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09/26 Big Manistee River – Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge
Published On 10/1/2024
It was no wonder that we had such a big turnout today. The weather was a perfect upper seventies
with low humidity and very little wind that was very comfortable paddling.
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Pine River Cleanup – 09/18/24 – Low Bridge to Norman Township Boat Launch
Published On 10/1/2024
Today’s enthusiastic cleanup crew consisted of Marlene Puska, Loretta Pickford, Leslie Cuppet,
Mark Miltner, Mark’s brother Mike and sister-in-law Betty from California and Wayne
Andersen. Marv Puska, Shuttler extraordinaire provided shuttle and support for the crew.
Three canoes and 2 kayaks were utilized.
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September 29, 2024 - TAPC Year End Picnic Report
Published On 9/29/2024
TAPC Year End Picnic Report
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September 12, 2024 - Downtown Boardman Cleanup - BRCS
Published On 9/12/2024
It was different but it worked well.
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Au Sable Main Branch cleanup Sep 7th 2024
Published On 9/7/2024
Four cleaned from Grayling to Burton's Landing
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Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson Bridge. Sep 5th 2024
Published On 9/5/2024
perfect day on the Pine
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Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge. Sep 1st 2024
Published On 9/1/2024
Six of us down the Boardman at the beginning of Fall
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Haserot Beach to Old Mission Point - August 29, 2024
Published On 8/29/2024
A fun day in the Bay with and without wave action!
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Pine River Cleanup: Peterson to Low - August 27, 2024
Published On 8/27/2024
A Limerick for our Pine River Clean-up
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Au Sable S Branch, Steckerts to Smith Bridge August 25th, 2024
Published On 8/25/2024
Just two of us paddled through the Mason tract on a lovely sunny day.
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Aug 22- Walker Br to Elm Flats Clean up
Published On 8/22/2024
Cleanup of Pine River from Walker Bridge to Elm Flats
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Boardman River Brown Bridge to Beitner Rd,Aug 21st 2024.
Published On 8/21/2024
3 kayaks on the Boardman at the end of summer
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Power Island Paddle & Picnic 8/21/24
Published On 8/21/2024
Perfect Paddling Conditions!
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Jordan cleanup 08-15-2024
Published On 8/15/2024
It was a long day, 5 of us cleaned all the way from Graves Crossing to Rogers Rd.
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Pine Clean Up 8/14/2024 - Dobson Bridge to Peterson
Published On 8/14/2024
A Day of Remembrance
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Beitner Rapids To Cass Bridge - August 9, 2024
Published On 8/9/2024
Another fun run through our hometown rapids!
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July 27, 2024 BRCS Upper Manistee cleanup
Published On 7/27/2024
Unusually long cleanup (612 to M72) as Long's didn't want us there on a weekend. We kept moving but still found a decent amount of trash. Lovely day, literally hundreds of boaters after Long's, all in high spirits. Very infectious!
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July 24-Pine River Cleanup
Published On 7/24/2024
Pine River Cleanup Elm Flats to Dobson
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Hodenpyl Trip
Published On 7/22/2024
An absolutely spectacular day on our favorite section of the Manistee! Wilgus', Marcussen's & guest Mike Villo had an early start & finish, passing just a few fishers & campers along the way, and enjoying the bouncy riffles. We spied a mink, a muskrat, and an eagle, along with quite a few blue herons, kingfishers, a gang of teen Mergansers, and turtles, plus a pair of redstarts at the take-out, thanks to Paul's spotting skills. Irene took some great photos, which are posted on the club's Facebok page.
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Beitner Rapids To Cass Rd. Bridge - July 22, 2024
Published On 7/22/2024
The Beitner Rapids Boogie!
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July 20, 2024 - BRCS / Benzie Conservation District - Upper Plate River Cleanup
Published On 7/20/2024
We teamed up with the BCD to do this really fun cleanup and we got to give a kid the Max Bromley Memorial Youth River Stewardship Award Kayak, too.
