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My two friends and I met on the Appalachian Trail. Now we are paddling the entire Mississippi river from the headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Hickman | Day 57 on the Mississippi River
Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order.
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Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com
Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Drown 👇
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Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Drown 👇
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If you would like to support this adventure
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Perfect summer evenings | Day 56 on the Mississippi River
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Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Drown 👇 ua-cam.com/video/gvVylXWLhlM/v-deo.h...
Kentucky | Day 55 on the Mississippi River
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Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Drown 👇 ua-cam.com/video/gvVylXWLhlM/v-deo.h...
Cape Girardeau | Day 54 on the Mississippi River
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Thank you to all the good folks in Cape! Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Dro...
The Traveling Trees | Day 53 on the Mississippi River
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Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to San Diego” by If I Drown 👇 ua-cam.com/video/gvVylXWLhlM/v-deo.h...
The Mississippi, Mowgli, and Me | Day 52 on the River
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I found some shoes too small for me and Mowgli’s foot is doing okay Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clai...
St. Louis | Day 50 on the Mississippi River
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We’re at thespiritual halfway point of this journey. ……………………. Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to ...
Mowgli is fine but he was bleeding | Day 49 on the Mississippi River
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He’s all taped up and healing now. Just keeping the foot dry to avoid infection. ……………………. Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com In...
Limestone Caves | Day 48 on the Mississippi River
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Never know what we will find along the way. Excuse the audio, the bugs are loud and I do all editing with a single cell phone. ……………………. Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories abo...
Between a cliff and a swamp | Day 47 on the Mississippi River
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We had a hard time finding land, but made good use of our time.  ption ……………………. Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song ...
Origin Story | Day 46 on the Mississippi River
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For the more complete story, roadretro.substack.com …………………. Follow along to watch us paddle the entire Mississippi River. If you’re new to the series, here is the playlist with all of the videos in order. m.ua-cam.com/play/PLfbuxDXAH8u524HxeZv_9NGH9Vasx3iW3.html …………………….. Or go check out my website to read stories about other adventures. Roadretro.substack.com Intro song is “Saint Clair to Sa...
Bye Larry | Day 45 on the Mississippi River
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Bye Larry | Day 45 on the Mississippi River
Missouri | Day 44 on the Mississippi River
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Missouri | Day 44 on the Mississippi River
The world record bridge | Day 43 on the Mississippi River
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The world record bridge | Day 43 on the Mississippi River
Type 3 Fun | Day 42 on the Mississippi River
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Type 3 Fun | Day 42 on the Mississippi River
First to Farmland | Day 41 on the Mississippi River
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First to Farmland | Day 41 on the Mississippi River
Emmett goes to Davenport | Day 40 on the Mississippi River
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Emmett goes to Davenport | Day 40 on the Mississippi River
Everything is Traveling | Day 39 on the Mississippi River
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Everything is Traveling | Day 39 on the Mississippi River
Pelican City | Day 38 on the Mississippi River
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Pelican City | Day 38 on the Mississippi River
At least it rained | Day 37 on the Mississippi River
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At least it rained | Day 37 on the Mississippi River
Illinois | Day 36 on the Mississippi River
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Illinois | Day 36 on the Mississippi River
Good people of Iowa | Day 35 on the Mississippi River
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Good people of Iowa | Day 35 on the Mississippi River
Hide and go float | Day 34 on the Mississippi River
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Hide and go float | Day 34 on the Mississippi River
Iowa: The Driftless Area | Day 33 on the Mississippi River
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Iowa: The Driftless Area | Day 33 on the Mississippi River
Back channels to La Crosse | Day 32 on the Mississippi River
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Back channels to La Crosse | Day 32 on the Mississippi River
High water 4th of July | Day 31 on the Mississippi
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High water 4th of July | Day 31 on the Mississippi
Floodwaters | Day 30 on the Mississippi River
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Floodwaters | Day 30 on the Mississippi River
Wisconsin Wind | Day 29 on the Mississippi River
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Wisconsin Wind | Day 29 on the Mississippi River
The lock and the waves | Day 28 on the Mississippi
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The lock and the waves | Day 28 on the Mississippi
First I look for in the morning is if Stoic Nomadic has a new video! Love them ALL!
@@jred1838 I’m flattered!
Makes me smile to see these videos every morning. What a trip. You guys are living!
Thanks for sharing this perfect summer day--looks just as good as you describe it. Safe travels!
I enjoyed the perspective in this video and the views of the confluence of the two rivers. Happy to see the journey is going so well.
