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 »
September 10, 2019 at 1:14 pm in Blog, Press Release
Elk Rapids, MI – Paddle Antrim is ready to celebrate Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes at the Paddle Antrim Festival September 12-14th. This event is highlighted by 170 paddlers embarking on a two-day paddle through the Chain of Lakes and includes community events all weekend long for the entire community. On Friday September 13th paddlers will launch from the Village of Ellsworth’s River Park and paddle up to 15 miles… Read More »
June 19, 2019 at 9:20 pm in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim announced it will award $2,965 to five projects that benefit Northern Michigan’s waterways through its Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. “We are pleased to support and enhance these local projects that align with our mission, focusing on collaboration instead of duplication” says Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim’s Executive Director. In the past four years, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $24,000 through this program. Three projects focused on stewardship intiatives… Read More »
June 18, 2019 at 4:27 pm in Blog, Press Release
Elk Rapids, MI – On Friday June 14, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance staff gathered with representatives and supporters of the non-profit group Paddle Antrim to recognize the Chain of Lakes Water Trail as one of eight state designated water trails at a designation ceremony in Ellsworth Michigan, the start of this 80+ mile water trail in the pristine waters of Northern Michigan. “Michigan… Read More »
May 21, 2019 at 10:10 am in Blog, Press Release
Registration is now open for the 2019 Paddle Antrim Festival, September 12th-14th. Now in its fifth year, the Paddle Antrim Festival is the best way to experience the Chain of Lakes Water Trail and the quaint lakeside communities that surround it. This fun, non-competitive event provides opportunities for all levels of paddlers to participate one or two days with many distance options available. In addition to two great days of… Read More »
March 1, 2019 at 11:40 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce the Chain of Lakes Water Trail received a grant for $70,500 from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development toward development of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This grant includes funding for installation of signage, development of a paddler’s guide, and marketing for the water trail to improve the experience for paddlers while out on the water. “This water trail is truly… Read More »
February 1, 2019 at 12:52 pm in Press Release
Paddle Antrim announced it will award $2,400 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. Grass River Natural Area was awarded… Read More »
December 21, 2018 at 9:21 am in Blog, Press Release
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce the Chain of Lakes Water Trail is the first designated water trail in Northern Michigan. The State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recently designated eight water trails as part of its newly developed statewide water trail program. Water trails, a designated route along a river or lake designed for non-motorized watercraft like kayaks and canoes, positively impact the local economy, encourage healthy lifestyles,… Read More »
September 28, 2018 at 9:49 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. Since 2015, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $19,000 from income earned through their events. Projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed or… Read More »