Paddling Classes
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.
Registration is officially open for the 11th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival, returning September 18–20, 2026. This premier event invites paddlers of all levels to explore the Chain of Lakes Water Trail—the only Pure Michigan-designated water trail in Northern Michigan—while enjoying a revamped weekend schedule designed for maximum participation and skill-building. To make the festival more inclusive for working professionals, Paddle Antrim has shifted its primary paddling days to Saturday and… Read More »
As the spring sun begins to slowly warm Northern Michigan, Paddle Antrim is joining organizations across the country to recognize May as National Water Safety Month. While the air may be starting to warm, Paddle Antrim is issuing a critical reminder: water levels on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail and surrounding waterways are unseasonably high, and water temperatures remain life-threateningly cold. Current data shows that Grand Traverse Bay and… Read More »
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Rich Hannan and Gary Chenoweth. Both bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to conservation and community engagement. Rich Hannan is a retired research scientist whose career focused on the conservation of plant genetic resources. He spent decades with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service as a Research… Read More »