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May 2018
Lizard Creek Fort Dodge, Iowa Whitewater Paddling
We will put in at either Hwy P29 (Lentsch Access) which will require 13.6 miles of paddling or P41 (Rasch Access) which will shorten the trip to less than six miles. The upper stretches of this paddle include several very nice riffles and small drops. The last couple of miles include the Gypsum Miles Rapids (Class I-II), a boulder field and another Class I drop through a breached low head dam before arriving at Phinney Park.
Find out more »June 2018
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race
This historic Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race is an amateur canoe race for paddlers of all ages and abilities. There are 11 canoe divisions, 8 kayak divisions and 1 non-competitive division. Famously fun times! This popular canoe/kayak race is for paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 11 canoe divisions, 8 kayak divisions and 1 open (non-competitive) division. From the ultra-competitive, experienced river runners to young families and newbies just wanting to enjoy a memorable paddling experience on the Fox…
Find out more »Big Cobb River, Southern Minnesota Whitewater Paddling
This river offers about six miles of almost continuous Class I and II whitewater. The whitewater runs are not technical and are a good introduction for someone wanting to learn how to run whitewater. It also has a very short shuttle (2 miles) which allows time to run this stretch of the river more than once in a day. Our plan is to run it once on Saturday...
Find out more »July 2018
Family Fun Mississippi River Paddle
With: Wilderness Inquiry When: 7/28/18 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Start: Hidden Falls Regional Park (North Gate) End: Harriet Island Day trips are an introductory half-day canoe experience on the Mighty Mississippi River. They're a great way for you and your family to experience our community and its wild places from a whole new vantage point. https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/event/evt16455/
Find out more »August 2018
Celebrating Canoes – Past and Present
Finish off the summer by joining us for a long weekend of celebrating canoes and canoeing. Held near Ely, MN at YMCA Camp Widgiwagan on Burntside Lake. In special honor of canoes built by and the legacy of Joe Seliga.
Find out more »April 2020
Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup and Expo
The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup, held at scenic Skansie Brothers Park, is the premiere event for Pacific Northwest canoe, kayak, paddleboard and outrigger athletes and enthusiasts alike. This two-day event features competitive racing for the expert and novice as well as youth paddlers. On shore hosts a complete expo with the industry’s top manufacturers, clubs, retailers, non-profit organizations and more. Proceeds from the Paddlers Cup benefit the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team. Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Find out more »Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show
The Ottawa Outdoors & Adventure Travel Show is the largest outdoor & adventure travel event in the National Capital region. Set in spring, it launches the season as we showcase the latest in the industry’s products and services that are guaranteed to ignite and nurture the passion of the outdoor enthusiast.
Find out more »Charleston Outdoor Fest
Whether you’re a devoted outdoor sporting enthusiast or just beginning to explore nature’s playground, you’ll find your perfect fit for fun and fitness at this amazing three-day festival. Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, slacklining, mountain biking, archery—even disc golf—there’s something for everyone! The 28th annual East Coast Paddlesports Symposium is a 3-day immersion in the history, technique, hands-on experience, and fun of kayaking, canoeing, SUP, and more. The symposium is the heart of the Charleston Outdoor Fest, and paddling enthusiasts…
Find out more »National Parks Week
Every year during the month of April, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to celebrate America's treasured places during National Park Week. Join the fun! National Park Week is a great time to #FindYourPark (o mejor dicho, #EncuentraTuParque) and show our treasured national parks that you care.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventure Expo
Join all of your like-minded friends at the Midwest Mountaineering store, the big-top tents, and the University of Minnesota campus for Over 100 exhibitors including local environmental nonprofits, trail organizations, outfitters, ski areas, tourism promoters, etc., over 120 Presentations about everything outdoor related. Special events include the Canoe & Kayak Auction, Paddlesports Demo, and the The Radical Reels Tour. Get product information from manufacturers’ representatives, eat wonderful treats and meals from our food vendors. Admission is FREE!
