Tunica to Helena

A 2-3 day trip voyageur canoe paddle

A weather forecast showing 24 days with moderate to high water levels, 32 miles away, suitable for all ages.

Hop aboard the Big Canoe and into the wilderness for this scenic trip.

We will begin at the Tunica River Park, a River Museum with historical exhibits and an aquarium too!

From there begins a 37-mile downstream adventure through the Whiskey Chute, Walnut Bend, and miles of beaver, bald eagle, and coyote habitat.

A group of people sitting on small portable stools on a sandy beach, with some taking notes or sketches, during a sunny day near a body of water, possibly a river or lake, with a clear blue sky.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

Sunset over a river with cloud-filled sky, reflecting on the water, with sandbars in the foreground.

At the end of your journey you are greeted with the Helena Bridge, the only bridge between Memphis,TN and Greenville, MS

Experience required: None! This trip is open to everybody.

Mileages:

2-day option: ~19 miles/day

3-day option: ~12 miles/day

Pricing

From $100/person

  • Meet: 9am
    Quapaw Canoe Company
    291 Sunflower Avenue
    Clarksdale, MS 38614

  • Meet: 9am at the Tunica River Park and paddle south

    Exit the river 2 or 3 days later at Helena Bridge

    • 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 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!

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Dave C from England
after a Magix trip in Oct 2022

Close-up of an elderly person's hand with visible veins, drawing on a large sheet of white paper outdoors with a black pen, wearing a bright blue fleece jacket.
A large river with a barge carrying multiple cargo containers, bordered by green trees on one side and a sandy shoreline on the other, under a clear blue sky.
Group of people in life jackets with paddles, standing on a riverbank after a kayaking trip on a sunny day.
Group of people in a red canoe on a river, sandy bank with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
People on a boat and in canoes or kayaks on a river during daylight with clear skies, surrounded by trees.
A kettle on an open campfire made of sticks and logs on a sandy beach, with people and a table in the background by a body of water during sunset.
Group of people in outdoor clothing on a beach, standing beside a kayak, holding paddles, and posing after a cleanup. Piles of trash are in front of them.
An aerial view of a river with a sandy shoreline and green forested area, showing boats on the water during sunset.
A group of children on a canoe in a river, holding paddles and smiling, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
People paddleboarding and kayaking on a wide river under a sunny sky with scattered clouds.
Two young girls with painted faces wearing life jackets smiling at the camera while standing in a shallow river, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

Let’s go!

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