July 29, 2018 at 11:10 am in Press Release
Paddling is becoming an even more popular recreational activity and Paddle Antrim is offering paddlers a great way to get out on the water with the fourth annual Paddle Antrim Festival, September 13-15th. This Festival celebrates Northern Michigan’s waters and communities and highlights the diversity of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. The Paddle Antrim Festival is a fun, non-competitive event where paddlers can enjoy being out on Antrim County’s… Read More »
June 19, 2018 at 9:46 pm in Press Release
Paddle Antrim is excited to offer kayaking and paddleboarding classes this summer in Northern Michigan. These are great classes for beginners and for those who have been paddling for a while but have never had any formal training. These interactive on the water classes are great fun for learning how to paddle more efficiently and make sure you are safe while out on the water. Classes offered include both adult… Read More »
May 30, 2018 at 8:25 pm in Press Release
Paddle Antrim announced it will award $3,835 to two projects that benefit Northern Michigan’s waterways through its Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. “Our Ripple Effect grant program provides a wonderful way for us to expand our impact by funding projects that support our mission of protecting our waterways and connecting people to these amazing waters through paddling” says Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim’s Executive Director. The Village of Bellaire was awarded… Read More »
May 16, 2018 at 8:51 am in Press Release
Bellaire, MI – Paddling is becoming an even more popular recreational activity and Paddle Antrim is offering many ways for people to get out on the water this year. “We want to get more people out on the water for a fun and safe experience this summer,” said Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim Executive Director. “From relaxed paddles to classes to large festivals – there is something for everyone.” Paddle Antrim… Read More »
April 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm in Press Release
Bellaire, MI (April 26, 2018) – While temperatures in Northern Michigan are warming up, Paddle Antrim warns paddlers to take precautions to protect themselves from heightened dangers of sudden, unexpected cold water immersion while on early season paddling outings. “As our spring air temperatures are warming, the water temperatures are still cold and so paddlers need to take extra steps to protect themselves from the dangers of being suddenly swamped… Read More »
March 20, 2018 at 2:43 pm in Blog
We are excited to host the 4th annual Paddle Antrim Festival this September 13-15th. This is going to be a great year as we took this awesome event and made changes to incorporate even more paddlers while keeping paddler safety our top priority. This year all types of kayaks and canoes will be able to participate on Day 1, which goes from Ellsworth to Bellaire – up to 15 miles… Read More »
March 9, 2018 at 8:52 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim is accepting applications for their bi-annual Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect the waterways and connect people to them. Potential projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to the lakes and rivers. In the past three years, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $15,000 from income earned through their events. Projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of… Read More »
January 16, 2018 at 9:53 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim announced it will award $3,000 to two projects that benefit Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes region through education, water resources protection, and increasing access to the water. “Our Ripple Effect grant program provides a wonderful way for us to expand our impact by funding projects that support our mission of protecting our waterways and connecting people to these amazing waters through paddling” says Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim’s Executive… Read More »
December 11, 2017 at 2:21 pm in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim recently received a Charlevoix County Community Foundation grant to develop wayfinding signs for the upper portion of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail during their 2017 fall grant cycle. The Chain of Lakes Water Trail is a vast waterway which includes 15 connected lakes and rivers in Antrim, Charlevoix, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse counties. It is designed for people using small, non-motorized watercraft like kayaks and canoes. There… Read More »
December 11, 2017 at 11:50 am in Blog
Recently, I met a woman who shared her excitement about watching minks play along the shore near Central Lake. When I asked where else on the Chain of Lakes she has visited, she admitted that while she was born here, she has not explored beyond her home and Village parks because she wasn’t sure where to go. We need your support to help us improve access to and protect the… Read More »