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DAY TRIPS
“Floating the rivers takes you through the land, not
merely over its surface…this
particular form of intimacy…can only be had on the rivers. It flows
through your
memory and leaves behind a ripple of emotion: reverence.” – Steven Trimble
"PLANTERS MOON"
FULL MOON PADDLE
- April 27th, 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors shower
onto the water surrounding your kayak as dusk slowly
encompasses you. Stars sparkle over your head. Paddle
east quietly until the moon rises on the horizon and
transforms into a full moon, sending a stream of light
across the water before you. We’ll paddle for two hours,
with a stop along the way to have snacks. No experience
needed and all equipment (including glow sticks and
lights), instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
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DETAILS:
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5:45 pm Meet at
Strouds beach April 27
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6-8 pm Kayak
MORNING WILDFLOWER HIKE
and/or KAYAK STROUDS SHORELINE
- May 2nd, 2010
Welcome spring and re-awaken your
spirit as you search for Trillium, Violets,
Dutchman’s-breeches, Squirrel-corn, Phlox, Columbine,
Jack-in-the-pulpit, Wood-sorrel, May-apple,
Blue-eyed-Mary and other spring miracles. This moderate
hike (4-5 miles) begins at Sells Park and ends at
Strouds Run State Park. If you choose, round out the day
with an easy paddle surrounded by Redbud and Dogwood
along the shores of Stroud’s Dow Lake. No experience
needed and all equipment and instruction provided.
$35
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DETAILS:
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9:30 am meet at Sells Park at the top of Avon off
East State Street in Athens
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10 am-4pm hike (bring
your own lunch)
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4-5:30 pm kayak
RACCOON CREEK KAYAK
ADVENTURE
- May 8th and 12th, 2010
Spring’s greening buds
color the banks of Raccoon Creek and provide the perfect
backdrop for exploring this mystical waterway. One of
Ohio’s longest streams, it turns and twists through six
southeastern counties before joining the Ohio River
downstream from Gallipolis. Around each bend, you’ll
sense Native American history and natural treasures
hidden quietly beneath forested hillsides. Previous
kayaking experience required. All equipment provided or
bring your own kayak.
$60
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DETAILS:
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9 am meet in Athens at the BP station on Richland
Ave. Carpool to launch site
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11 am- 4:30 pm kayak
(lunch is provided)
“FLOWER MOON” FULL MOON
PADDLE
- May 26th, 27th, 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors
shower onto the water surrounding your kayak as dusk slowly encompasses you.
Stars sparkle over your head. Paddle east quietly until the moon rises on the
horizon and transforms into a full moon, sending a stream of light across the
water before you. We’ll paddle for two hours, with a stop along the way to have
snacks. No experience needed and all equipment (including glow sticks and
lights), instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
Register Now!
DETAILS:
May
26th
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6:30 pm meet at Lake Logan beach
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6:45-8:45 pm kayak
May 27th
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6:45 pm meet at Strouds beach
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7-9 pm kayak
SUNSET KAYAKING AT
STROUDS & OPTIONAL BEGINNING PILATES CLASS/GUIDED STRETCHING
- June 3, 17 & 24, 2010
Golden light gives
way to purple and peach reflections above, under, and around you as you wind
down the day with a peaceful sunset paddle on Dow Lake. If you choose, enjoy the
benefits of low-impact exercises and stretches at an optional beginning Pilates
class or simply relax with guided stretching, both led by certified pilates
instructor Deb Murphey. No experience needed and all equipment and instruction
provided. **Register for all four evenings and receive a 10 percent discount.
$20
$30 with Pilates class
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DETAILS:
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5:45-6:45 pm Optional Pilates class on the beach at
Strouds Run State Park
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6:45-8:30 pm Sunset
Kayaking
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNRISE/SUNSET PADDLE
- June 21st, 2010
Celebrate the summer solstice in a thoughtful way, connected with the sun.
Explore the lake’s inlets to look for beaver lodges, turtles on fallen logs, shoreline plants and the
quietness near cattails and rush. Smell the pine forest and gaze into the steep forested hillsides
that surround the lake. Watch reflections of the sky paint the water with color. Enjoy special music
from your kayak as you paddle back to shore. No experience needed and all equipment and instruction
provided.
$30
$20 if you bring your own kayak
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DETAILS:
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Meet at the beach of Strouds Run State Park in Athens
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5:30-8 am Sunrise Paddle
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6:30-9 pm Sunset Paddle
HOCKING RIVER KAYAK ADVENTURE
- June 23rd, 27th, 2010
Wind your way down the Hocking River for a
slightly more challenging adventure. Loose yourself in its giant riverbank
trees and learn about local history as you paddle the same route the Native
Americans once used. Watch for ducks, heron, turtles, deer and perhaps the
glimpse of an osprey. Watchful eyes can spot the remains of old mills and
stone foundations of railroad bridges, reminding us of the pioneers who
settled this valley by the means of this river. Restful stops on sandbars
to stretch, have lunch and share laughter complete the experience of the
Hocking. Some experience required.
