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.
If you care for an older child or adult family member with a disability, you know how hard it can be to find a safe, private place to help them in a public restroom. Too often, caregivers are forced to change their loved ones in the back of a car or on a bathroom floor. Rather than face that, many families stay home when they can’t count on finding a… Read More »
Paddle Antrim is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect local waterways and connect people to them. Eligible projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to lakes and rivers. Since 2015, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $40,000 to 39 projects. To be considered, projects must focus on the Elk River Chain… Read More »
What a weekend! From September 18–20, 202 paddlers joined us for the 11th annual Paddle Antrim Festival, paddling up to 42 miles across the Chain of Lakes Water Trail — Northern Michigan’s only state-designated Pure Michigan Water Trail. Over three days, paddlers and neighbors gathered in Ellsworth, Central Lake, Bellaire, and Elk Rapids to celebrate the lakes, rivers and communities that make this place so special. This year also brought… Read More »