July 1, 2020 at 12:46 pm in Blog
We are excited to announce that we, along with the Village of Elk Rapids, are looking for public input on a preliminary design of improvements for Elk Rapids Rotary Park. We announced this project back in 2019 and are very excited to be moving forward to the community input phase. In 2017, the Village of Elk Rapids completed a Recreation Survey and a universal kayak launch was an identified improvement… Read More »
June 12, 2020 at 9:05 am in Blog
Dear Friends, For the last five years we have welcomed paddlers to northern Michigan to experience our pristine waterways during the Paddle Antrim Festival. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the difficult decision to cancel the beloved festival for 2020. This year has not turned out as any of us have expected and to hear of another cancellation is likely not the news you were looking for… Read More »
May 18, 2020 at 1:17 pm in Blog
Here at Paddle Antrim paddler safety is of the upmost importance. Northern Michigan is expected to see air temperatures in the range of 70 degrees this week and while we are excited for the warmer weather we want to remind everyone that the water is still extremely cold. During this strange time of social distancing, many of us are relying on nature more than ever for entertainment which means you… Read More »
April 24, 2020 at 8:45 am in Press Release
Paddle Antrim is joining the global #GivingTuesdayNow movement to raise funds and share stories of generosity in the Chain of Lakes region and beyond. #GvingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support… Read More »
March 31, 2020 at 12:29 pm in Blog
Greetings! We wanted to take a moment and check in with you. Like you, we are taking a moment to read the ever-changing flow of the situation, and identify a plan to best navigate these uncharted rapids. We believe that access to nature is critical during these times and will continue to be. Therefore, thanks to incredible donors who helped us create a successful capital campaign, we are working with… Read More »
March 12, 2020 at 4:21 pm in Blog
Elk Rapids, MI – Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce the addition of a water trail expert and a seasoned marketing professional to their growing organization. Harry Burkholder joins the board of directors and Ellie Kirkpatrick joins the staff as a marketing and outreach specialist. Burkholder, a Traverse City resident, has established himself as one of the foremost authorities in Michigan for water trails and recreation authorities. In 2019 Burkholder… Read More »
November 25, 2019 at 11:41 am in Blog
When people have fun and positive experiences on the water, they fall in love with a place. It’s this sense of care that leads to a curiosity about what makes a place special and nurtures an instinct to protect it. Paddle Antrim is currently leading and coordinating the development of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Your support for this effort will help to create a high quality and accessible… Read More »
November 19, 2019 at 1:18 pm in Press Release
Grant Will Fund Signage Needed for Northern Michigan’s Only Water Trail Elk Rapids, MI – Paddle Antrim has received a $25,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation supporting the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Paddle Antrim will install signage and develop materials for users to have a quality experience out on the water. The signs and materials will include practical information on the trail but also convey important messages such… Read More »
November 11, 2019 at 9:39 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce the public phase of its capital campaign to open the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. The water trail includes over 80 miles of trail through sixteen unique lakes and rivers. To date, Paddle Antrim has raised over $180,000, two-thirds of its $275,000 capital campaign goal. Through this campaign, Paddle Antrim will install the signage and develop materials needed for users to have a quality… Read More »
October 31, 2019 at 9:59 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim is working with the Village of Elk Rapids to design improvements to Rotary Park. This project will include identified improvements and provide opportunities for community input. “Improvements to Rotary Park, including a kayak launch, were identified in the Village of Elk Rapids’ Recreation Survey in 2017,” says Caroline Kennedy, Elk Rapids Assistant Village Manager. “We appreciate Paddle Antrim’s support in securing the funding for this project and look… Read More »