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Missouri National Recreational RiverFloating down the river on a summer day.
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Missouri National Recreational River
Management

Superintendent Michael Madell and park staff work to preserve, protect, interpret, restore, and enhance the Recreational River's exceptional natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

  

Steamboats after 1881 Flood  

Did You Know?
The average lifespan of a Missouri River steamboat was 5.7 years. Twenty percent of these boats sank before their second season.

Last Updated: July 28, 2008 at 16:58 EST