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July 16, 2024 Pine River Clean-up (Dobson to Peterson)
Published On 7/16/2024
A perfect day for a river clean-up.

Numerous beverage cans, onion bags, a fishing net, a coffee pot and other material was picked up by by ten folks (nine TAPC members and one guest) Wayne A, Jackie A, Kathleen I, Irene M, Paul M, Mark M, Jacqui M, Chuck M, Loretta P, Paul W.
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July 12, 2024 - BRCS NCF River Cleanup Report
Published On 7/12/2024
We love doing this project but this year it got done a week later due to bad weather.
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July 11, 2024 - Lois and John's Memorial Plaque Placement
Published On 7/11/2024
Harold and I placed the Plaque today
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Pine River Cleanup, July 9, 2024 : Peterson to Low
Published On 7/9/2024
Great folks, great river, great weather, great day!
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Manistee, 131 to Baxter, July 7th
Published On 7/7/2024
Perfect weather for a leisurely glide. Lunch included watching a pontoon picnic table launch!
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Upper Manistee from C-38 July 6th
Published On 7/6/2024
Just 3 of us (Carrie, Sara and Jacqui) had a great time on a very long (4+ hrs) day. No beaver dams for the first 25mins but at least a dozen after that. However, there was one new portage.
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July 4th Boardman, Forks to BBL
Published On 7/4/2024
Trip Report for the July 4th morning on the Boardman River. Forks to Brown Bridge.
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Upper Boardman North Branch
Published On 6/30/2024
A fun exploration of a little-known area.
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June 30, 2024 - BRCS 20th Anniversary
Published On 6/30/2024
It's been 20 years since we started this project
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Morning Paddle on Bass Lake
Published On 6/26/2024
The weather sprites were kind, and the paddling was pleasant!
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2024 June 18 - Clean-up from Brown Bridge Landing to River Pitch
Published On 6/19/2024
For three hours seven Boardman River Clean Sweepers beat the heat searching for trash on the river, which we left pristine.
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2024 BRCS Strokes of Acheivement Award Winner
Published On 6/19/2024
Jackie Anderson is the recipient of this coveted award
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June 15, 2024 Downtown Boardman Cleanup
Published On 6/16/2024
Boardman Clean-up from Hanna Park to Parking Lot D Ramp
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June 13, 2024 - BRCS RIver Pitch to Shumsky Landing
Published On 6/13/2024
It was supposed to rain but it was simply gorgeous today with a stiff West wind.
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Manistee - Lucas Road to Hwy 131
Published On 6/10/2024
The wind, rain, and cool temps could not stop this group from a paddle trip down a pretty section of the river!
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June 1, 2024 - BRCS Shumsky to Beitner Landing
Published On 6/1/2024
What a nice day for a cleanup
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Picture Perfect Paddling at Beitner Rapids!
Published On 5/31/2024
Great day, great group, great river!
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20th Schecks to BBL Cleanup
Published On 5/25/2024
We had one teenager and that was fun.
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1st TAPC Lois Goldstein & John Heiam Memorial Kayak Presentation
Published On 5/25/2024
1st TAPC L&L Memorial Kayak Presentation
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20th BRCS Forks Cleanup
Published On 5/23/2024
Not a lot of trash but we had fun anyway.
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Afternoon Paddle on Bass Lake
Published On 5/8/2024
A relaxing paddle and the weather cooperated!
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2024 - May 5, Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/6/2024
Five paddlers enjoyed a blue sky and sunny day, with FIVE Liquid Logic Remix kayaks!!!. The buds on the trees were just beginning to pop - while silhouetted against the sky. We had a relaxing picnic table lunch break at Dodson. Total time on the river was about 4.5 hours.
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Beitner to Brown Bridge Apr-14 2024
Published On 4/23/2024
A day in reverse
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April 10, 2024 Boardman River: Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 4/10/2024
We had an absolutely great warm, intermittently sunny and windy day on the river. The weatherpersons had forecast no wind or clouds, but with upper 50's, it was almost perfect and for this early in the season there were no downed trees across the river from the winter storms or portages to do. We had Mike, Jocelyn, Susan, Marlene, Sara, Paul and Irene. Perfect. We saw 2 Eagles and very little trash. We had 3 canoes and 4 kayaks.
