On my recent trip to Missouri to participate in the Mean Lamine race, I took some time to revisit various places along the Missouri River. Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, I was fortunate enough to witness a nice sunrise at the Dalton Bottoms river access.

During the Missouri River 340 race, I usually paddle this section of the river at night and often take a short break at the Dalton Bottoms ramp for some rest: arriving after midnight, and leaving well before sunrise.  In earlier years, I used to be the only one there, but now it’s quite popular among racers and their support teams. However, during my visit in late April, Dalton Bottoms was serene and peaceful, with only one fishing boat arriving shortly after sunrise. I spent some time there shooting pictures and video. You are welcome to check a small slideshow of my favorite shots.

I will probably stop at Dalton Bottoms again in August during the 2023 MR 340 race unless I manage to paddle all the way to Glasgow for my first longer rest stop.

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