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SUMMARY:Great Rivers Rendezvous
LOCATION:Mississippi River- Check-In at the Alton Boat Launch\, Boat L
aunch Road\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a FUN\, recreational paddle on the Missis
sippi River for the Great Rivers Rendezvous on Saturday\, September 20
th\, 2025\, organized by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association
(MRWTA).\nChoose from FOUR launch points depending on the distance yo
u would like to paddle- 3 miles starting from Alta Villa\, 7 miles sta
rting from Piasa Harbor\, 12 miles starting from Hideaway Harbor\, or 
our all new 2-day paddle on the Great Rivers of the Illinois\, Mississ
ippi and Missouri on Saturday and Sunday. Participants will finish at 
the Alton Boat Launch or have the option to lock through the Melvin Pr
ice Lock and Dam.\nAll groups will be escorted on the water by trained
safety boaters from organizations associated with the Missouri Paddli
ng Association (MOPADCO).\n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 12 OR OLDER. Particip
ants 12 & 13 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem boat.\nAll pa
rticipants are invited to the 19th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festi
val in Alton Riverfront Park\, brought to you by Alton Main Street\, T
he Sierra Club\, and Jacoby Arts Center. The Mississippi Earthtones Fe
stival is a celebration of our river through art\, music\, and conserv
ation. At this free & family-friendly event\, we will feature 70+ educ
ational booths\, live music\, interactive art experiences and performa
nces\, as well as great local food & beverages.\n\nEvent details: http
s://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50439
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50439
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