Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance. Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance. This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held in Central Lake at Thurston Park (7854 E Bradford St, Central Lake, MI 49622) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills… Read More »
DUE TO WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 12:00 PM on JUNE 29, 2023 Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle out of Central Lake. This hour-long slow paddle will meet at Central Lake’s Thurston Park, near the pavilion at 6:00 pm and launch at 6:15 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »
Drop in at M88 Morning Grind (614 E Cayuga St) in Bellaire between 9:00 and 10:00 am on July 13 to connect over a cup of coffee and chat about our volunteer opportunities. This event is open to current and prospective Paddle Antrim volunteers. We hope to see you there!
Register Now Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. We are thrilled to partner with CAKE CISMA on this training. The class will include off-water and on-water instruction. Join us on Monday July 17th from 5:30-7:30 pm… Read More »
The Elk Rapids Garden Club is thrilled to announce that their 2023 Garden Walk will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! This year’s Garden Walk theme is “Keep it Blue: Celebrate Water.” BUY eTICKETS ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../elk-rapids-garden-walk... You will receive the link to our Garden Walk Google Map with all of this year's garden locations right in your eTicket when it arrives to your email.… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) This all-day class is for those who may have taken one of our Kayaking Essentials (or another class) and want to continue to work on their skills and learn new skills. We will go over basic stroke techniques including bracing and edging. We will work on rescue techniques including self rescues and t-rescues. Because a portion… Read More »
Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice for an amazing evening paddle with Paddle Antrim, Little Traverse Conservancy, and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy through the St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area. CAKE CISMA (The Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Serving Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties ) will also join us for this community paddle to give brief remarks about identifying and reporting invasives… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will… Read More »
Register Today! Class will be held at: Arbutus Lake, No 5, Traverse City, MI (http://www.gtrec.org/facility.asp?ait=av&aid=18) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You… Read More »
Complete Waiver Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Elk River as a kick off to Elk Rapids Harbor Days. This hour long slow paddle will begin at Elk Rapid’s Rotary Park at 6:00 pm to check in and we will launch as a group at 6:15 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts… Read More »
Support Grass River Natural Area and Paddle Antrim at Traverse City Horse Shows! Don't miss the $200,000 Major League Show Jumping Team Competition on Friday, August 4, for an unforgettable time filled with delicious food, drinks, family fun, and elite-level show jumping. Plus, your ticket purchase will benefit Paddle Antrim and Grass River Natural Area. Click HERE to purchase tickets today. About Traverse City Horse Shows Traverse City Horse Shows… Read More »
Complete Waiver Throw on your Chacos and grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Intermediate River as a lead up to Bellaire’s Rubber Ducky Festival & Race. This community paddle is sponsored by Short's Brewing Company with special guests Chaco Footwear. This hour long slow paddle on the Intermediate River will begin at Bellaire’s Richardi Park (100… Read More »
The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere… Read More »