Discharge 120 CFS
Flood Stage 7 Ft.
Stage Today 3.29 Ft
% Normal 73
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2024 - March 12 Lower Platte and Loon Lake
Published On 3/12/2024
An enjoyable paddle on a sunny, blue sky day. Unseasonably warm temperatures provided a great opportunity to get together for a fun day. Our group experienced a headwind and even a few small white caps at the opening into Loon Lake, causing us to head toward the west shoreline to reach calm waters. We observed a numerous beaver chews along the shoreline and well as a pair of Red Shouldered hawks performing their flight mating ritual. (Thank you, Paul M, for recognizing this ritual)
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Color peaking on our hometown river
Published On 10/20/2023
October 18, 2023 -- Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge
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October 15, 2023 -- End of Season Party
Published On 10/16/2023
Thirty of us gathered at Bradley's in Interlochen for the end-of-the season gathering. Club officers reported all is well, and all Board members signed on for the next year. Several awards and prizes were given. Bradley's accommodated individual bills. And a slide show from the season ran throughout on the overhead TV.
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August 23, 2023 - Pine clean-up Peterson to Low
Published On 9/25/2023
Tragically Lois and John were killed while driving home from this, their last paddle. Their memory will be with us on future paddles with stories told and retold, and they will always be missed.
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September 23, 2023 - Downtown Boardman River Cleanup Report
Published On 9/23/2023
September 23, 2023 - Downtown Boardman River Cleanup Report
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September 16, 2023- Upper Manistee River W/ KCD - M72 to HNW - HNW to Yellow Trees Report
Published On 9/16/2023
September 16, 2023- Upper Manistee River W/ KCD - M72 to HNW - HNW to Yellow Trees Report
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Sept 9, 2023 - Main Branch AuSable Cleanup w/ Anglers
Published On 9/9/2023
Sept 9, 2023 - Main Branch AuSable Cleanup w/ Anglers
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Sept 5- Jordan River
Published On 9/6/2023
Jordan River Graves to Rogers Rd
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Sept 2- Betsie Thompsonville to County Line
Published On 9/3/2023
Betsie River Thompsonville to County Line Rd
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August 31- Little Manistee 9 mile to Weir
Published On 9/1/2023
Little Manistee 9 mile to DNR Weir
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August 21 Upper Platte
Published On 8/21/2023
Lots of out-of-town folks
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Upper Manistee C38 to Cameron Bridge
Published On 8/20/2023
A fun adventure on the Upper, Upper Manistee at its headwaters!
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August 19 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/19/2023
a little excitement for a new member, and the old ones too
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August 15 Betsie - Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 8/15/2023
Only two hours, two eagles, one great blue heron, wood turtle
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August 13 Boardman Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 8/13/2023
We had a little rain and one capsize
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August 11, 2023 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup - Gladwin w/ Little Forks Conservancy
Published On 8/11/2023
August 11, 2023 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup - Gladwin w/ Little Forks Conservancy
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August 10 Pine River cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/10/2023
A team of professionals, with a fallen tree and "legacy trash"
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August 8 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 8/8/2023
We have made a difference
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August 4 Pere Marquette
Published On 8/4/2023
Eagle, concert!
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August 2 Upper Pine
Published On 8/2/2023
Uneventful, and gorgeous. There was one spot with excitement.
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Aug. 1 - Power Island Paradise Paddle
Published On 8/1/2023
A hazy, lazy paddle from Bowers Harbor and circumnavigation of Power Island - what a great start to August!
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July 30 Manistee, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/30/2023
A stunning day
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July 28, 2023 - Upper Manistee River Cleanup w/ KCD
Published On 7/28/2023
It was supposed to rain but it turned out to be a great day on the river.
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July 27 Pine Cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/27/2023
Two recent TCCHS graduates were dynamite river-pickers!
