This years 7 mile race and leisure paddle
on the Shiawassee River will take place
on Sunday May 20, 2007 .
Starting Point - WaterWorks Park in Holly
TakeOut Point - Strom Park in Fenton, MI
New for 2007 :
A bridge and canoe/kayak launch
For detailed maps, pics and video
scroll down or check the archives.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Paddle on Shiawassee -- Jan 4, 2007
On Thursday morning Doug Lanyk and I decided to paddle the 7 miles from Holly to Fenton along the Shiawassee River. The weather was a mix of clouds and sun with a little wind mixed in.
Upon arrival at the put in next to WaterWorks Park in Holly we ran into 2 other kayakers ready to go. They had already staged their shuttle vehicle at Strom Park in Fenton.
The bridge construction is underway and hopefully will be completed in time for the 2007 race. The bridge will be a huge help allowing people to easily launch canoes and kayaks from a little peninsula in the river.
The Shiawassee has a large amount of marsh and wetlands that act as a sponge, moderating fluctuations in water levels. The beaver dams add another interesting component as the river finds new ways of winding between the trees.
The full 7 miles of river is open and easily navigated with the exception of a few spots where a tree or two had fallen. We didn't have to portage at all on Thursday. A wonderfull day on the river.
A late lunch at the French Laundry in Fenton was washed down with a few beers from their amazing selection of brews.
Headwaters Trails is ramping up to promote and host Roz Savage in her one and ONLY stop in Michigan for a speaking engagement Saturday March 24, 2007 .
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/Rozflyer.PDF
http://rozsavage.com
Upon arrival at the put in next to WaterWorks Park in Holly we ran into 2 other kayakers ready to go. They had already staged their shuttle vehicle at Strom Park in Fenton.
The bridge construction is underway and hopefully will be completed in time for the 2007 race. The bridge will be a huge help allowing people to easily launch canoes and kayaks from a little peninsula in the river.
The Shiawassee has a large amount of marsh and wetlands that act as a sponge, moderating fluctuations in water levels. The beaver dams add another interesting component as the river finds new ways of winding between the trees.
The full 7 miles of river is open and easily navigated with the exception of a few spots where a tree or two had fallen. We didn't have to portage at all on Thursday. A wonderfull day on the river.
A late lunch at the French Laundry in Fenton was washed down with a few beers from their amazing selection of brews.
Headwaters Trails is ramping up to promote and host Roz Savage in her one and ONLY stop in Michigan for a speaking engagement Saturday March 24, 2007 .
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/Rozflyer.PDF
http://rozsavage.com
Bridge Waterworks Park --Jan 4, 2007
Please click on image for larger picture
Expected to be completed in time for the 2007 race !!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Shiawassee River Put-In and Take-Out
Launch site at Waterworks Park in Holly and Take Out at Strom Park 7 miles downstream in Fenton
Please click on map for larger image and more detail
Please click on map for larger image and more detail
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Shiawassee River Race May 21
All the plans are in place.
Registration starts at 10am.
Let's go paddle and have some fun.
Registration starts at 10am.
Let's go paddle and have some fun.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Building Canoe Ladder over Beaver Dam
Doug Lanyk helping out with massive canoe and tools
to help construct the canoe ladder over the beaver dam.
to help construct the canoe ladder over the beaver dam.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
River free from obstructions
I paddled the 7 miles from Holly to Fenton on Sunday April 30 and never had to portage once. Doug Lanyk and others from HeadWatersTrails did an awesome job chainsawing fallen trees and removing obstructions in the river. During the trip I took about 70 pics and 10 short videos using my waterproof digital Pentax Optio Wpi. The pics and video will enable the DNR to see how the work was done i.e. preserving fish habitat, preserving vegetation, preserving beaver dams, etc. As soon as I figure out how to post very large video files, I'll provide a link for viewing.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Shiawassee River Paddle Event
MAY 21, 2006
Holly to Fenton Canoe/Kayak Event
a.) Leisure paddlers and families welcome
b.) Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Canoe Rental onsite that day.
Maps
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/ShiawasseeRiverMap.jpg
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/SE_Michigan_Inset_Map.jpg
Registration on site will begin at 10am
but advance registration at a reduced entry fee is preferred.
Hosted by Head Waters Trails Inc.
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/whats_new.htm
Holly to Fenton Canoe/Kayak Event
a.) Leisure paddlers and families welcome
b.) Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Canoe Rental onsite that day.
Maps
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/ShiawasseeRiverMap.jpg
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/SE_Michigan_Inset_Map.jpg
Registration on site will begin at 10am
but advance registration at a reduced entry fee is preferred.
Hosted by Head Waters Trails Inc.
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/whats_new.htm
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