BAs of 11/29/14 approx 3,923 Miles (based on Google Map)
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Where I am
(A note about the map below. They changed the way the webpage is delivered. Its hard to see it but there is a LITTLE triangle on the right side of the menu that popped out, right around the middle. If you click that it will shrink the popup menu)
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God speed and keep you safe my Son, It was a real pleasure participating in the launch, be careful and stay safe and dry. I love you and pray you will be ok.
Did I read this right? I traveled from Plano to Montana, then paddled solo to the Gulf in 2011. If I can help anyway let me know.
you paddled solo to the gulf from where? and how is he going to get across LA?
I think the Red River
I’m curious how he is going to get from the Red River to Dallas.
If I understand it right. The Trinity River.
My maps may be wrong but I just cant find a connection from the Red River to the Trinity River.
There would have to be a portage from the Red up around Gainesville about 3-4 miles to the Elm Fork of the Trinity
there are four feeders that come off the Red River along the OK/TX boarder, north of Gainesville.
“Canyon Ferry Lake” coming up soon….it will be interesting to see how you do there…good luck….crossing under I-90 also interested in seeing if the tracker starts moving along I-90 instead of the river……
Scorecard reads one river completed, just four more to go! I’m trying to look on the bright side. It appears you have a portage tomorrow morning. Then you will head towards your first lake. I hope the weather is holding out for you. Good luck.
Hey Keith – Dad told me about your trip….sounds awesome!!! Wishing you good luck!
Hi all, I paddled with Keith the last two days. All is well. He lost his locator beacon so that is why it appears he is not moving when in fact he is downstream at Broadwater Dam camped with Mike Comer also from Dallas. We tried to find the beacon yesterday but thinks its under some logs or river debris. Keith hopes to get a new beacon soon,…so be patient and know he is making progress despite it showing he is not moving. It was a good last two days paddling with him…plenty of birds, bald eagles, golden eagles, pelican, sand hill cranes, and deer along the river. The bugs were a bit too much for an hour too. All is well with Keith. Cheers
heh Based on how many check ins around Lat: 46.056812 Lon: -111.422974. I would say its sitting there somewhere.
progress….is always a good thing….glad your still alive, my black suit is at the cleaners……
Did Keith ever pick up a Go-Pro camera?
Keith has been kidnapped and is stowed in a chicken hauler headed north east on MT284….someone notify the authorities….
where is the “wagon queen family trickster station wagon” marking your progress across the map?????
Keith,
I follow your journey daily……Truth be told, I check in on you at least twice a day.
Thank you for the additional information on cumalitive miles travelled. Every mile brings you closer to Vicki.
If you’d like a little break, I have Red Sox tickets throughout the summer.
Your spiritual navigator (your mom) is ever present.
where’s Sobotka?
I will try to post the pics from the river by tomorrow. I was the guy with the camera up on the bluff. Have a fun trip!
Good day Keith. Looks like you covered about 28 miles on the river today and that included one portage. Keep it up!
Steve if you can’t post them, feel free to email them to me.
My e-mail is brandon AT mac-hart.com
Brandon…I just sent a couple of pics from yesterday…enjoy! I’m glad I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time to take those photos. I’ll follow Keith’s trip as it continues. Have a good day!
Thank you Steve!!! We really appreciate it!
Following you carefully–LOVE the map…enables me to remember my own trek! THANKS!
hop skip and jump to Great Falls…..I am proud of you little buddy…..”Skipper said to Gilligan” right before the gorilla took Gilligan’s sailor cap……
Having one of these drones for video would be amazing. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sqdr/hexo-your-autonomous-aerial-camera?ref=popular
Looks like a slow couple of days coming up. Five portages in the next fifteen miles? Are you thinking about bypassing all of them with one portage? Be safe.
looks like Keith might be settling down for the long haul, in Grand Rapids.
“I’ve got a two room flat with a view of the bridge
That crosses over into “North Dakota”
It’s pretty to see all lit up at night
Tips are good, waitin’ tables at a downtown restaurant
You sound a little surprised that I might be
Doing all right” Lee Ann Womack
Keith . . . that day and a half of rest was remarkable. I just checked yor beacon and you are moving at 71 mph! How long can you keep up that pace? You’ll be home in late July! I’m having fun in sharing this journey from afar. Good luck.
“Where am I”…..is that a statement, or a profound observation?????
