Trav-VERSE' TRAV'-verse Bay and Boat the Betsie, May 23-25, 2008
Spend Memorial Day weekend up north. Stay at Cathy and George Granlund’s place nestled in the north woods and enjoy paddling Traverse Bay on Saturday and the winding Betsie River on Sunday. We’re also close to miles and miles of quiet secondary roads if you’d like to bicycle rather than paddle. Or you can hike for miles out of the back door. Read more…
Wednesday Evening Paddles for Summer, 2008
posted April 28, 2008 by Theron Brayman
The East Coast Paddlers will once again be running short trips on Wednesday evenings each week through the late spring and summer. Check the Weekday Paddles page for more information.
Manitou Islands Paddle, Sept. 12-15, 2008
posted April 28, 2008 by George Granlund
If paddling the Manitou Islands has been on your kayaking “bucket list”, then this is your opportunity to check it off. Read more…
Missouri Breaks, Aug. 20-25, 2008
posted April 4, 2008 by George Granlund
The 149-mile Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River flows through the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. The land and the rugged, surrounding Montana uplands (commonly called the Missouri Breaks) are defined in part by their history. The entire region was the homeland and lifeblood of American Indians. The river served as the pathway for Lewis and Clark, then the waterway for steamboats and a drawing card for fur trappers and traders. Later, the river and the Missouri Breaks were sanctuaries for desperados trying to stay a step ahead of the law. Read more…
Cooke Pond, May 16-17, 2008
posted March 9, 2008 by Laurie Seibert
There is a trip planned for May 16 and 17 to Cooke Pond (backwaters of the Au Sable). Camping from the kayak is planned- the site reserved is not accessible by car. Please plan on cold water and cool nights. Contact Jack at "sayitagain7 at hotmail.com" for more information. Space is limited to 10; if more than that are interested, another site will need to be reserved.