Crews were out this weekend, whipping the course
into shape , removing a few deadfall limbs,
trimming the vines and face slappers .
June 3, 2012 Event -
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/RiverRaceregistrationform2012
Shiawassee River very navigable from
Holly to Fenton and beyond well into Byron.
SouthEast Michigan welcomes all; from far and wide
to enjoy the Shiawassee River in 2012.
We let the racers go first in the late morning and the
Pleasure Paddlers start after - in the early afternoon -
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2012/05/june-3-race-and-pleasure-paddle-on.html
Enjoy the numerous twists and turns, switchbacks and
meanders that make this course a blast to paddle.
Great for beginners, families and still fun for the
experienced paddlers power sliding thru turns ! -
http://www.myprgenie.com/view-publication/shiawassee-river-paddle-event-on-june-3-2012
REI supports the Shiawassee River
REI is a national outdoor retail co-op with
three stores in southeast Michigan;
Troy, Northville and Ann Arbor.
The local stores nominate to the
national public affairs department,
- area projects worthy of support.
The Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
got funding from REI to advance urban kayaking
by developing a "short learning paddle river segment"
around Bush Park in Fenton,Michigan.
Families and kids will be able to practice their
canoe or kayak skills from one launch to the other ,
all within the reach of Bush Park amenities
-parking, restrooms, playscape, and picnic areas.
http://blogs.umflint.edu/outreach/2011/09/12/awareness-and-use-of-shiawassee-river-is-on-the-rise-2/
Join couple hundred kayaks this weekend
Sunday June 3, sunshine, mingle with other paddlers,
see various canoes/kayaks, learn some tips,
and get some paddling in.
http://www.thehollyexpress.com/sports-outdoors/outdoors/1970-holly-to-fenton-canoe-race-offers-adventure-on-the-shiawassee-river