Grizzly bears and the Missouri Breaks
Lets talk Grizzly bear history! It appeared in North America duri...
Guided Trips
Looking for a longer trip tailored to your group?
Our 3 – 6 day Guided Trips are great for you!
Day Trips
A day-trip is perfect for a short stay in Fort Benton.
Relax, kick back, and paddle for 4-6 hours!
Rentals
We have a huge fleet of canoes and kayaks.
From a single kayak to large family reunions!
Shuttles
Nothing beats someone else driving you and your stuff after your time on the water!
Popular Destinations
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is one of America’s undiscovered gems. Meandering through the vast and breathtakingly beautiful northern Great Plains, its rare geology was formed during the last ice age.
Missouri River White Cliffs
Towering white sandstone cliffs and secluded cottonwood-shaded campsites mark this stretch of the Missouri. Both sunrise and sunset provide unrivaled natural light shows on the cliff faces.
Missouri River Badlands
Rugged, remote, quiet. The badlands section comprises a nearly 70-mile stretch where the river seems to have “broken” through the surrounding rough uplands, hence the famed title, “the Missouri Breaks”.
Marias River
The Marias is one of northern Montana’s best kept secrets. While Meriwether Lewis christened the river “Maria’s River” (for his cousin Maria Wood), the Blackfeet people, who used the river for a millennium, call it “Bear River”.
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Best Experiences
Connie’s Bottom and how it got its name
Where is Connie’s Bottom? On most of MRO’s six-day trips,...
In the Missouri River Breaks of Montana, paddling into the past
It’s a cliche to say that trips through the canyonlands of the ...
Best practice for Missouri River Canoe tripping.
Written by : Kelly EngenKelly has been guiding on the Upper Misso...
Photography in the Upper Missouri River Breaks
By Camera and Canoe: Tuning in to the Missouri River Breaks Kelly...
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What to Expect
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument and the Marias River corridor are best experienced by canoe or kayak. Because both rivers are wide, with docile currents and lack white water rapids, the trip is easily navigated and doesn’t require advanced, technical skill. Visitors can expect to paddle (with the current) 14-20 miles per day.
