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Powerboat Nationals come to Lake Taneycomo at Branson Landing

Fighter jets on the water? Come experience this one-of-a-kind race in person, for free, along Lake Taneycomo!

Powerboat Nationals Formula Light Series is an entertaining Championship Event filled with a minimum of 10 of the world’s newest, fastest, sleekest inshore powerboats, all racing along Lake Taneycomo on the Branson waterfront.

You’ll have several opportunities to see these amazing boats race as you watch from Branson Landing or other spots along the Landing Boardwalk:

• Round #1: May 14-15, 2022
• Round #2 is June 18-19, 2022
• Round #4 is July 23-34, 2022
• Round #6 and North American Championship is Sept 10-11, 2022

Testing begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Time trials begin at noon, and the race heats are from 1-5 p.m. On Sunday, Testing begins at 10 a.m. and racing begins at noon. The awards ceremony is at 3 p.m.

You can also meet the racers and get autographs and memorabilia at the Branson Landing Fountains.

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Tim Seebold from the F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Nationals joins the show to talk about the event and the Mississippi River Music Festival both occurring on Saturday, June 22 in Alton, Ill.

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Formula 1 Powerboat Racing returning to Alton for first time in 32 years

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Super-fast-racing-boats are back in the St. Louis-area this week.

For the first time in 32 years, Formula One Powerboats are returning to Alton, Illinois to race on the Mississippi River.

"The Formula One powerboat is the hardest cornering racing vehicle on earth," said Tim Seebold, Managing Director of the Formula One Powerboat Championship.

These boats go as fast as 120 miles per hour and pull 7 G's on turns.

"With the Catamaran Tunnel design, you are packing as much air underneath the boat as you can to lift the boat out the water," said Seebold. "So when it's running correctly down on the straightaway, you only got to put the boat in the water."

Seebold says boats will be racing throughout the weekend in the Midwest Nationals.

On Friday night, there's a meet and greet with some of the drivers at Mac's on Belle Street and you can see the boats up close.

On Saturday, there will be several races and the city of Alton is bringing back the Mississippi River Festival with live music.

On Sunday, it will wrap up with more racing and the awards ceremony.

General Admission is free but tickets are available for bleacher sets and VIP experiences.

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Explore Hells Canyon, North America’s Deepest River Gorge The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, hugs the borders of northeastern Oregon and western Idaho, and southeast Washington. This national showcase holds 652,488 acres of beauty and adventure, where you can let your senses run as wild as the landscape. 

Hells Canyon offers scenic vistas that rival any on the continent. World-class whitewater boating. Spectacular mountain peaks. Vast reaches of remote wilderness for hiking or horseback riding. Diverse and abundant wildlife. Artifacts from prehistoric tribes and rustic remains of early miners and settlers. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area truly offers something for everyone, and much to remember. We know you will enjoy Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, whether you choose to explore by road, trail, or boat.

Access by Boat The best way to experience Hells Canyon is by river on a thrilling jet boat tour or rafting adventure. Guided jet boat trips range from half day to full day. Your guide will share tales of the canyon from early Native Americans, miners, and ranchers. You’ll experience hidden petroglyphs with ancient messages, a variety of wildlife, white sandy beaches, and waterfalls as you pass through the deepest canyon in North America. Guided jet boat tours leave from Lewiston and White Bird seasonally daily.

Rafting outfitters provide multi-day trips. You’ll experience an array of whitewater rapids with plenty of time for hiking, fishing and relaxing on the beach. Guides will set up camp and prepare delicious and fresh meals for you to enjoy.

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Access by Road There is only one point of access by road into Hells Canyon from North Central Idaho, Pittsburg Landing. Just south of White Bird, take Deer Creek Road where it leaves Hwy 95 at mile marker 222. After crossing the Salmon River, turn left and stay on the main road, approximately 17 miles to Pittsburg Landing. This is a well-maintained single lane gravel road with turnouts, that crosses the divide between the Salmon and Snake rivers. There are steep grades on both sides of this divide, so visitors pulling travel trailers or driving RVs should use extreme caution.

Fishing in the Canyon You can fish year round for Walleye, Catfish, Bass, and Trout. Salmon and steelhead fishing is seasonal and dependent on Idaho Fish and Game rules. The Snake River has some of the world’s largest sturgeon that grow up to 11 feet and can weigh over 400 pounds! These monster fish are the largest freshwater fish in North America. If you’re lucky enough to reel one in, snap a photo for bragging rights and release it….these fish are catch-and-release only.

Hiking & Camping in Hells Canyon The Snake River National Recreation Trail (#102) winds along the Idaho side of the Snake River beginning near Pittsburg Landing. The trail follows rocky slopes, goes under cliffs, and along grassy canyons ending at Brush Creek. Some jet boat outfitters will drop you and your gear off at a sandy beach to access trailheads or for an overnight stay in a rustic riverside lodge or campsite.

This area is remote and you’re likely to encounter rattlesnakes and poison ivy. Be prepared and check the latest advisories and closures with the Forest Service .

Glimpses of Hells Canyon Catch views of Hells Canyon from scenic overlooks. Low Saddle & Saw Pit Saddle Viewpoints Access via primitive dirt and gravel Forest Road 241 off Hwy 95 near Riggins; Open June-Nov

Heavens Gate Overlook 19 miles west of Riggins off Hwy 95 on Forest Road 517 (rough, steep road); Elevation 8,400 ft; Open July-Sept 

Permits are required year-round for all non-commercial floaters and powerboaters on the Snake River within the HCNRA. Take time to read the regulations printed on the back of the permit before embarking on your trip. During the primary river season, reservations and trip permits issued by the Forest Service are required to launch trips at specific locations along the river. Powerboat or float permits and reservations; General HCNRA Information 509.758.0616; Non-Commercial Float Information/Reservations 509.758.1957; Non-Commercial Powerboat Information/Reservations 509.758.0270

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June 23, 2023: Indoor Free Flight - Final Report

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June 22, 2023: Indoor Free Flight

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June 20, 2023: Indoor Free Flight

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June 19, 2023: Indoor Free Flight

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Day one of the Indoor Nats was a reunion, firstly. Free Flight-minded friends and flying buddies gather every summer, this time at the Kibbie Dome in east central Idaho, for the annual convocation. This year, even a sizable contingent from Europe made the trip. No doubt several are eyeing the inaugural F1D and F1N FAI World Cup offered at this outsized Nats.

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2023 Indoor FF Introduction

The 100th anniversary of the first Nats gets underway Monday, June 19, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. The flying site is the stupendous 146-foot Kibbie Dome at the University of Idaho.

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Official flying wrapped up for the lightweight events (F1D, HLS, Intermediate Stick, ROG Stick, Cabin, F1R, Helicopter, Ornithopter, F1L, and Easy B) on Friday, May 27, at 9 p.m.

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Indoor FF Nats Day 4

By Don DeLoach Day Four at Round Valley Dome … more terrific flying by the best Indoor fliers in the US and beyond.

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Indoor Nats Day 3

Day three at the Indoor Nats started with the arrival of a bunch of additional entries. The contestant count is now up to 45.

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The 2022 Indoor Free Flight Nats continued Wednesday, May 25, in Eagar, Arizona.

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