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Paddling through the pandemic to see the country from water level “up close and personal at this interesting time.”

>> anthony: depending on what metrics you're using, the mississippi is somewhere between the tenth and the fourth largest river in the world. one thing for sure, it's big. and it's freakin' strong. also, you really gotta put your back into it if you're crazy enough to wanna paddle a canoe around in its fast-moving waters. what's the source of the mississippi? >> john ruskey: well, anywhere a raindrop falls in 44% of america. and its furthest reach is three forks, montana. if you follow the volume of water, two-thirds comes down the ohio river. but most people say lake itasca, minnesota. >> ant...

At what age are they generally when they first -- >> john ruskey: uh, teenagers. and as soon as they can hold a paddle, the only thing we ask is interest and commitment. >> anthony: well, what does that mean, commitment? >> john ruskey: we have this thing called the three "rs". which is respect of yourself, getting good sleep, eating good food. especially before you go on a trip. the second one is respect of other people, the other paddlers and of course the clients. and then the third thing is taking care of the river. and you know they've been told by their parents, don't get on the mississi...

Tenderloins right on there. just keep an eye on them. good, we have full spectrum steaks. potatoes perfect. >> john ruskey: corn on the cob? >> anthony: yeah. a hunk of bread. living large on the mississippi. and yes, there is too much food for two people. and yes, that is a whole helluva lot of meat. and i know it would be awful to waste all that extra. but don't worry. >> john ruskey: woo-hoo. woo-hoo. >> man: woo. >> john ruskey: woo-woo. >> anthony: 'cause these gentlemen are tired and hungry. welcome, gentlemen. >> john ruskey: right on, quapaws. come on, there's corn on the cob here, gre...

Survival, and the ins and outs of guiding and the history of the river. most of these kids come from pretty distressed neighborhoods. and the hope, the intent, is that once trained up, they'll stay with the company. >> john ruskey: nice paddling, tony. you got the feather down. >> anthony: thank you. i'll be feeling that tomorrow. >> anthony: buck island. most of the island could be under 45 to 50 feet of flowing river water from april to june, with a spring ice melt and rain storms. >> john ruskey: we do a lot of cooking with dutch ovens out here. >> anthony: multipurpose and indestructible. ...