Looks like Keith is camped out at the Upper Missouri River Parks National Monument in McNulty Bottoms Montana between Highway 191 and the Missouri River. Elevation 2318 ft above sea level, Lat. 47.62, Lon. 108.68. Here’s hopeing he has a quiet and restful evening and gets back on the river to continue his journey in the morning.
I like to think he had a good night, he was debating on traveling onward to Ft Peck Lake, but we offered him steaks for dinner.
Keith is back on the river after a restful night at the Upper Missouri River Parks National Monument in McNulty Bottoms Montana. He is traveling South at 5.0 mph, at an elevation of 2247 ft above sea level, Lat. 47.61, Lon. 108.51. Let’s hope he makes up for some of the time lost yesterday. Happy canoeing oh great explorer.
Thank you for the update, Don.
My family and I had the pleasure of having dinner Keith and swapping stories on the night of the 25th at James Kipp park. I am sure I will be spreading tales of your journey as will my children, for years to come. Happy travels my friend.
It was a great pleasure having Keith’s company at James Kipp Park. What a great guy! How blessed we were to cross eachothers paths 🙂 I will be praying for a safe adventure filled trip for you my friend!
Man Keith you are missing a great world cup. Keep paddling your way home and we’ll have a beer to celebrate your return. Take care my friend.
Missing World Cup means nothing to Keith. To quote one Keith Lynch, he would rather watch his grandparents make out. Now missing fantasy football draft day, that would be aweful
Somebody is hauling butt, but it looks like he is out in the middle of nowhere…you have to zoom out quite a bit to see land on the GPS thingy…..
FYI today Hurricane Arthur formed from a tropical storm, is expected to hug the coast through the weekend, not expected to make landfall….1st name storm of 2014
See any fireworks for the 4th?
Everyday you seem closer and closer to crossing the state line and hitting North Dakota. I got to wondering if you’ll know the exact spot in the river where you”ll cross. If you have it Marked on the GPS or if there is a sign on the river Bank.
Keep Paddling Bro! Almost there!
There is a national historic site on the border called Fort Union. It’s an old fur trading post. The parking lot is in Montana but the fort is in North Dakota. The bastions and flag pole are visible from the water. There is a sign that marks the border but you can’t see it from the river.
Nice! Thanks for the Info!
Hello Uncle Keith. How are you doing on your trip? We are still in Colorado.
Patrick
Hey Keith,
Hope Montana was all you thought it would be. Loved the bearded look. A Patriots fan bought our house and LeBron may be headed to Cleveland. Lots happening while you are on the river!
Safe travels.
Kerry
last night “DeLorme” showed you were sleeping right in the middle of the river. What’s up wit dat?????
I hope you have bear spray
Went to the Rays game today….Tampa 3 Toronto 0…nacho’s (not from a campsite) were okay…chips were stale…Paddle on dude…..
how did they come up with … 39th street NW …. out in the middle of nowhere…shouldn’t it be “riverside” or “mountain view” or something like that????
dear uni-canoer, there is a guy in Bismarck ND that has a ten year collection of Guitar magazine…I was wondering if you could pick it up for me and bring it home… mags are already paid for….be a pal and do me this one favor?????
At 7:30 am, Pacific Time, it looks like you are heading for shore next to a tributary/ small river inlet. Your speed is only 2.5 mph (must be paddling), 1848 ft above sea level, Lat. 48.03, Lon. 103.36, heading East by South East. What is up with that, are you tired or taking a portage break?
what are the possibilities of you consuming an EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE DOUGH DOUBLE CHEESE PIZZA in one sitting???? any wagers???? I think you should try it the next time you run across a town with a 3rd Base Pizza Shop.
Hey uncle Keith! such a coincidence but i just went for a canoe ride at this camp i was doing. you get the better end of the bargain! my partner was the steering person but she had little to no faith about it so i was doing everything and then she got demanding. ugh… Women
Keith,
the four “Daks” thoroughly enjoyed breaking bread with you last night after assisting you with your portage at the Garrison Dam. Be safe on your voyage. We would love to talk more but we are going to Pick City for ice cream!! We have to prioritize you know.
