2010 Wednesdays on the Water
Summer Aquatic Tours
All tours are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please call 231-347-1181 to register for tours. Watch your mail box for a complete list of Summer Events.
Suggested items for tours:
Sunscreen, hat, bug dope, snacks/lunch, and water.
For canoe/kayak tours you must bring your own equipment. We also suggest an extra paddle for your boat, personal floatation device, and shoes you feel comfortable getting wet.
Thumb Lake Canoe & Kayak Tour
Wednesday, AUGUST 4
10:00am - Noon
Join Maureen Stine for a tranquil paddle through the peaceful waters of Thumb Lake. Thumb Lake, also known as Lake Louise, is a deep (152’) kettle lake, situated in Charlevoix county, surrounded by wooded hills. Due to the depth and other natural elements, the waters of this lake are exceptionally clear. Maureen will guide participants through an exploration of the lake, discussing flora and fauna of this natural gem.
Experience Level: Medium
Limit: 15
Maple River Awe-Inspiring Canoe & Kayak Tour
Wednesday, AUGUST 25
10:00am - 2:00pm
The Maple River is among the hidden paddling gems of the tip of the mitt. It drains an extensive area (~107,620 acres) in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties, including Pleasantview Swamp, Larks Lake, and Douglas Lake. The lower section flows fast from Pellston to Burt Lake, twisting and turning through incredibly scenic terrain and full of challenging obstacles for the experienced paddling enthusiast! This section also boasts great water quality and is rated by the state as a high quality blue-ribbon trout stream. Join Kevin Cronk on a scenic paddle down this lower section of the Maple to soak up some of its pristine beauty firsthand and learn more about the river and issues affecting it.
The Maple River is fast in some areas, meandering, and full of obstacles (primarily overhanging or downed trees). Participants MUST BE EXPERIENCED canoeists/kayakers! There are challenging sections of the river that could be dangerous for inexperienced paddlers.
Limit:15