Missouri Whitewater Association | Alan Peterson | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/alanp/activity/ Activity feed for Alan Peterson. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:26:09 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e00e1feb130b15b8ff4b59fe930018b8 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/#post-18172 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:18:57 -0500 Thanks for the advice. I assume Lesterville to the K bridge would be an easy one-day float.

]]> 0e7075528109f1f98b88b088143383b3 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/#post-18168 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:24:55 -0500 I went to that MDC access a year ago and met some MDC people who just happened to be there. They told me the river channel changed and you had to drag your stuff a half mile to get to the water now. They were looking to reroute the road to the water. But I don’t think they were getting much support from Jeff City. Seems a waste for MDC to spend t…Read more

]]> ea8647a5240f26278416a87136b082d8 Alan Peterson started the topic Black River advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/black-river/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:06:18 -0500 If I wanted a day long, easy, family fishing float, on the Black River, and planned to take out at the Hwy K bridge near Annapolis, where would the best put-in spot be, that is available to the public. I’m not looking for a canoe rental place. I want to put-in and take-out on my own. Kids involved, so I need a trip that can be done in one day w…Read more

]]> 6dd271daf1ea5350f6b754a1042afb0b Alan Peterson replied to the topic Lower Rock Creek (Hike) in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lower-rock-creek-hike/#post-13457 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:20:06 -0500 Remember…  There are a lot of deer hunters on the Lower Rock Creek Forest Service lands when the season is open.

]]> 38cffbd30aa8122028904930f8f0b500 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Crane Lake Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-lake-meeting/#post-13087 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:16:26 -0500 I agree. Unless some powerful politician gets involved, they can claim they don’t have the money. If the right politician points a bony finger and says, “Thou shalt fix it,” the money will be found.

I was disappointed that, during a two-hour meeting, they talked for an hour and a half and only listened for 30 minutes. I was told the purpose of th…Read more

]]> 7274247cab1115908c6fc1c3cc972d37 Alan Peterson replied to the topic crane lake info meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-lake-info-meeting/#post-12900 Thu, 17 May 2018 14:53:24 -0500 I plan to be there.  I hope there is a free box of donuts for the person who drives the farthest to the meeting.  It will be a five hour drive for me.

]]> 5edfd7542d6e079f2167db3125cae641 Alan Peterson replied to the topic orionids and Mole Day in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/orionids-and-mole-day/#post-10939 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:12:27 -0500 I spent the second week of this month at our cabin on Hwy E.  In fifty years, I don’t think I have seen Marble Creek any lower.

]]> 3ed8ee06c35808ce4c11a84465186f4c Alan Peterson replied to the topic orionids and Mole Day in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/orionids-and-mole-day/#post-10936 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:55:22 -0500 As a biologist, I took Mole Day to mean something else. I thought I was supposed to wear a star on my nose all day.

]]> 59843a6de894dce31b3e991cf91ac86f Alan Peterson replied to the topic St F running?? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-f-running/#post-10891 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:04:17 -0500 Does anyone ever use this site to judge levels?

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_00060=on&cb_00065=on&format=gif_default&site_no=07035800&period=90&begin_date=2017-09-17&end_date=2017-09-24

It’s downstream at E bridge. I just wonder if it is a good correlation.

]]> 618129da943d14c440f8d1aac1fba6a1 Alan Peterson replied to the topic St F running?? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-f-running/#post-10891 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:04:17 -0500 Does anyone ever use this site to judge levels?

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_00060=on&cb_00065=on&format=gif_default&site_no=07035800&period=90&begin_date=2017-09-17&end_date=2017-09-24

It’s downstream. I just wonder if it is a good correlation.

]]> 6771bc9c8e3930ed14f87ba24e52854e Alan Peterson replied to the topic Eclipse in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/eclipse/#post-10726 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:05:23 -0500 Here’s my best photo:

]]> 7ee0648dbeb2b6fcb70749db926add44 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Crane Lake Open House May 4th in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-lake-open-house-may-4th/#post-10170 Fri, 05 May 2017 23:07:58 -0500 How did the meeting go?

]]> 6ef1167014fa30210a0011e38997600b Alan Peterson replied to the topic Crane Pond-a sordid tale in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-pond-a-sordid-tale/#post-8530 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:41:52 -0600 Mcchuck,
I sent you a PM
Alan

]]> 4f6900f3f242ac37c640c5d49cb4ae02 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Action needed by Feb. 10 for Water - New Info in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/action-needed-by-feb-10-for-water-new-info/#post-8242 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:30:15 -0600 Done

]]> 3bebd8dbf0778b67558d4bf438ae4cce Alan Peterson replied to the topic Action needed by Feb. 10 for Water - New Info in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/action-needed-by-feb-10-for-water-new-info/#post-8236 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 01:35:16 -0600 Will do.

