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 »
Tuesday, February 27 | 9 - 10 AM @Happy Camper Coffee in Elk Rapids (212 River Street) Join us for a delightful volunteer coffee hour at Happy Camper Coffee in Elk Rapids! This informal gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers and brighten up the winter season. Let's share stories, exchange ideas, and discuss exciting volunteer opportunities and more over a warm cup of coffee. Whether you're a… Read More »
Each year since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival World Tour has showcased the very best paddling films from around the world. The time is quickly approaching again for this fun and motivating annual event, showcasing the incredible realm of adventure paddle sports, and breathtaking cinematography. Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation is excited to bring the World Tour Paddling Film Festival to Northern Michigan, Thursday, April 25, 2024. From whitewater action to sea… Read More »
Join us on Saturday, June 1st, at Bellaire's Richardi Park for a paddling season kick-off on Intermediate River, followed by a gathering at Short's Beer Garden. We look forward to kicking off our 10th paddling season with friends and supporters. The community paddle portion of this event will run from 2:00 - 3:30 pm, followed by a gathering at Short's Beer Garden just down the road from 3:30 - 5:00… Read More »
Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) REGISTER TODAY Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) certification program teaches basic safety and paddling knowledge, as well as simple rescue skills. The training for this certification includes general on water safety and kayaking. With this training, participants will be able to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge beginning paddlers in a land-based setting. This is great training for livery staff,… Read More »
On Saturday, June 8th, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, all are invited to come out and connect with our incredible local network of people and organizations at Elk Rapids Veterans Memorial Park during Nature Fest! Paddle Antrim will host a booth with Elk Rapids Trail Alliance. Returning for the second time, Nature Fest is a large gathering of over fifty organizations that promote environmental wellbeing in our area.… Read More »
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing paddle on Ellsworth Lake as part of the Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast. This leisurely paddle begins at River Park (6625 Bridge St). Check-in begins at 6:30 pm, and we will launch as a group at 6:45 pm. We're thrilled to have CAKE CISMA join us during this community paddle to educate paddlers on being good stewards of our… Read More »
Support Paddle Antrim by attending the June 15 Traverse City Horse Show! All general admissions tickets sold on June 15 and 16 will be donated to Paddle Antrim to support our mission. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. About the June 15th Horse Show: USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship: Join Traverse City Horse Shows for a showcase of equestrian talent at Flintfields Horse Park. Witness elite riders and horses from around… Read More »
Support Paddle Antrim by attending the June 16 Traverse City Horse Show! All general admissions tickets sold on June 15 and 16 will be donated to Paddle Antrim to support our mission. CLICK HERE to purchase a ticket to the June 16 show. About the June 16 Horse Show: $182,000 Southern Arches 4* Grand Prix: Join Traverse City Horse Shows for a showcase of equestrian talent at Flintfields Horse Park. Witness elite… Read More »
Join Paddle Antrim and Grass River Natural Area for an unforgettable birding paddle adventure! Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or preferred watercraft and embark on a journey to explore the natural beauty and diverse birdlife of Grass River. Led by Grass River's knowledgeable education director and seasoned birder, this leisurely paddle will offer opportunities to identify birds and learn about the rich history of the area. Set aside one hour of… 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 »
Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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.… Read More »
Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »
Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »
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 6:30 pm and launch at 6:45 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for our slow paddles. Community paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are… Read More »
Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. Topics covered include: personal and group equipment, on and off water safety and etiquette, safe launching and landing, strokes to maneuver your boat forward, backward, stopping,… Read More »
Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »
Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »
Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Register Today! 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 »