Arkansas Canoe Club Forums

Do you still have the wetsuit? I'd love to have it. I was told Conway is not very far from Van Buren.

I didn't have a lot of time, but I did kayak from the marina at Riverfront Park (Van Buren) to Lees Creek and back. It was gorgeous out and the water was smooth as glass. Got some mesmerizing sunset photos, too. Arkansas just keeps getting better and better! I love it here.

Great news on the Lee Creek access! :thumbup: I only live a few blocks from there. I've always thought about renting a houseboat and floating the whole Mississippi, north to south. From here to the Gulf in a kayak would be fun. It would take some time and lots of planning. Too bad I can't retire yet.

Wow! Thank-you so much for all of the detailed information. I truly appreciate it. One thing I do know about is wind, being from Kansas (Wichita - people of the south wind. LOL) I floated the Little Arkansas west of Wichita a few times in the kayak and also a two-person canoe, but it's a one-way tri...

Is it safe to kayak the Arkansas river? Can you paddle upstream easily? I'm just a so-so kayaker. I floated Kansas lakes mostly, but would like to try some river kayaking that's not too crazy. I have an inexpensive, hard-shell kayak.