Broken Paddle Guiding Company

Specialties

We offer professionally guided kayak tours on the Mississippi River and its backwaters. With over 20 years of professional guiding experience in every corner of the country we offer a well-​constructed, accessible, and adventurous tour exploring the backwaters and side channels of the Upper Mississippi River. Let us teach you about the roles and balance of wings, fins, paws and plants.

History

Established in 2012.

Having guided all manner of adventurous trips from Alaska to Utah to Oregon to South Carolina and Northern Minnesota longtime friends Alex, Dan, Michael, and Richie chose to bring their knowledge and skills of paddling and customer service together on the beautiful Upper Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota and Southwest Wisconsin.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael A.

Business Owner

A 3^rd year guide with Broken Paddle. Michael is a keen observer of the great outdoors. He will tell you what any plant is, what it cures, and how to cook it. He grew up playing in the Northwoods where he cut his chops as a guide and outfitter, worked on the Pacific Crest Trail in the Cascade Mountains, traversed the highlands of Guatemala, and fought wildfires in Northern Minnesota. Having kayaked the Mississippi River in Minnesota every month of the year he knows the rhythms of the Big Muddy in all its seasons.