Canoe Paddle Plans Article

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Kayaking "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River," Georgia and Florida. April 30-May 6. Nurtured by a multitude of springs, the Suwannee flows over 200 miles ever changing from Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. River otters, alligators, deer, and a wide variety of birds make their home along and in this extraordinary river. The river will share its secrets for 70 miles and reveal the most scenic parts to us. Leader: Patrick Nichols. Price: $575; Dep: $100. [00200A]

Kayak Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. May 6-13. Paddle a pristine bay and saunter on a seashore that goes on forever. Spring on this national seashore offers flowering wild azaleas, dogwoods, crabapples, and all varieties of small wildflowers. Wild ponies, swans, geese, and Sika deer call this their home and a flyway for the spring migration of song birds. Hotel accommodations and kayak rental included in trip price. Leader: Bob Valentine. Price: $795; Dep: $100. [00055A]

Sound Tracking in Southeast Alaska, Tongass Forest. June 18-24. See the Alaska section on page 64 for more information Leader: Bill Shecket. Price: $1,795; Dep: $200. [00023A]

By Paddle and Foot: Following the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Montana. June 25-July 1. See the Highlight section on page 86 for more information. Leader: Constance Lederer. Price: $1,145; Dep: $200. [00241A]

Yukon Solstice Canoe Tour, Yukon Territory, Canada. June 25-July 2. See the Alaska section on page 65 for more information. Leader: Susan Leveillee. Price: $1,195; Dep: $200. [00028A]

Kayak the Glaciers: Prince William Sound, Chugach Forest, Alaska. July 7-15. See the Alaska section on page 65 for more information. Leaders: Ian Walton and Martha Schultz. Price: $1,545; Dep: $200. [00029A]

Women's Northwoods Paddle and Portage, Superior Forest, Minnesota. July 16-22. Glacier-carved lakes reflecting pine forests are home to moose, loons, walleye, northern pike, and eagles. We'll carry packs and canoes over historic voyageur portages, paddle clear lakes and twisting streams, then pitch tents, swim, fish, and share cooking and camp work. Sunset brings opportunities for stargazing and campfire camaraderie. Expect invigorating physical challenges, humor, and soothing relaxation with other mature women. Leader: Faye Sitzman. Price: $695; Dep: $100. [00201A]

Five Ponds Traverse, Adirondack Park, New York. July 23-29. Accept the challenge of what is becoming a classic Adirondack canoe route. One day's paddle then a three-mile portage will deliver us to the headwaters of the Oswegatchie River. Here, in the heart of the Five Ponds Wilderness, we can search for old-growth pines, swim at High Falls, hike an esker, and enjoy the view from Cat Mountain. Leaders: Kevin Karl and Bill Sheppard. Price: $795; Dep: $100. [00202A]

Lakes and Loons, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota. July 23-29. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a unique place, home to eagles, moose, beaver, and more. For one week it will be home to our group of nine as we ply the waters and traverse the portage trails as the voyageurs and Native Americans did for hundreds of years. Join our hearty bunch on our July adventure. Leader: Dale Stephens. Price: $695; Dep: $100. [00203A]

Whitney Canoe Area Service Trip: Adirondack Forest Preserve, New York. August 6-12. See the Service section on page 102 for more information. Leader: Lynnette Saunders. Price: $445; Dep: $50. [00326A]

Whitewater Kayak: Lodore Canyon, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah. August 25-28. Kayak 45 miles through scenic Dinosaur National Monument on the Class III Green River. This intermediate-whitewater-skill-level trip will focus on playtime at the rapids and dayhikes to selected sites. We'll safely paddle Hell's Half-mile and Disaster Falls. Oar raft support allows a few non-kayakers to accompany us on this luxurious four-day paddle. Leader: Jim Murphy Price: $790; Dep: $100. [00204A]

Canoe Trail Maintenance, Baxter Park, Maine. September 17-23. See the Service section on page 103 for more information. Leader: Jeff Knoop. Price: $425; Dep: $50. [00349A]

Southern Treasures Beginners Sea Kayak, Cedar Key Wildlife Refuge, Florida. October 7-11. Paddle one of the nation's largest unspoiled delta-estuarine systems and set foot on the island where John Muir ended his thousand-mile walk to the sea. Enjoy four days of wilderness sea kayaking, surrounded by manatees, thousands of nesting birds, white-sand barrier islands, and Timucuan Indian mounds. Leader: Gregory Pflug. Price: $550; Dep: $100. [00205A]

Buffalo River Archaeology Base Camp, Arkansas. October 15-21. See the Base Camp section on page 78 for more information. Leader: To be announced. Price: $595; Dep: $100. [00184A]