@@davidjeffersondye8103 we’re grateful to have made it so far
Really look forward to your videos guys, hell of an adventure.
@@leoapgiannini6752 I’m excited to keep them coming. If you want to watch them all in order, there’s a long to the playlist in the description 👍
I hope you are keeping a journal, because that and your narrating seems like a best selling novel, "Wondering what it would be like to be young forever" pure gold
@@darringarner1823 absolutely, documenting as much as I can
Summer bliss!
wow, I had to come back and see some episodes I missed. Pretty intense storm for sure, glad you all were able to laugh your way through. There is something real about that comment, "it has to suck to be worthwhile". Those truly are the trips you remember!
@@escapewithjay I know you too speak from experience! And that was the worst storm I’ve ever participated in
@@StoicNomadic ive had my share but none looked that bad. never had multiple trees falling near me
A down day, enjoy the rest. Stay cool and stay safe
Sunsets on the river is down right beautiful. A little new here but u guys r awesome. I'm hoping my buddy I can do a trip like this one day. We r thinking from the Ohio to the gulf.
@@eddiestoody8115 that would be such a diverse environment change. The Ohio at least has clearer water. Thank you for watching and if you want the backstory, I’ve put all the videos in order on a playlist, link in the description
Wonderful.
Do you run into lone, rouge logs out in the middle of the river?
@@jimfoley8014 all the time, those are the ones still traveling but we have no motor so they do not damage us. Most problems would be accidentally running the prop into the log
Ah big milestone... congrats!
I'd say you're doing a pretty good job of finding and creating a meaningful adventure along the river. You're exploring all that God has created out there and making the most of both the beauty and hardships that He has put forward, widening your view and appreciation for the world, its power and all that it has to offer. Also, I absolutely love the shot of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers joining. So cool!
@@biancahall6283 thank you so much, I am blessed. The confluence was one of my favorite long shots
Putting a paddle in the water is like shoveling dirt... Yes it is. I've paddled a lot of waters and dig in my garden too and to get any where you have to want to. Travel safe
@@panhandlingray so true, we’ll keep digging
Great footage and narration and super relaxing as well.
@@KatieA-jw7wp I do very much appreciate you watching!
Great shot of the confluence! Congrats on making the lower river! I really enjoyed the lower due to its size, speed and unlimited space to paddle and camp. Safe paddling boys!
@@escapewithjay so far so good!
@@escapewithjay it is such a faster river here
@@StoicNomadic took me 40 days to reach 1/2 way in st. louis. took me 20 days to make the 2nd half. its crazy how much faster it gets!
@@escapewithjay pretty slick, you made much better time than us. We just had a day where we did almost 30 before lunch and it surprised us both
@@escapewithjay did you switch boats at saint Louis?
I read a book about a guy who did such a trip on the Rio Grande River, border of US and Mexico. He was a natural athlete who had made it up to the higher ranks of minor league baseball. And thrived despite all the paddling, sleeping outside, and all the bad food. I guess you would say he was physically tough. HIs friend on the other hand hated it and tapped out midway. He wrote an epilogue to the book where the following year he tried to repeat the trip at the height of the narco wars, only to find a dead body floating in the water along a remote stretch of the river. However I respect him and I respect you guys. Happy travels.
@@jimfoley8014 certainly no journey will be the same twice. We’re grateful to have peace and all bodies buried along this journey. We’re pretty tough too
@@StoicNomadic To paddle the Mississippi you must be tougher than boiled owl. Plus mentally tough dealing with all the gear issues. Have noooo idea how you put up with Mosquitos.
@@jimfoley8014 for that, we hope for wind and make smoke otherwise
Safe travels and stay cool
It was great to meet you great adventures! I hope you find one of my messages in a bottle! Safe travels! …Hambone
@@randybarnhouse1446 we’ll be looking all the way to Baton Rouge
The beaver observation is hilarious!
Keep Rockin🛶🛶🛶🛶🛶
Last week, the river was 20 feet above flood stage at Hannibal.. L&D 23 had all the spillways open, and the tows couldnt get under the bridges. You guys are a terrible example
@@johnlewton3918 thank you for watching! Yes the flood has made traveling difficult for anyone on the river. The faster current helps but high water wipes away the flood planes beside the river. It’s an act of wishful imagination to think a journey down this river would be obstacle free and find all observers enthusiastic. But praise God, we’ve made it this far
I like your attitude about embracing everything. Betting it beats the heck out of complaining all the time, and it's pretty funny 😃
@@KatieA-jw7wp yes laughing is one of my top three favorite activities and I’m always looking for opportunities to do more of it
Some beeswax would help protect the wound and heal it. Naturally antibiotic.
