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River: A Haibun Inspired by the Six Mile-St. Claire Greenway As we launch, I ask myself what remarkable thing will happen on this river, in this sprawling wetland spotted with low-growth shrubbery and ruined forest. It is the wrong question. First, we must launch.  The wet deck, a platform of treated lumber thrusts over the river like a sturdy hand, but that structure doesn’t make stepping down to river level… Read More »

A Lens On Adventure with Art Since 2015, the Paddle Antrim Festival has drawn over 1,200 people from all over the country to Northern Michigan to experience the beauty of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This two-day non-competitive paddling event has become a fixture in the region, bringing visitors from near and far to celebrate our waterways and communities year after year. The festival has also become a celebration… Read More »

For many people, their first experience with Paddle Antrim—whether at a festival, class, or community event—sparks more than just a day of fun on the water. It often begins a journey of connection, curiosity, and commitment. For George Grazul, it started in 2017 when he took a safety class after moving to Traverse City and looking for a way to meet other paddlers. “Paddle Antrim wasn’t exactly what I was… Read More »

Debbie & Paul’s Dedication to Paddling Education  When Paddle Antrim began, a key foundation was to promote paddling with safety always in mind. One of the voids that was quickly apparent, was there were no paddling classes offered locally to provide paddlers with the skills needed. To fill this gap Paddle Antrim began offering paddling classes to adults and youth in 2017. Since these classes began, hundreds of paddlers have… Read More »