Canoe and Camping Trip

The Canoe Trip will take place July 9-11.

We'll leave Friday morning at 6AM and return Sunday at 6PM.  These times are subject to change.

This trip is a combination of canoeing and camping.  We will canoe for half a day on Friday, the whole day Saturday, and half a day Sunday.  Friday and Saturday nights we will camp in tents along the bank of the river.  Canoes will hold two people plus all of your belongings.  Do not overpack, your partner may not appreciate it.  Choose your partner wisely.

We are canoeing the Buffalo River in the area of St. Joe, AR.  Our canoes will be rented from Buffalo River Outfitters.  The cost will be $50, plus your supplies and food.  Also, we will have lunch (Friday) before we get on the river and lunch (Sunday) when we take out.

Supplies: (Find friends and relatives that already own this stuff and just borrow it!)

1. Waterproof Bag (they're usually bright yellow. Wal-mart had them last time I checked)
2. Shoes for the river (watershoes, tough sandals, old tennis shoes, etc.  Flip-flops will not work)
3. Ice chest (It's a good idea to share with your partner)
4. Tent (also good to share, as long as you're the same gender)
5. Tarp (good to put under your tent and good for those tents that aren't completely waterproof)
6. Sleeping bag (It will be hot, but you'll want something to cover up with at times)
7. Swimsuit (1 or 2, personal preference.  Make sure it's modest)
8. Clothes to sleep, chill in.  (For when we're not on the river.)
9. Garbage Bag (for trash)
10. Eating Utensils 
11. Plate (I've used a frisbee in the past.  It's light and doubles as... a frisbee)
12. Sunscreen
13. Shade Hat
14. Chair (Nice to have when sitting around the fire and such)
15. Towel(s)
16. Bug Spray
17. Flashlight

Toiletries:

1. Toothbrush and paste (We won't neglect our hygiene just because we're roughing it)
2. Deodorant
3. Soap and shampoo
4. Some people have said they're going to bring baby-wipes to clean with.  If you can handle that, go for it.  I can't.
5. Toilet paper 
6. Perfume Attracts bugs!

Food: Completely up to you.  Some ideas...

1. Pop-tarts (Great for morning)
2. Beef jerky (Snack)
3. I grill a couple of hamburgers (2 dinners), freeze them in foil, pack them in my ice chest and then heat them over the fire.  I usually bring buns and ketchup.
4. Saltine crackers.  
5. Powerade & Water.  I avoid soft drinks and so should you.
6. Boiled peanuts in a can. These work great when we stop for lunch.
7. I've taken vienna sausage before, sardines, chicken of the sea (it's in a bag--I don't really remember the name, I just know I get chicken, not tuna).  These are all great and go well with crackers.
8. Peanut butter & Jelly + Bread

There will be a fire at night, unless it rains a lot.  I will add to this list if I need to so check back every-so-often.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me or call me.  I'm really excited about this trip and I'm looking forward to making some great memories.

As always, you cannot go without filling out a Medical Release Form and turning it in to me.