]]> ce29d66c226ee1db1930a5d7125c93ef Alan Peterson replied to the topic Action needed by Feb. 10 for Water - New Info in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/action-needed-by-feb-10-for-water-new-info/#post-8236 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 01:35:16 -0600 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Will do.</p>

]]> ce29d66c226ee1db1930a5d7125c93ef Alan Peterson replied to the topic Action needed by Feb. 10 for Water - New Info in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/action-needed-by-feb-10-for-water-new-info/#post-8236 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 01:35:16 -0600 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Will do.</p>

]]> be46ec0c84e564c66f00a9f2c4dba425 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Jan. 31st deadline: Silver Mines Water: Call, Write and Post asap! in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/call-write-and-post-for-silver-mines-water-today/#post-8144 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:19:27 -0600 I just got this, and posted my comment:

Hello Mr. Peterson,

If you visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MarkTwainNationalForest/ there is a story posted up about Silver Mines now. Apologies for the delay in getting this up on our social media account.

Sincerely,

Forest Service Shield
Cody Norris
Public Affairs Officer
Forest…Read more

]]> bdc46183b74187748da3f588ef6070bf Alan Peterson replied to the topic Jan. 31st deadline: Silver Mines Water: Call, Write and Post asap! in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/call-write-and-post-for-silver-mines-water-today/#post-8095 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:34:21 -0600 Thanks for the help.  I tried to find a place to comment on their Facebook page, but couldn’t find an easy way to comment.  I sent an email to Supervisor Schwenke, asking them to post Facebook story where the public can add comments, but I don’t know if they will.  I suspect the best way to have your voice heard is to call or send an email to Supe…Read more

]]> 96fdfddc150e78c2d5b7907fa8d26fb9 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Report from the Saint (118-24-4) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-118-24-4/#post-8086 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:33:30 -0600 By the way…  The Forest Service, Potosi Office, is soliciting comments about whether to repair/restore potable water lines to the campgrounds at Silver Mines.

They would like the public to comment with phone calls to the USFS Potosi Office, or by email, or comments to their Facebook page.

]]> d68354b07fbb4913ef4d487e6aac181d Alan Peterson replied to the topic Report from the Saint (118-24-4) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-118-24-4/#post-8086 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:33:30 -0600 By the way…  The Forest Service, Potosi Office, is soliciting comments about whether to repair/restore potable water lines to the campgrounds at Silver Mines.

]]> 51b0224fd372f18a3b8660f8214eb9ef Alan Peterson replied to the topic Report from the Saint (118-24-4) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-118-24-4/#post-8085 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:29:48 -0600 The Crane Lake dam restoration is not dead yet.  The following is a long string of emails (Jim Scaggs is the Iron County Commissioner).  You can read through (if so motivated).  You kind of have to read the emails from the bottom for the order to make sense. If anyone else wants to help keep Crane Lake on the burner by making phone calls and se…Read more

]]> c5b9cb184fb360962039326c5c6426da Alan Peterson replied to the topic Report from the Saint (118-24-4) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-118-24-4/#post-8085 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:29:48 -0600 The Crane Lake dam restoration is not dead yet.  The following is a long string of emails (Jim Scaggs is the Iron County Commissioner).  You can read through (if so motivated).  You kind of have to read the emails from the bottom for the order to make sense. If anyone else wants to help keep Crane Lake on the burner by making phone calls and se…Read more

]]> fae902ab755d9886ece568a1b921b27d Alan Peterson replied to the topic Report from the Saint (118-24-4) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-118-24-4/#post-8085 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:29:48 -0600 The Crane Lake dam restoration is not dead yet.  The following is a long string of emails (Jim Scaggs is the Iron County Commissioner).  You can read through (if so motivated).  If anyone wants to help keep Crane Lake on the burner, please do:

Alan:

Just to let you know, I believe the two million dollars from the state is no longer available. Wi…Read more

]]> 2bae5849067a90d0d2ca450c41721065 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Crane Pond in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-pond-2/#post-7140 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:33:51 -0500 From the Iron County newspaper:

Dear Colleagues:

The Iron County Commission will be conducting a public hearing on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Iron County Court House.  The meeting will be held in the court room.  The purpose of this meeting is to inform the citizens of Iron County on the progress of restoring Crane Lake.  Th…Read more

]]> de9f350063ecfa283d136302945cfc48 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Crane Pond in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/crane-pond-2/#post-7140 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:33:51 -0500 From the Iron County newspaper:

<i>Dear Colleagues:</i>

<i>The Iron County Commission will be conducting a public hearing on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Iron County Court House.  The meeting will be held in the court room.  The purpose of this meeting is to inform the citizens of Iron County on the progress of restoring Crane L…Read more

]]> 9bc9f3bfd4ed8f1a90635b3a4e2e1770 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Total Solar Eclipse in Missouri in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/total-solar-eclipse-in-missouri/#post-7108 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:34:08 -0500 I intend to show up on the courthouse steps in Cape Girardeau with a goat, a sacrificial knife, a big brass pot, and a sign that says, “If you want to see the sun again, put all you cash in the pot.”

