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.
The Village of Central Lake and Paddle Antrim are pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 improvements at Thurston Park, creating a more welcoming and accessible gateway to the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Located on the east side of Thurston Park along Intermediate Lake, the completed improvements include a universal kayak and canoe launch, accessible parking, an ADA-compliant pathway connecting the parking area to the launch, and a… Read More »
September 18–20, Elk Rapids to Ellsworth, on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail There’s a moment on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail — somewhere between Ellsworth and Elk Rapids, paddle dipping in and out of glassy water — when you understand why hundreds of paddlers, spectators and volunteers mark this weekend on their calendars every year. Now in its 11th year, the Paddle Antrim Festival turns Northern Michigan’s Pure… Read More »
Public invited to help unlock matching funds through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program — Paddle Antrim, the Village of Central Lake, and the Central Lake Lions Club are inviting the community to help transform Thurston Park into a more welcoming, accessible, and connected public space for residents and visitors alike. The organizations have launched a fundraising campaign to support improvements at Thurston Park and are eligible for a matching… Read More »