$50
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DETAILS:
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8:30 am Meet at the Bob Evans parking lot on East State Street in Athens to carpool to launch site
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10 am- 5 pm Kayak (lunch provided)
“STRAWBERRY MOON” FULL MOON PADDLE
- June 25th, 26th 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors
shower onto the water, surrounding your kayak as dusk
slowly encompasses you. Stars sparkle over your head.
Paddle east quietly until the moon rises on the horizon
and transforms into a full moon, sending a stream of
light across the water before you.
We’ll paddle for two hours, with a stop along the way to
have snacks.
No experience needed and all equipment (including glow
sticks and lights), instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
Register Now!
DETAILS:
June 25th
- 7:15 pm meet at
Strouds beach
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7:30-9:30 pm kayak
June 26th
- 7:30 pm meet at
Lake Hope boat launch on Rte. 278
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7:45-9:45 pm kayak
SUNRISE PADDLES AT STROUDS
- July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2010
Bird songs and the
dripping water from your paddle are the only sounds
you’ll hear as pale light, mist and the silhouettes of
the shoreline slowly emerge. Quiet your mind and welcome
a new day as the sun spreads its healing energy into the
mist. No experience needed and all equipment and
instruction provided, or bring your own kayak.
***Register for all four mornings and receive a 10
percent discount.
$20
$30 with Pilates class
Register Now!
DETAILS:
- Meet at the beach
of Strouds Run State Park in Athens
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7-8am kayak, 8-9am
Pilates on the beach
“THUNDER MOON” FULL MOON PADDLE
- July 25, 26, 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors
shower onto the water surrounding your kayak as dusk
slowly encompasses you. Stars sparkle over your head.
Paddle east quietly until the moon rises on the horizon
and transforms into a full moon, sending a stream of
light across the water before you. We’ll paddle for two
hours, with a stop along the way to have snacks. No
experience needed and all equipment (including glow
sticks and lights), instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
Register Now!
DETAILS:
July 25th
- 7 pm meet at Strouds beach
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7:15-9:15 pm kayak
July 26th
- 7 pm meet at
Lake Logan beach
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7:15-9:15 pm kayak
“MOON OF THE GREEN
CORN” FULL MOON PADDLE - August 23, 24, 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors shower onto the water
surrounding your kayak as dusk slowly encompasses you.
Stars sparkle over your head. Paddle east quietly until
the moon rises on the horizon and transforms into a full
moon, sending a stream of light across the water before
you. We’ll paddle for two hours, with a stop along the
way to have snacks. No experience needed and all
equipment (including glow sticks and lights),
instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you
bring your own kayak
Register Now!
DETAILS:
August 23
- 6 pm meet at
Hoover Reservoir’s Oxbow landing in Westerville
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6:15-8:15 pm kayak
August 24
- 6 pm meet at
Hoover Reservoir’s Oxbow landing in Westerville
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6:15-8:15 pm kayak
FALL LEAF PADDLE - October
16, 17, 23, 2010
Experience the
gorgeous fall colors that only the forested hills of
southeastern Ohio can offer. Sessions are four hours
long, and include basic kayaking instruction. Kayaks,
pfds and paddles provided. No experience necessary.
$40
$20 if you bring your own kayak
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DETAILS:
October 16
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11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Burr
Oak State Park. Meet at the boat launch by the
lodge.
October 17
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Burr
Oak State Park. Meet at the boat launch by the
lodge.
October 23
FALL COLOR KAYAKING TOUR -
October 13, 20, 27, 2010
Skip the crowded
trails and take in the fall leaves from the seat of a
kayak. Every Wednesday throughout the month we’ll paddle
one of southeastern Ohio’s magnificent lakes. Outings
include lunch on a sandbar and are followed by an
optional one-hour hike. Sessions include basic kayaking
instruction and kayaks, pfds and paddles are provided.
No experience necessary.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
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DETAILS:
October 13
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10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Burr Oak Lake. Meet at the boat launch by the lodge.
October 20
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10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lake Hope. Meet at the boat launch on State Route
278.
October 27
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10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Strouds Run. Meet on Strouds Beach.
“HARVEST MOON” FULL
MOON PADDLE - October 22, 23, 2010
Sunset’s glowing colors shower onto the water
surrounding your kayak as dusk slowly encompasses you.
Stars sparkle over your head. Paddle east quietly until
the moon rises on the horizon and transforms into a full
moon, sending a stream of light across the water before
you. We’ll paddle for two hours, with a stop along the
way to have snacks. No experience needed and all
equipment (including glow sticks and lights),
instruction and snacks are provided.
$35
$20 if you bring your own kayak
Register Now!
DETAILS:
October 22
- 5:30 pm meet at
Strouds beach
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6-8 pm kayak
October 23
- 5:30 pm meet at
Strouds beach
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6-8 pm kayak
WINTER SOLSTICE
CELEBRATION – December 21, 2010
Welcome winter and join us for a potluck and celebration
of friends, nature and the amazing power of our Mother
Earth. Gather`round the bonfire (weather permitting
–inside or out) to sip hot cocoa and share your best
tales from the trails, lakes and beyond. The event is
free, but please bring a dish to share and an offering
of sunflower seeds for the winter birds.
FREE
Register Now!
DETAILS: Arrive
anytime after 5 p.m.
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