Ron and Carol Boen & Carl and Brenda Burchill
Say we looking at your video outlining your trip..Our best guess is you are down 30 lbs. be safe and keep us posted. Carl
Check it out, Keith is currently camped in Washburn North Dakota, the perfect spot for a man with his obsession of Lewis and Clark. Washburn is a city in McLean County, North Dakota and is the county seat of McLean County. The population was only 1,246 at the 2010 census. Washburn was founded in 1882 and became the county seat in 1883. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn provides an overview of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, with special emphasis on the time spent at Fort Mandan during the winter of 1804- 1805. After Lewis and Clark left to continue their journey west, the rich history of this area continued to grow, with the establishment of Fort Clark in 1830. Built as a trading post of the American Fur Company, Fort Clark soon became a cultural and diplomatic center for the early Americans and the neighboring Mandan and Arikara tribes. The Interpretive Center is located at the intersection of US Highway 83 and ND Highway 200A on McLean County Highway 17, Washburn, North Dakota, 38 miles north of Bismarck.
Congratulations, Keith. You’ve left another state in your wake and are on your last big lake. It’s amazing how much a little current and good weather can help. Keep up the good work!
Looks like you’re making good time on Lake Oahe! Keep it up and be safe!
Three states down, more than a few to go.
Hey Keith. Great talking with you tonight at Bridge City Marina (Mobridge, SD). If I didn’t have to work in the AM I would have loved to stay out and chat over a few more beers! I am truly inspired by your journey and I know it will bring you an incredible feeling of accomplishment. Something that very few can say they did. Safe travels!
We are enjoying watching your journey. Looks like you are making good progress. Keith, enjoy every minute of what you are doing. You are having a once in lifetime experience. Hope you are taking advantage of every minute of it. You have seen many beautiful sights that many will not ever get to enjoy. Can’t wait to see you and see more of the pictures that you have taken.
Happy trails!
At 2:00 pm pacific coast time it looks like Keith has stopped for the night at what might be a marina at the far end of Lake Oaha, just past West Shore Recreation Area and north of Pierre South Dakota. A good spot to stop and rest, maybe even stock up on a few supplies or grab a quick burger before heading back to the rivers charted course. Oh what a trip it’s been, with the real challenges still to come (where the muddy Mississippi lies in wait). Keep on going Keith you average distance is becoming steady at between 20 and 21 miles per day, it could increase a little with just two or three more strokes of the paddle per minute.
7:20 am Pacific Time; it looks like Keith is resting at a marina in Yankton South Dakota, in the Snake Creek Recreation Area of Lake Francis Case. My guess is that he will finally make Nebraska by tomorrow, depending on how long he stays in Yankton. Keep plugging along and maintain that average daily distance. Pretty impressive so far.
It was great meeting you at our home in Sioux City, Keith. May your canoe trip be trouble free.
We met Keith in Yankton SD. He had made it there just in time to participate in “Riverboat Days” Kayak and Canoe race. (8 mile race for fun.) Needless to say Keith stuck out like a sore thumb…LOL! a little over packed for a two hour race! What a tale he has to tell. He inspired me and my family and we thank him for taking us up on offers of food for stories. Good Luck and thank you for reminding us what is possible!
Dave, Katie, Abbie and Nick Miller Jefferson SD
Dave— Funny I thought you were the Dave Miller who wrote the guide book on paddling the Missouri called: “The Complete Paddler: by Dave Miller” Thanks for the update.
Nope, But I think I’m going to check that book out! I’t can’t be a terrible read…
The trail is going crazy…that GPS line is all over the place…..too much pickled walleye…yeah man…..
Had a wonderful visit with Keith this afternoon!! Such an amazing adventure!! It was great to have you at The IceCream Shoppe in Brownville!! Have a safe trip!
My husband and I met Keith last night as we were taking our dogs for an evening swim on the river. He had landed at our campsite on the river and needed a place to camp. Of course you can Keith! We love the river and take advantage of it as often as possible. It is the most relaxing place I know. It was a pleasure meeting you and hearing your story. Good luck, stay safe and God Bless!
“Well, I might take a plane I might take a train. But if I have to walk I’m going just the same. I’m going to Kansas City. Kansas City, here I come.”-Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller (made popular by Fats Domino, Little Willie Littlefield, Muddy Waters)
I am looking forward to meeting Keith in Kansas City for Labor Day weekend! It is hard to believe that he has traveled as far as he has since I saw him 85 days ago. He has been able to share his adventures through this website, but it will be great to spend a few days together. Will I be able to recognize you? Time will tell.
Vicki
Wow, get this – at 1:45 pm pacific coast time Keith is averaging 23.4 mph heading west on west 4th Ave., in Jefferson City Mo. Do I detect a little cheating going on here? How can you you possibly paddle a canoe on dry land at that speed?? It’s a miracle.
Hey hurry back, row your but off because the Patriots need you. They just lost to the Dolphins and are now in last place in the division. Tom terrific was not so terrific on Sunday. Just thought you would like to know. Oh by the way your man Peyton Manning and Big Ben both won.
