In Clarksdale, Mississippi, the Quapaw Canoe Company, puts incredible craftsmanship behind their 30-foot canoes designed for navigating the Mississippi River. Discover the meticulous process of building these durable vessels, from milling and routing the wood to fiberglass finishing. Learn about the Rivergator series, a six-year project detailing everything adventurers need to journey from St. Louis to the Gulf, supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Dive into the rich heritage of using native cypress wood, perfectly adapted for the Mississippi Delta’s unique conditions, making these canoes flexible and resilient for the river’s challenges.
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