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July 24 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/24/2023
A few mishaps
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Betsie River County Line - Homestead Dam
Published On 7/23/2023
Betsie River County Line - Homestead Dam
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July 22 Upper Manistee
Published On 7/22/2023
Launching at John's Landing was great! Only two dicey spots.
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July 21 - Upper AuSable
Published On 7/22/2023
Upper AuSable
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July 21, 2023 - SBR Cleanup
Published On 7/21/2023
Only 5 of us were there but it was glorious day
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July 18 Pine cleanup Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 7/18/2023
Super-experienced group; we got a ton of old stuff
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July 15, 2023 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 7/15/2023
We worked with the Benzie Conservation District today
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July 14 Pere Marquette
Published On 7/14/2023
No rain on this parade!
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July 12 - Haserot Beach to Old Mission Point
Published On 7/12/2023
Perfect weather, perfect conditions, perfect paddle!
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July 12 Jordan River
Published On 7/12/2023
While John was out of town picking up a new solo canoe, his wife headed to the Jordan with only one other person
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Thunder Bay River 7/8-7/10/23
Published On 7/12/2023
An exploratory trip by one TAPC member
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July 10 Pine cleanup Peterson to Low
Published On 7/10/2023
We dictated this on the trip home. He had his first unplanned swim break, twice!
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July 8 Peaceful Boardman morning
Published On 7/8/2023
Who would have predicted this?
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July 7, 2023 - BRCS 17th Annual NCF RIver Cleanup
Published On 7/7/2023
We had a big turnout for this really fun cleanup.
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July 5 Pine cleanup Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/5/2023
Didn't think we'd find much - but the tire was worth the trip. Also, one capsize which doesn't count, since she was helping retrieve someone else's paddle.
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July 1 Upper Manistee
Published On 7/1/2023
On the water from 10:45 to 4:15, two helping hands, one conked head
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June 29 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/29/2023
Now we know why Sara calls this trip "Thrillseeker"
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June 27 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 6/27/2023
Report by brand new member
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June 24 Manistee, US-131 to Baxter
Published On 6/24/2023
Jacqui's grandsons experience the Mighty Manistee
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June 20 Upper Platte
Published On 6/20/2023
Six paddlers; numerous wildlife sightings
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June 18 Upper Pine
Published On 6/18/2023
Summer is here!
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June 16, 2023 - BRCS-River Pitch to Shumsky
Published On 6/16/2023
Another gorgeous day on the river with friends - Old and New.
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June 16 Pere Marquette
Published On 6/16/2023
Spectacular sights and sounds, not to mention a speedy trip
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June 14 Jordan River
Published On 6/14/2023
Record time!
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June 14, 2023 - BRCS - BBL to River Pitch Cleanup
Published On 6/14/2023
What a great day we had
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June 10 BRCS - Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 6/10/2023
We didn't think we'd find much, but we did!
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June 9, 2023 - Betsie River Cleanup
Published On 6/9/2023
The Betsie is really a hard river to do a cleanup but it really needs our attention.
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June 6, 2023 - North Branch Cleanup
Published On 6/6/2023
It was another perfect day on the NBR
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Manistee by sections
Published On 5/30/2023
Part One
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May 27 2023 - BRCS Shecks-BBL
Published On 5/27/2023
What a great day we had with the kids from Kingsley.
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Cedar Lake Paddle
Published On 5/26/2023
A Peaceful Morning Around Cedar Lake
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May 25 2023 - BRCS Begins - Forks to Schecks
Published On 5/25/2023
Great way to start the paddling season
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May 20 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 5/20/2023
The sun came out!
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May 15 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/15/2023
Gorgeous spring day!
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May 12 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/12/2023
Happy 45th anniversary to the trip hosts!
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May 6 Main AuSable River
Published On 5/6/2023
Maiden voyage of the TAPC season!
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November 2, 2022: Another Fun Run from Beitner Rapids to the YMCA!
Published On 11/2/2022
Great weather, great river level, and great people - it doesn't get much better!
