Kayaking tours boost Quincy tourism : News : ConnectTriStates.com

When you live along the Mississippi River, it's easy to take it for granted and not appreciate its natural beauty.The Quincy Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau hopes to capitalize off of one of the area's best natural resources. The Louisiana/Clarksville area has had kayak tours along the river for years. Now, they're available along Quincy's riverfront twice a month.

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