Good times! You have a touch of Dick Proenneke in your story telling
@@escapewithjay he was a legend, true Alaskan
Where's them joker cards?
@@probablylarsulrich5654 pardon?
@@StoicNomadic leaving people joker cards is a cultural norm in Michigan 💪🏻
@@probablylarsulrich5654 I think I know who this is… 🇺🇸 🦅 🪨
@@StoicNomadic Jungle Town Jokers 🎃👍🏻🇺🇲
breathtaking, 🖐
Wow! Gonna miss Dottie, but as a wise adventurer said “It was kind of solemn, drifting down the big still river, laying on our backs looking up at the stars, and we didn’t ever feel like talking loud…..” Huck Finn.
@@KJ-xl3tp you did get it…
@@StoicNomadicsure did!!! Thank you!
This video is literally the sweetest thing anyone has ever made for me. I love having a little highlights reel I can look back on 🤍
@@biancahall6283 my pleasure!
Smoke, it repels bugs. It also tells critters where the party is tonight
@@panhandlingray run off the mosquitoes and invite the raccoons
In the short time I spent with Dotti and the guys it was apparent she is a very special woman. The words I’d use to describe her are “naturally effervescent”. I wish her safe travels and a good year at school. I hope that injured toe is healing and not going to be a problem. Your videos are great, thanks for sharing your experiences.
@@mplsmark222 thank YOU Mark! It was a pleasure to have you as our guide and ride in the twin cities. You describe Dotti well. Mowgli’s foot is healing up nicely
Awesome trip and vlog. Im sure uou know already but the barges wipl be the least of your worries below Baton Rouge. The river gets deeper, rougher, and theres ship traffic that creates serious wakes and draws. Please be safe.
It was a pleasure meeting you in Grand Rapids Dotti! you and the farts :^) Hope you had a safe trip home
Not “The Farts” 😭 🤣
Great montage. By Dotti, you will be missed. Funny what was said about her smile, I've thought that with every video. Keep up the good trek, boys. I imagine your single canoe is a bit heavier now. Onward to The Gulf
@@AnonYmous-ii4tc the Mary Lou is quite a bit closer to the water
What a beautiful, respectful send off. Your dynamics will really be different, but you and Mowgli look at life similarly, so you will still have much to enjoy!
If it's real honey it can be used to cure infection. Put it on an infected wound or eat it if you have a sore throat.
Dotti is a trooper !!!!!!!!!
Wow, what a beautiful video. You guys really have had an amazing trip (so far!) and you've captured the time with Dotti beautifully in this. Definitely a few tears watching this.... love it!
I'm going to miss Dotti!!! I hope she keeps living her best life. I really admire her for being able to do all those very rugged trips with you guys.
You are getting closer to my neighborhood. Before long you will pass the bridge at Chester, Illinois where a new bridge is being constructed at mile 109.9. The biggest point of interest in my area is Tower Rock located at mile 80. It was written about by Marquette and Joliet in 1673 and President Grant kept it from being removed in 1871 by an Executive Order. A little north of it is a pipeline suspension bridge which is no longer being used and at approximately mile 81.5 is the Wittenberg Boat Club ramp on the Missouri side. They have a nice pavilion there and there may be fishermen putting in there. Most of the people who use that ramp are pretty good folk.
@@wabash-defiance5830 this is great information, thank you!!
@@StoicNomadic Also, I almost forgot - My friend Tim has his "Bait Shop" at around mile 88.5. He would probably welcome you if he is there. Tell him Fred sent you.
This is a my last day at a job I have had for 3 years and loved, but its time to make changes. Thank you guys for taking me along with you on this journey. Be careful in the barge traffic.
@@TwoAcresandaMule awesome, love that for you
I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel the day before you hit St. Louis. I moved here 2 years ago from CO, and still find the river to be magical and mysterious. I am actually learning so much from your lovely adventure! I would have met you down by the river with big pile of cookies if I had found your channel a couple of days earlier! Now I am catching up on where you have been. Happy travels. 😊
love the last two days particularly keep safe and keep enjoying and reporting We wait each day for the next episode
Looking forward to seeing Tower Rock.