A guide to Missouri state parks near Kansas City: Trails, kayaks, history & more

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Canoe. Kayak. Float. Paddle the Missouri River near Weston Bend and Bean Lake. Following the Lewis and Clark expedition Helene Miller, Liberty; Neil Davidson, Parkville; Tom Hanley, Oak Grove; Larry Rizzo, Raytown. CUTLINE Neil Davidson lands his kayak at Riverfront Park in Leavenworth, under the Missouri 92 bridge. He turned the boat around and faced upstream, then moved parallel to shore as he approached the boat slip. Paddlers on the Missouri have to be careful when landing; strong currents can push boats, canoes and kayaks the wrong way.