]]> 39898a6f95b06dee29c93ba9230fc471 Alan Peterson replied to the topic The "Jim" Gage in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/the-jim-gage-2/#post-6725 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:10:52 -0500 A couple years ago, I got word USGS was going to remove the St. Francis River gauge at Hwy E, which I use to get an idea of levels near my weekend cabin. I sent emails to my senators and congressmen, and to the USGS. I explained why I, and others, needed and relied on the gage, and explained the safety aspects of the gauge. I got responses from…Read more

]]> c15a6970aedf8ecd1bd6d13d612a07f5 Alan Peterson replied to the topic whitewater and cricket frogs in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whitewater-and-cricket-frogs/#post-6476 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 01:16:43 -0500 Cricket frogs sound like someone tapping two pebbles together. “Click… Click.. Click click click”
Check out a youtube video for “cricket frog call”

]]> 6a9ffb5ab29bd58c5a1a7db09e3c55fc Alan Peterson replied to the topic whitewater and cricket frogs in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whitewater-and-cricket-frogs/#post-6476 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 01:16:43 -0500 Cricket frogs sound like someone tapping two pebbles together. “Click… Click.. Click click click”

]]> 05418e169cb707734869fc9271268881 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Paddling the Ozarks Guidebook in 2017 + New C&K Mag Article in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddling-the-ozarks-guidebook-in-2017-new-ck-mag-article/#post-5208 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:02:35 -0600 You’re welcome to this photo if you want it.  I took it a couple years ago at the championships.

 

]]> 0aa4db79a769b8de9a3cd2c1a91d6b93 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Lower Rock Creek Video in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lower-rock-creek-video/#post-4957 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:33:14 -0600 The walk is a whole lot easier if you don’t miss that left. Trackler is a real booger.

]]> d29e76b08de7c04de37f6fc6daefa67a Alan Peterson replied to the topic Pictures / Video in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pictures-video/#post-4432 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:50:51 -0600 Dumb question…    How do you get to the Facebook club page?

]]> 934ba844c7ba51a7598443cc142e7be4 Alan Peterson started the topic georgenrhonda in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/georgenrhonda/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:59:52 -0600 I responded to your message with a message.  Call me anytime.

]]> 5db1bf03d3b9a551e802e1d766617d7e Alan Peterson started the topic Castor Shut-ins in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/castor-shut-ins/ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:42:46 -0500 I took some photos at the Castor Shut-Ins this weekend. It’s gonna need a bit more rain to be floatable. But it looks nice.

]]> f4194b80cf1bc77524918552237e8565 Alan Peterson started the topic Castor Shut-ins in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/castor-shut-ins/ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:42:46 -0500 I took some photos at the Castor Shut-Ins this weekend. It’s gonna need a bit or rain to be floatable. But it looks nice.

]]> 5b005434c513f49e691d1bd43e1ee3b2 Alan Peterson replied to the topic camping at Silvermines (when Saint is low) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/camping-at-silvermines-when-saint-is-low/#post-3227 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:59 -0500 Jonathan,

Welcome to the most interesting area of Missouri. I have been wandering the St. Francois mountains for 50 years and intend to retire there in a couple years. The St. Francois Mountains are different from the rest of the Ozarks because of their volcanic origin. They are some of the oldest rocks in North America. Camping at Silver…Read more

]]> 5b005434c513f49e691d1bd43e1ee3b2 Alan Peterson replied to the topic camping at Silvermines (when Saint is low) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/camping-at-silvermines-when-saint-is-low/#post-3227 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:59 -0500 Jonathan,

Welcome to the most interesting area of Missouri. I have been wandering the St. Francois mountains for 50 years and intend to retire there in a couple years. The St. Francois Mountains are different from the rest of the Ozarks because of their volcanic origin. They are some of the oldest rocks in North America. Camping at Silver…Read more

]]> d75695ee1687bf613450293e4d4d89ac Alan Peterson replied to the topic camping at Silvermines (when Saint is low) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/camping-at-silvermines-when-saint-is-low/#post-3227 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:59 -0500 Jonathan,

