville, MS, Entering Louisiana, Vicksburg, MS

Experience required

No canoeing experience required. Must be an experienced camper. Must be mentally prepared for an “expedition-style” trip of approximately 2 weeks.

Let’s go!

Interested in this trip or would like some more information? Fill out this short form and we’ll be in touch shortly…