Paddle, pedal, & play

Full-Day Itinerary

Morning

9:00 AM
Book an E-Bike Tour!
415 Ohio

Start your visit to Helena with a guided e-bike tour from Helena Adventure Company—an easy, engaging way to explore historic downtown and Helena River Park with a local guide. Along the route, discover the city’s rich history, from the Hopewell culture and Civil War to the legacy of the Elaine Massacre, while experiencing Helena’s mural trail, music heritage, and historic architecture.

Choose from the Helena Overview Tour or the LOW ROAD Tour, which ventures into the St. Francis National Forest on Crowley’s Ridge and includes a stop at the confluence of the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers.

BOOK NOW: https://www.helenaadventurecompany.com/e-bike-tours

10:30 AM
Take the Low Road
Cunningham Rd & Sterling Rd

Once you’ve got the hang of your e-bike, take a longer ride on the “low road” North of Helena. You’ll see lakes, trees, and fields on this out-and-back 16 mile ride, including Storm Creek Lake, where if you’ve got the time and energy, you can stop off and go for a swim! This ride ends at an amazing view point of the confluence of the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers. Head back toward Helena for lunch.

12:00 PM
Lunch
Downtown Helena

Grab a local bite to refuel downtown before heading back out for more fun.

Afternoon

1:00 PM
Buck Island Canoe Adventure
107 Perry

Meet your canoe guides from Quapaw Canoe Company at the Helena Harbor boat ramp and retrace your morning’s journey on water! On their 6-hour tour you’ll paddle downstream along the Helena Islands, exploring, beach-combing, swimming, sandbars, and fishing. Experiencing Helena’s natural surroundings from the water is truly an unforgettable experience.

Evening

7:30 PM
Relax Around the Campfire
4689 Phillips Rd 217

Head back to Storm Creek Lake for your stay at their campground’s tent sites or modern cabins. Stoke up a fire and roast hot dogs and marshmallows while you relax and gaze at the clear night sky of the Delta.