Saturday, July 9, 2016
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Guided Paddle with Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Saturday, July 9, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$25 per person
This event is sold out. Thank you for your interest – we hope to plan more events like this in the future!
Join the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed for a fun and scenic six-mile Chemung River paddle from Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch (off Country Route 10, also known as South Corning Road) in Big Flats to Fitch’s Bridge (off Country Route 225, also known as Hendy Hollow Road) in Big Flats. Paddle through easy riffles and scenic pools. Along the way, hear about river history, ranging from Native American villages and a Civil War prison camp to riverside cottages and tobacco fields. You will see river wildlife and plants and stunning views of beautiful riverscapes.
To register, contact Southern Tier Kayak Tours at 607-220-3642 or mail@stktours.com.
Chemung River Friends sponsors guided kayak and canoe trips in partnership with Southern Tier Kayak Tours of Ithaca. Each trip costs $25 per person. River Friends pays the remaining $25 trip cost with a grant from The Xerox Foundation. The $25 includes a kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, guides, bus transportation, river squirt guns, and plenty of fun. The trip features a safety talk, basic paddling instructions, and a stop halfway along the river to stretch your legs and explore. The paddles are held in the rain, but will be cancelled if there is lightening or high water. Safety is a must and participants are required to wear a buckled life jacket (provided) at all times. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Guided Paddle with Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Saturday, July 9, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$25 per person
This event is sold out. Thank you for your interest – we hope to plan more events like this in the future!
Join the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed for a fun and scenic six-mile Chemung River paddle from Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch (off Country Route 10, also known as South Corning Road) in Big Flats to Fitch’s Bridge (off Country Route 225, also known as Hendy Hollow Road) in Big Flats. Paddle through easy riffles and scenic pools. Along the way, hear about river history, ranging from Native American villages and a Civil War prison camp to riverside cottages and tobacco fields. You will see river wildlife and plants and stunning views of beautiful riverscapes.
To register, contact Southern Tier Kayak Tours at 607-220-3642 or mail@stktours.com.
Chemung River Friends sponsors guided kayak and canoe trips in partnership with Southern Tier Kayak Tours of Ithaca. Each trip costs $25 per person. River Friends pays the remaining $25 trip cost with a grant from The Xerox Foundation. The $25 includes a kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, guides, bus transportation, river squirt guns, and plenty of fun. The trip features a safety talk, basic paddling instructions, and a stop halfway along the river to stretch your legs and explore. The paddles are held in the rain, but will be cancelled if there is lightening or high water. Safety is a must and participants are required to wear a buckled life jacket (provided) at all times. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.