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October 30, 2022 - Fun Afternoon through Beitner Rapids
Published On 10/30/2022
Mild temps, no wind and good water level!
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October 22, Manistee, US-131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/22/2022
Sunshine, fall colors and a great way to (probably) end the season
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October 11 Pine River: Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/11/2022
Fall colors, and one fall
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October 9 End of Season Party
Published On 10/9/2022
Great food, company, prizes, and
Miss Congeniality award!
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Early Autumn Paddle on Bass Lake
Published On 10/2/2022
A picture-perfect afternoon for a leisurely paddle
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October 1 Main AuSable
Published On 10/1/2022
Quote of the day: "This is the best fall color trip I've ever been on!"
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September 30 Manistee: M-66 to Lucas Road
Published On 9/30/2022
Lovely fall colors, good group
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Sept 21 - Clam River Falmouth
Published On 9/21/2022
Clam River Falmouth to Stoney Corner Rd
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Sept. 20 Burgers and Boardman
Published On 9/20/2022
Afternoon delight
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September 17 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/17/2022
Lucky 13!
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Sept 15, 2022 - Upper Manistee River Cleanup w/ Kalkaska Conservation District
Published On 9/15/2022
Upper Manistee River Cleanup w/ Kalkaska Conservation District - We split into two groups and had a fin day.
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September 15 Arbutus Lake
Published On 9/15/2022
We saw the eagle!
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Sept 10- Big Sable US 31 to DNR Weir
Published On 9/12/2022
Mystic, Mysterious and Magical
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Sept 10, 2022 - S BR AuSable Cleanup W/ Anglers
Published On 9/10/2022
The best day we have had this summer.
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September 9 Pine River, Walker to Dobson
Published On 9/9/2022
It doesn't get any better than this!
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Sept 7 - Pere Marquette, US31 to Bowman
Published On 9/7/2022
Lovely stretch, no tricky spots, followed by Barski's for Marv's 86th
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September 6 Skipping school on the Jordan
Published On 9/6/2022
Only 3 lessons learned the hard way, and a magnificent lunch!
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September 5 Boardman, Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 9/5/2022
A bit of fall was in the air
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September 2 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/2/2022
No unplanned swims, one newbie, 4 solo canoe, 4 kayaks, 1 tandem canoe
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August 31 Boardman, Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner
Published On 8/31/2022
Glorious paddle and Greek food afterwards!
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August 27-Pigeon River SFCG to Webb Rd
Published On 8/29/2022
Pigeon River SFCG to Webb Rd
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August 27 Betsie - Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 8/27/2022
Two newbies, nice easy short trip, except when it wasn't (and some excitement on the trip there)
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August 26 Pine River cleanup #6, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/26/2022
The last one of the season, and we found a BUNCH of stuff!
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August 24-Little Manistee 9 Mile to DNR weir
Published On 8/24/2022
Little Manistee 9 Mile to DNR weir
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August 23 Upper Platte
Published On 8/23/2022
He arrived from France ten days ago, and now has become a real "Voyageur"
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Haserot Beach to Old Mission Point 08/23/2022
Published On 8/23/2022
A pleasant day in East Bay with perfect paddling conditions.
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August 22 East and Main Branch of the Black River
Published On 8/22/2022
An adventurous day going down a little-traveled river!
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August 21-Pigeon River M68 to Mullet Lake
Published On 8/21/2022
Pigeon River M68 to Mullett Lake
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August 19 Pere Marquette
Published On 8/19/2022
A river and a concert! They even checked the permits.
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August 17 South Branch of AuSable
Published On 8/17/2022
A perfect day!
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August 16 Moving Water Clinic
Published On 8/16/2022
John & Lois imparting river wisdom to Paul & Irene
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August 15 Pine cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 8/15/2022
Three newbies, and the least amount of trash on this stretch EVER! Did we mention that the weather was spectacular?
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August 10 - Pine River from Briar Patch to Walker
Published On 8/11/2022
Pristine stretch and not a clean-up, BUT ...
