All Points West / Other Adventures / 2017–2018 archive
Paddling Down the Missouri
An Insomniac’s Journey Down the Missouri River — the original expedition journal, planning notes, people, and river maps, gathered in one place.
The original website remains preserved at paddlingdown.com.
The journey
The story behind the paddle
From an unexpected crossword clue to choosing a boat and visiting the icy headwaters, these articles tell how the journey took shape.
Winter at the Confluence
A visit to the beginning of the Missouri, where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson come together.
Read the story →
Tagg, My Travel Partner
Meet the Border Collie who was part of the original river adventure.
Meet Tagg →
The Missouri River route
The journey’s route, beginning near Three Forks, Montana, and following the Missouri across the Great Plains.
See the overview →Navigation and reference
Maps, river miles & launch sites
The original route-planning resources include GPS files for Missouri River mile markers and access points. Downloadable copies are preserved alongside the historical notes.
River maps
The map index and historical planning resources.
Explore maps →Mile markers
Download the original GPS mile-marker dataset.
Get the data →Ramps & camps
Upper, Middle, and Lower Missouri access and camping references.
Browse GPS resources →Original writing / 2017–2018
Every published journal entry
All 21 published articles are kept with their original titles and dates. The unpublished working drafts remain unpublished in the WordPress archive.