Meramec River overnight float, Missouri's "River of Death"

"We take an overnight canoe float on the Meramec River, including Maramec Spring Park the 5th largest spring in Missouri. We float over fifteen miles on a river early settlers called the "river of death". We start in Steelville MO. close to St. James MO. We use Adventure Outdoors to shuttle our canoe floating from Scott Ford aka. Hwy 8 to Indian Springs. We visit a trout hatchery and old Iron forge at Maramec Spring Park. An American bald eagle, deer, muskrat, and a surprise river monster, are some of the highlights from this trip.
Join us on a journey through the beautiful waterways as we explore the joys of canoe paddling. Canoeing offers a unique and exciting way to experience the great outdoors. In this video, we'll show you The Meramec River in MO. So grab your life jacket and let's hit the water, come along and discover the fun of paddling a canoe.
Magician Word @magicianword ​
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Adventure Outdoors
01:25 The float begins
01:58 marsh girl
02:45 Maramec Spring Park
04:25 Trout Hatchery
04:49 The spring
05:30 Word origin
06:05 Iron Works
06:30 Back on the river
09:30 River Monster
12:12 Who can spot a mammal
13:13 Camp for the night
15:00 Steak and baked potatoes
16:30 Good morning!
17:39 On the water again
18:22 Oh deer
18:45 American Bald Eagle!
19:30 River sounds
20:05 Adventure Outdoor
20:30 Crash
21:00 More beauty
23:15 River of death?
23:50 Beginning of the end
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[@bradleycoffman339]

I really loved how well all of the different types of music went with the video

[@magicianword]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@tinman3784]

Wow that spring looks so peaceful, thanks for sharing.

[@magicianword]

It is beautiful...

[@redrareessentialdiscoverie4434]

Fantastic!🎉

[@magicianword]

Thank you! 🎉

[@leviboxley6071]

The turtle was a alligator snapping turtle and was probably about 100 years old as big as he is

[@magicianword]

Thank you for the info. I was wondering about that. He was an old guy.

[@tippin.turtle]

Buy some cheap water tight bags for your next canoe adventure...worth every penny.

[@magicianword]

Thanks so true. I do need more for my bedding.

[@MrWalkerfn]

Sasquatches don't actually bluff charge. They are just trying to convert you to the metric system. They work closely with the old turtles without much success suffering from a lack of funding and visibility.`

[@magicianword]

Love it!

[@jeremywilliams2340]

Two minutes into this video and giving it a thumbs up and a comment. I like it already!! Can't wait to float this river!

[@magicianword]

You should... enjoy!

[@garyd6174]

Yes my 38 year old daughter and 9 year old grandson did 6 miles with end point at Indian Springs last June andthe river was running low it took us about 7 or 8 hours but we were ready...it was hot even after jumping in several times but nice memories.

[@magicianword]

That is right, it is all about the memories. Low water is just part of it sometimes. Happy floating!

[@magicianword]

Yes, it is about those memories. Low water makes us appreciate, not low water, lol. Happy floating!

[@RyanRossell]

Hope to see you two out there one day.my wife emily and myself live for floating and camping ng in this state,we love people like yall

[@magicianword]

Thank you, I am still trying to decide exactly which rivers to float this year. Just did the Buffalo 28 miles. Let me know your favorite.

[@deanstephens5940]

"Baked like a potato in more ways than one". I frikkin' LOVE living in Missouri!!!!!!!

[@magicianword]

Lol... me too!

[@jeremywilliams2340]

Great video!! I subscribed to your channel brother. Your an absolute breath of fresh air and I truly hope our paths cross one day! Cheers!!

[@magicianword]

Thank you, I cant wait for some nicer weather and I will be back out there in the canoe, glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck this year, well see you on the water.

[@seanspeckels8089]

Where did you put in and takeout? Thinking about a trip last week of July 2024

[@magicianword]

We floated Hwy 8 Bridge to Indian Springs.

[@balleydier3697]

Great video! I grew up goin on the meramec. Floated it for many years! Esp out of the outfitters, huzzah valley, and bass canoe plus out on my own boats over the years. My favorite memory was with my ex on a float in ‘98 we put in up by the springs. I snorkeled up i to the springs below the falls and found a rod n reel, a bottle of trout “eggs” and a net! Saw some baby trout wondering through the shallows. Surprised to see the suatch sign! Glad they finally are recognizing our brother of the woods.

[@magicianword]

Thank you very much! It is a beautiful river!