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August 9 Pine cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 8/9/2022
A minimum amount!
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August 4 Manistee, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/4/2022
Another glorious day!
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August 2 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/2/2022
It's surprising that we are still finding stuff
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July 28, 2022 - Combined Upper Manistee River Cleanup
Published On 7/31/2022
We teamed up with the Kalkaska Conservation District to clean the two sections above M-72.
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July 26, 2022 - Boardman RIver Flood Debris Cleanup
Published On 7/26/2022
It was a foreshortened trip but well organized and very successful.
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July 24 Upper Pine
Published On 7/24/2022
Nine folks had a delightful, if slightly damp, day
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July 22 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/22/2022
Three Sturgeon Virgins, no mishaps (unless you count the trip leader)
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July 20, 2022 - S Br AuSable Cleanup Report
Published On 7/20/2022
Tricky day weather-wise but we did good.
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July 19 Pine cleanup Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 7/19/2022
One of the best cleanups EVER!
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July 17 - Upper Upper Manistee
Published On 7/18/2022
Return to the uppermost navigable part of a favorite river with lots of beaver dams and twists and turns.
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July 16, 2022 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 7/16/2022
We worked with several other groups to do this one.
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July 14 - Pine clean up from Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/14/2022
Just four of us, but we got the job done!
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July 12 - Upper AuSable River
Published On 7/12/2022
Ron and Jackie offered this paddle on a stretch of the AuSable River which was new to all of us.
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July 10 Manistee, Sharon to M-66
Published On 7/10/2022
Gorgeous day, with old and new friends
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July 9 Morning on East Bay
Published On 7/9/2022
A new venue for several folks, glass smooth conditions!
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July 9 - Pigeon River
Published On 7/9/2022
A fun day with only one obstruction and a fair amount of silliness.
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July 8, 2022 - BRCS - NCF
Published On 7/8/2022
The downtown section was very dirty today but we changed that.
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July 6 Pere Marquette River
Published On 7/6/2022
Returning to the fold!
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July 4 Boardman cleanup
Published On 7/4/2022
Scheck's to Brown Bridge Landing
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July 1 - Boardman, Forks to just past Scheck's
Published On 7/2/2022
Event-filled afternoon/evening including a peaceful paddle followed by a potluck at the host's home, passing on of the TAPC River Wisdom Award, and a celebration of the host's 60th birthday.
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June 30 Pine cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 6/30/2022
The river was amazingly clean; we've made a difference!
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June 27 Jordan River
Published On 6/27/2022
Short afternoon trip
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June 25 - Sturgeon River, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 6/26/2022
Gorgeous day on our current favorite river.
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June 25 Boardman Forks to BBL
Published On 6/25/2022
A mighty group of four, with help from young ladies from Kingsley HS
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June 22, 2022 - BRCS - Jordan Cleanup
Published On 6/22/2022
Gorgeous day on the Jordan.
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June 21 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 6/21/2022
First day of summer - the air was hot, but the water nippy. No swim breaks, either planned or unplanned
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June 19 Upper Manistee C-38 to Cameron Bridge
Published On 6/19/2022
Six hours was a bit longer than we had expected, but we had a great time. Some lessons learned.
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June 16 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 6/16/2022
A new river for 3 of the 7 registrants.
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June 14 Jordan River
Published On 6/14/2022
One newbie, who said, "This is my new favorite river!"
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June 13, 2022 - BRCS BBL to River Pitch Cleanup
Published On 6/13/2022
Fun and funny day
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June 10 BRCS - Clean up from Shumsky to just short of Beitner
Published On 6/10/2022
Not a lot of trash, but we did make a difference.
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June 9 Pine River: Dobson to Low
Published On 6/9/2022
A change in leadership; terrific group!
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June 7 Boardman, starting at BBL
Published On 6/7/2022
This is June, not April!
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June 3 Jordan River
Published On 6/3/2022
A new river for two of the seven!