Find out more »New York Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo
What started on a small lakeside beach in the tiny hamlet of Inlet, NY, has grown to become the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP sale in the country. Our locations in Saratoga Springs and Old Forge offer the largest selection anywhere, with over 1,000 models from more than a dozen leading manufacturers. During the weekend, paddling experts will be presenting free demonstrations and clinics to help you improve your paddling techniques and put you in the best equipment for your needs.…
Find out more »May 2020
Driftless Sports Convergence
The Convergence is an act of coming together – all silent sports – here in the Driftless Region of the Midwest. 50,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, bikes, camping, fishing, archery, hiking, equipment and information brought to you by some of the Nation’s top experts and retailers. A spectacle of all things outdoors to tempt you to learn new skills, upgrade your equipment and make new friends! To cap it all off – we throw a party with food trucks…
Find out more »Adirondack Paddlefest & Outdoor Expo
Adirondack Paddlefest is the largest on-water canoe and kayak sale in the country and features over 75 of the leading manufacturers of canoes, kayaks, and accessories. Over 1,000 canoes and kayaks will be on sale all weekend at special show prices. Our on-water location in Old Forge offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, and ample parking. Nestled within beautiful mountains and lakes, Old Forge is the gateway to the western Adirondacks and the proposed Great…
Find out more »Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
The beautiful course runs 18.5 miles on the upper Des Plaines River in northern Illinois. Added in 2014 the 5.25 mile Minithon ends at the same finish line as the longstanding 18.5 mile Marathon. The post race party continues with food, music, awards and story swapping. Join us for outdoor fun, adventure and camaraderie – the biggest one-day paddling event in the country – – racing and non-racing classes – – two course lengths to choose from – Bring your…
Find out more »Annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta
Imagine paddling a canoe 70 miles in one day, challenging the elements and testing your endurance against the unpredictable Susquehanna River in upstate New York. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta has over 50 races in one or two person classes, including: Generation Gap Relay, Race Relay, Scout Races, 1-man 18 mile sprint, youth races, 70 mile amateur endurance races, spring, and the 70 mile pro endurance races.
Find out more »June 2020
Maine Canoe Symposium
Established in 1986, the Maine Canoe Symposium is a volunteer-run, nonprofit weekend event held annually at Camp Winona on Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine. The Symposium allows participants of all ages to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of North American canoeing heritage and to develop canoeing and related skills through educational workshops, presentations, and hands-on instruction.
Find out more »The Boundary Waters Expo
Join us at the edge on the Boundary Waters for a two day celebration of canoeing, camping and wilderness travel The Boundary Waters expo is a family friendly two day event featuring speakers, vendors, activities. Located on East Bearskin Lake 26 miles from Grand Marais Featuring: Equipment Demos Our location on the edge of a beautiful BWCA lake provides a perfect opportunity to test canoes, paddles and other gear. Wet your paddle, string up a tarp, and crawl into a…
Find out more »Texas Water Safari
The ‘World’s Toughest Canoe Race’ Starting at the Cuero Highway 236 bridge and ending at Victoria City Park, this great race is run over 39 miles of the fastest water on the Texas Water Safari course. Finishing positions in the Texas River Marathon, also fondly known as “The Prelim”, are used to determine starting positions in the Safari itself, (with one position on each row being set aside for out-of-state teams whose members cannot all make it to Texas in…
Find out more »Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival
Rows of hand-made and unique watercraft, a boat parade, craft demonstrations, an evening square dance, boat and tool auction, chili and brats...there’s a bit of everything during our Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival. Try your hand at a workshop or course; be inspired by the stories of boat builders, sailors and travelers; plan your next adventure. Join us as we welcome the summer season in the best way possible: talking boats, celebrating community and hanging out on the…
Find out more »Yukon River Quest
The 715-kilometer (444-mile) wilderness adventure paddling race is held on the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. The YRQ is the world’s longest annual canoe and kayak race. It is known as the “Race to the Midnight Sun,” as paddlers race round-the-clock under a sky that never gets dark. There are just two mandatory rest stops of 10 hours over the course of the entire event. 4061-4th Ave., Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 1H1
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