A
few pictures and some advice on
Canoeing The Falls, North Fork River
Missouri Ozarks Canoeing
By Jim
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Throughout the ROLF
Website you will find numerous shots of "The Falls", the
icon of the North Fork River. This is the spot all the canoers are
warned about and hear stories of. Why is The Falls so
prominent on the ROLF Website? Because The Falls are located
adjacent to the heart of the ROLF! We have the only accessible footpath
to get a chair side seat of the action, or you can view the follies from your
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If you are are thinking
about floating the North Fork River, please don't let all these
pictures of The Falls give you a misimpression that the river is not
suitable for beginners or family floats. It is.
For those
unadventurous types, it is easy to bypass (portage) The Falls by "walking"
your canoe over the shallow edge in slow water at the eastern
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Portaging around The Falls
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For those wanting some
FUN and also want to stay safe, read carefully for tips on what NOT to do.
Enjoy!
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Important
Safety Tips
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DO NOT take a child
through who is not wearing a life jacket or who is fastened into a
chair, such as a child seat.
DO NOT drink excessive
alcohol while canoeing. There is a direct correlation between
blood alcohol content and accidents on the river.
DO NOT put your fingers
over the edge of the canoe, as if you brush aside a rock you can
do severe damage to your fingers.
DO NOT have expensive
items laying loose in the canoe. They should be in a Dry Bag that
floats, and be fastened to the canoe.
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Sometimes there are good Samaritans
on-hand with SCUBA gear to help your locate lost items, if you dump your
canoe. |
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Few Pictures of Fun at The Falls
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Canoeing Success!
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| Tubing and Rafting The Falls |
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