Float trips are a hallmark of a Missouri summer. Whether you're a fan of kayaks, canoes or a good ole raft, there's nothing quite escaping into nature and spending the day floating down one of our many rivers. To make your planning easy, we've gathered some of our favorite spots near St. Louis for doing just that. Grab your friends and a few beers, and head outdoors for the weekend.
Information courtesy of sources including visitmo.org, missouricanoe.org/river-maps/, nps.gov, mdc.mo.gov and usda.gov.