Keith going for a world record for facial hair. Yes the Patriots need you, as do the Skins and the Browns and the Buckeyes. Brutal. Enjoy St Louis
Well the big event is here, Keith is land locked on dry land at what looks like an industrial complex or shopping center on Pershall Rd. just off I-270 in St. Louis, MO., not far from Riverview Park on the Mississippi River. Vicki that means he is now your responsibility and no longer mine for rescue purposes. Good progress Keith keep on paddling, see you in Dallas for Thanksgiving.
here comes the mighty Mississippi….woo woo!!!!!
FYI…why aren’t the head hairs growing at the same rate as the chin hairs??????
Keith; It was great to meet you on the river at New Haven, MO. What an awesome way to see God’s creations.
Louis
Had dinner the other night with John and Karen G. John told me of your adventure! Really amazing! I’ll be following you on here and wishing you the BEST of LUCK!
I met Keith at Trail of Tears State Park in MO this evening and delivered a sack of cheeseburgers and a couple of diet cokes. Great to meet you Keith and talk paddling! Godspeed!
6.3 mph is pretty good speed; obviously that’s Mississippi River speed. Just be careful of the tug boats and barges, they can be a real hazard. I currently have you spotted just south of Cape Girardeau Missouri, elevation 355 ft above sea level traveling south at 6.3 mph, Lat: 37.24, Lon: -89.46. See you in Dallas for Thanksgiving Son.
What an amazing journey! Looking forward to seeing you in Rosedale, MS.
Looks like Keith is spending the night on a nice sandy beach across the river from New Madrid Missouri.
New Madrid was founded in 1776 to 1778 by Spanish Governor Esteban Rodríguez Miró who welcomed Anglo-Saxon settlers but required them to become citizens of Spain and live under the guidance of his appointed empresario, Revolutionary War veteran Colonel William Morgan of New Jersey, who contracted a number of American families to settle at New Madrid. Some 2,000 settled in the region. In 1800, Spain traded the territory to France in the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, who promptly sold it to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.[6]
The city is remembered as being the nearby location for the Mississippi River military engagement, the Battle of Island Number Ten, during the Civil War.
At the turn of the 20th century, New Madrid contained two lumber mills, a grist mill, stave and heading factory, cotton gin, two Protestant, one Catholic and two black churches.[7] In 1900, 1,489 people lived in New Madrid, Missouri; in 1910, the population was 1,882. The population was 3,116 at the 2010 census. New Madrid is the county seat of New Madrid County.[8] This county seat is home to the consolidated middle and high schools.
It was good to meet you today at the boat ramp in Caruthersville,MO I have my whole family following you on the map now.
Hi Keith. Glad you made it through Memphis, everyone enjoyed meeting you. Am posting the link for Bill Nedderman, he’s the hiker/paddler/cyclist from Iowa who I mentioned. Also posted the link to my blog, though it’s still a shell for now. Cheers.
http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20100820/News/308209970/?Start=1
Looks like Keith spent the night in Clarksdale Mississippi, and having caught his DeLorme tracking him traveling west at 53.0 mph on some road in Clarksdale (away from the water) one can draw the conclusion he was making a BEER run before continuing his journey south. Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, and seat of the county.[1] Located in the Mississippi Delta region, Clarksdale is an agricultural center, and has been home to many blues musicians. Clarksdale is named after John Clark, who founded the town. John Clark founded the town in 1848 when he bought land in the area and started a timber business. Clark was also brother-in-law to James Lusk Alcorn, who owned a nearby plantation, and went on to became a senator and then governor.
I know that you are done with short cuts, but it looks like you will be coming up to a good one on your right past a sand island. Happy paddling
Man Keith you are getting close enough to home that we can start to catch a whiff of your smell with a northeast wind. You are almost there bud, keep on paddling.
The Helinda is invading the South. Watch out for cannon fire near Vicksburg, they still don’t like Yankees down there.
Looks like you have some pretty rough weather headed your way
Welcome to the Red! It’s all up river from here.
Red River! Yumm
Now Keith has to row up river. This is now a much different journey.
