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A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage

Tue, Aug 20

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Marquette

Join the O.W.L.S. as we charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert Varva does an excellent job as captain, storyteller, and adventure leader. Participants will learn about commercial fishing, clamming, early explorers while viewing wildlife up close and personal

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A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage
A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage

Time & Location

Aug 20, 2024, 10:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Marquette, 101 Water St, Marquette, IA 52158, USA

About the Event

Tuesday, August 20th

“A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage”

Shuttle leaves Osborne Park at 10:45 a.m.

Early Reservations Required

Osborne’s next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Tuesday, August 20th. This month’s program is “A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage”

Join the O.W.L.S. as we charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert Varva does an excellent job as captain, storyteller, and adventure leader. Participants will learn about commercial fishing, clamming, early explorers while viewing wildlife up close and personal. The tour will start with an amazing Mississippi fish fry on the dock before departing on the voyage. Lunch will be $15 and the boat tour will be $20. 

Participants may wish to bring:

Sunglasses or hat

Sunscreen (boat has a canopy),

Bug spray

Comfortable river shoes

Water bottle

This all-afternoon trip will leave from Osborne Park at 10:45 a.m. and the shuttle will return to Osborne around 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required at 245-1516 so call early to ensure a spot. 

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