Location: Junction City, KS and Ogden, KS

Type: Community Event, Paddle Sports

Dates: 04/16/16 - 04/17/16

Contact: Marcia Rozell

Phone No: 785-537-3030

Time: 8:00 am

Other Information:

Is your mind screaming for adventure? Join a paddle group on Saturday, April 16, when a group will paddle on the Kansas River. The Little Apple Paddle starts at Junction City, and travels 10 miles to Ogden. Any and all paddlers are welcome (cost is $10/paddler). Please RSVP to Marcia Rozell (Marcia@Manhattan.org).

Some of us plan to camp out on a sandbar in Ogden. Hotel rooms are reserved in Manhattan, or people can head home if they plan to paddle for just one day. On Sunday, April 17, we will continue down the Kansas River from Ogden to Manhattan (14 miles).

We will meet at the Fairmont Boat Ramp in Manhattan on Saturday April 16 at 8:00 am. We will work out a car shuttle system so extra things can be stowed in some vehicles in Ogden. I have access to two tow racks that holds 8 vessels each so let me know if you have a trailer hitch.

Tuttle Creek State Park is willing to provide rental kayak should anyone need one. Cost is $25 for one day, $35 for both.

What you need to bring:

• Kayak or canoe
• PFD with whistle
• Paddle
• Water … lots of water to drink and stay hydrated
• Food: nonperishable, healthy snacks & meals… you will be using lots of energy to paddle.
• Tent/sleeping bag… if you’re sleeping on the sandbar
• Flashlight… it will get dark
• Sun protection… hat, sunscreen, long sleeves and pants
• Change of clothes… in case you get wet and/or need more layers.
• River shoes

Questions? Please ask: Marcia@Manhattan.org (785-537-3030)