Welcome to the most interesting area of Missouri. I have been wandering the St. Francois mountains for 50 years and intend to retire there in a couple years. The St. Francois Mountains are different from the rest of the Ozarks because of their volcanic origin. They are some of the oldest rocks in North America. Camping at Silver…Read more

]]> fbda7f5265807438849e83b26f15e6b2 Alan Peterson replied to the topic camping at Silvermines (when Saint is low) in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/camping-at-silvermines-when-saint-is-low/#post-3227 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:59 -0500 Jonathan,

Welcome to the most interesting area of Missouri. I have been wandering the St. Francois mountains for 50 years and intend to retire there in a couple years. The ST. Francois Mountains are different from the rest of the Ozarks because of their volcanic origin. They are some of the oldest rocks in North America. Camping at Silver…Read more

]]> 076e2794d74dcbdccb7f898ff12b54d0 Alan Peterson replied to the topic underwater food plot in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/underwater-food-plot/#post-3211 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:12:03 -0500 Cool

]]> 0850246a31896e27482e9a2c0ff40188 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Silvermines needs help in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/silvermines-needs-help/#post-2740 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:37:03 -0500 By the way, you may not be restricted to your own congressmen/senators. Some will only take comments from constituents. But you might try to contact the senators and congressman that represent Madison county.

]]> 6f09806d3e2226a319afd9bd4d49a289 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Silvermines needs help in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/silvermines-needs-help/#post-2737 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:20:41 -0500 Just a suggestion…

Filling out comment cards is okay, but you never really know if anyone pays attention to them. If you want an effective way to influence government agencies, send an e-mail to your senator and congressman. In this modern Internet era, it is simple. You can look up who they are, using your zip code in Google. Then go to their…Read more

]]> 157889af0de285ef3c012a8e079091dc Alan Peterson replied to the topic Silvermines needs help in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/silvermines-needs-help/#post-2737 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:20:41 -0500 Just a suggestion…

Filling out comment cards is okay, but you never really know if anyone pays attention to them. If you want an effective way to influence government agencies, send an e-mail to your senator and congressman. In this modern Internet era, it is simple. You can look up who they are, using your zip code in Google. Then go to there…Read more

]]> efb64a85164afa518bc77fd6242eb519 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Silvermines needs help in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/silvermines-needs-help/#post-2737 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:20:41 -0500 Just a suggestion…

Filling out comment cards is okay, but you never really know if anyone pays attention to them. If you want an effective way to influence government agencies, send an e-mail to your senator and congressman. In this modern Internet era, it is simple. You can look up who they are, using your zip code in Google. Then go to there…Read more

]]> 5c7147c622c69a075220cddac8a99b7c Alan Peterson started the topic Rain last night in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/rain-last-night/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:34:54 -0500 At my cabin near where Hwy E crosses the St Francis. The rain gauge says we got 3/4 inch last night.

]]> a34cd3329b759f887454e13da69852e0 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Saint, Marble, Big Creek - next week in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saint-marble-big-creek-next-week/#post-2637 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:35:59 -0500 Sorry about Kirk. I assumed he would be there this weekend (holiday and all that). I encourage you to get permission from Dwayne Ellis. That gives you a place to park and a legal take out.

]]> 05c98a0d2ee40a95ee50e44e582647cb Alan Peterson replied to the topic Saint, Marble, Big Creek - next week in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saint-marble-big-creek-next-week/#post-2514 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:41:47 -0500 Will,

You’re welcome. Unfortunately, Lower Rock Creek really needs a lot of rain to be “floatable”. “Unfortunate”, because the scenery is great. There is not any sort of easily accessible put-in, but I am happy to let you access an easy take-out at Hwy. E.

There are two potential take-outs for Marble Creek. When you get almost to the end of…Read more

]]> 52cc39dbcbe8f7f297e1625c8f85cd52 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Marble Creek Video in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/marble-creek-video/#post-2512 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:06:30 -0500 Dan,

Beginning about the 3:00 minute mark is the start of the property my family owns. At 4:44 is the beginning of our swimming hole. 4:59 is where our two cabins have been (before one washed away and the second burned to the ground). Just after 5:26 is the pool where the small gravel road crosses the creek (on land owned by Dwayne Ellis).…Read more

]]> b3fc56ac700d09c67ce9639d9aef1bf3 Alan Peterson replied to the topic Saint, Marble, Big Creek - next week in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saint-marble-big-creek-next-week/#post-2436 Sat, 20 Jun 2015 18:03:52 -0500 Blkbart,

Is that near the campgrounds?

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