Celebrate 10 Years With Paddle Antrim!
We need your support to help us improve access to and protect the water quality of our lakes and rivers.
Paddle Antrim’s mission is to protect our water resources by using paddle sports to connect people to our waterways.
Explore suggested water trail routes to create the perfect paddle experience for you and your group.
Paddle Antrim is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Ripple Effect Mini Grants. These grants will support two projects aimed at protecting Northern Michigan’s waterways. The Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program is funded by revenue from Paddle Antrim’s events, such as the Paddle Antrim Festival. “A portion of the proceeds from our events is channeled directly into this program,” said Deana Jerdee, Executive Director of Paddle Antrim. “This… Read More »
Paddle Antrim and the Village of Elk Rapids are excited to announce that construction has commenced at Elk Rapids Rotary Park, with completion anticipated by late fall 2024. “This week, we were thrilled and honored to break ground on construction at Elk Rapids Rotary Park,” said Karen Simpson, Village President. “With construction slated to be complete in November, we are excited to be at the finish line of implementing our… Read More »
A decade ago, few organizers imagined that the creation of Paddle Antrim, a small non-profit, would become a catalyst for regional support to protect and promote Northern Michigan’s pristine 100-mile Chain of Lakes. As the paddling organization celebrates its 10th anniversary, Paddle Antrim’s collaborations with volunteer paddling enthusiasts, local businesses, and local governments across the region have resulted in: The first state-designated water trail in northern Michigan, a 100-mile route… Read More »