I live on the Red River about 5 miles south of Downtown Alexandria and It’s now 7:00 in the evening. You just went passed me and what an amazing trip you must be having. Good Luck
Wish I would have known you were passing by, I would have loved to have met you. I live about 15 minutes from the RED RIVER south of Alexandria, LA
Keith is traveling at 3.1 mph, heading west, elev 94 ft above sea level, Lat 31.62, Lon -92.88 and should make Shreveport sometime on Sunday Oct. 18th. Now hear this for those who are following Keith’s journey and are unaware of his growing fame and rock star status. Check out http://www.thetowntalk.com or http://www.Kalb.com and type in Keith Lynch under search and see for yourself how famous he has become, I mean the Dude is now appearing on television. How cool is that!!
Just met Keith here in Shreveport on the Red River. Was able to do an interview with him and shoot some video. Very nice man. Once I have the video ready to air, I will post a link. Good Luck Keith.
Thank you Patrick!
At a whopping 1.9 mph Keith is making his way through Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisana on his way to Dallas. Looks like a shoe in for spending Thanksgiving with family and loved ones, and sharing tales of his marvelous adventure. Go Keith, “You Rule”.
Doing great Keith!!! This is an epic trip and the late Verlen Kruger would be proud of your upstream paddle too! Way to go and thanks for inspiring the rest of us couch potatoes back at the office. Its been fantastic to follow your journey and see your photos. CONGRATS!!!!
Well Keith has decided to spend the night with one of his groupies in Arthur City Texas. Here are some interesting facts about Arthur City that I bet you didn’t know;
Arthur City is on the Red River at the intersection of Farm Road 197 and U.S. Highway 271 in extreme north central Lamar County. The town was founded by Capt. J. G. C. Arthur in 1886 as a stop on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. Arthur donated the land for the railroad right-of-way and had it platted into twelve blocks. The post office was established that same year. By 1890 Arthur City had 300 residents, three general stores, a Western Union telegraph office, a blacksmith shop, a furniture maker, and an undertaker. J. H. Arthur was postmaster. In 1892 a new hotel, a doctor’s office, and a sawmill were established. A common school had been organized by 1896, when it enrolled twenty-five pupils and employed one teacher. The most prosperous years for the town were the early railroad days, when lumber resources were untapped and prices for farm produce were high. By 1904, however, the local timber supply was becoming exhausted, and many residents began to leave the vicinity in search of other jobs, particularly in cities such as nearby Dallas. In 1914 most commercial enterprises in Arthur City had closed, leaving the telegraph office, a grocery, a telephone exchange, and two general stores. Residents numbered 150. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the town had five businesses and 200 residents. By 1943 it had a population of 100 and three businesses. The school had closed by 1957, and local students attended school in the Chicota Independent School District. In 1959 the population was sixty.
Dude, hop you aren’t freezing your ass off out there! You are missing some classic Patriots football…
The cold is here to stay for a while. Stay warm
Really enjoyed getting a chance to meet you . I tsure do hope you are staying warm and dry . Hope to see you on wed.
Keith is in Sherman. you are so close to the end now but because of the overland hops to the trinity and around damns is likely we be somewhat of a let down after such a long and triumphant river journey. See you soon Keith.
Woah there Sir Speedy Gonzales, it is amazing what no current is doing for your speed and distance. Also the fact that you turned on Beast Mode and started at 4 AM probably helped too.
Just started watching. Pretty fantastic! What creek are you taking south?
One day, you crossed Lake Texoma in one day!
looks like your ready to head south….way to go pedro….I never SAUSAGE such a place….
news flash….canoeist nearing the Dallas Ft Worth area causes earthquake…it has been determined that the roar of cheering fans celebrating the arrival of the canoeist caused such an uproar that the Geiger meters mistook the rumble as an earthquake…more at 11
Trinity River, Congrats man! The rest is just a technicality now, thank you for sharing your amazing journey!
Keith,
Fantastic!! Can you believe you are finally on the Trinity River? Last river. Less than 70 miles on the interstate. What a journey. A year of planning coming to an end. I hope I can be there when you cross the finish line. By the way, any thoughts of blowing through Big D and extending the voyage to Galveston? Just a thought! Hope to see you soon.
For those who are interested we will be having a Welcome Home Party at the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas, TX on Saturday at around 3:00 PM Nov 29th, 2014. If you are friends with me on Facebook I sent an evite, if we do not know each other shot me an e-mail at michaeljcallaway@yahoo.com for the 411
See you all there !
A facebook group has been created to host photos from friends of Keith’s. Here’s a link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/725264224224776/
Michael Callaway is the administrator and will add you if you request to join the page.
Kieth’s trip is one Verlen Kruger would be proud of. I’m sending him a copy of ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE tomorrow.
Excellent talk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!