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May 30 Boardman, Forks to BBL
Published On 5/30/2022
Memorial Day on our hometown river, with a double unplanned swim break, plus an amazing wildlife sighting
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May 29 Pere Marquette River
Published On 5/29/2022
Surprisingly, not at all crowded on Sunday of a holiday weekend
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May 27, 2022 - BRCS - Forks to Schecks Cleanup
Published On 5/27/2022
What a fun day.
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May 24 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/24/2022
An awesome group, plus a gift for the safety team
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2022 May 21 BRCS w/ BH&A Boardman Lake and Downtown Cleanup
Published On 5/21/2022
We worked together to do this project
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May 15 Manistee 612 - M72: An old favorite
Published On 5/15/2022
612-72 a nice beginning
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May 13 Boardman from BBL to Beitner
Published On 5/13/2022
Just the 3 of us, on another record-breaking day
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May 8 Main AuSable
Published On 5/8/2022
Report by our newest TAPC member
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May 6 Boardman Lake
Published On 5/6/2022
Just the two of us!
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April 23 Lower Platte
Published On 4/23/2022
The first TAPC trip of 2022
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2022 - April 16 - Combined Goodwill Inn Properties Cleanup
Published On 4/16/2022
We worked in a snow storm to do this one
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October 19 Pine River: Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/19/2021
A glorious day for our last Pine trip of the season!
We didn't want it to end.
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October 13, Manistee, Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge
Published On 10/13/2021
Good to get outdoors, and make new friends
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October 10 -- End of season party!
Published On 10/10/2021
A grand time was had by all!
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October 9, Manistee M-66 to Lucas
Published On 10/9/2021
Into each life, a little rain must fall, but it didn't last
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October 7 Boardman, Forks to BBL
Published On 10/7/2021
Gorgeous early fall day!
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October 1 Pine River: Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 10/1/2021
Six of us (including a member who joined yesterday) enjoyed what could be the last real "summer" day
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September 29 Jordan River
Published On 9/29/2021
Twelve for lunch, please
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September 28 Manistee US-131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 9/28/2021
Even though they traveled through the city of Manistee on the way there...
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September 25 Main AuSable
Published On 9/25/2021
A delightful afternoon!
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September 19 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 9/19/2021
This could be our last real summer trip of the year - who knows?
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September 17 Perfect Paddle on the S. Branch AuSable
Published On 9/17/2021
A glorious day on the South Branch!
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September 15 Boardman, BBL to Beitner
Published On 9/15/2021
A new member joined the TAPC this week, and was "baptized" on her first trip
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September 12 Betsie, County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 9/12/2021
We beat the rain, again! And no portages required.
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September 11 Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 9/11/2021
Gerald and Sue planned this one for Pam's birthday paddle
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September 10 Pere Marquette
Published On 9/10/2021
Several newbies for this trip: us and the salmon
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September 8 Boardman cleanup, Forks to Scheck's
Published On 9/8/2021
We found more than we had expected, and beat the rain!
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September 6 Upper Manistee
Published On 9/6/2021
Lots of twists and turns, plus a lesson learned the hard way
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September 4 Upper Platte
Published On 9/4/2021
A change from our original plan, and only a little rain fell on us.
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September 2 Pine cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 9/2/2021
The last one this season, and only ONE bag!
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August 29 Upper Pine
Published On 8/29/2021
More excitement than we had planned for; the river had gone from 220 CFS to 670 CFS, and the water level went up 1.5 feet.
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August 23 Pine cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 8/23/2021
A neat surprise at the Peterson access, and a sensational group!
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August 18 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/18/2021
Members came from the four corners of the world, and Michigan
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August 15 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/15/2021
Planned only two days beforehand, a great crew, with several lumberjack jobs.
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August 13 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/13/2021
The Pine was still at flood stage, so we changed the venue and got a great group!
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August 10 Manistee, Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/10/2021
Two long time paddlers hit the river again with neighbors L&J
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August 6 Two Hearted River
Published On 8/6/2021
We headed across the Mighty Mac to hit a famous river
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August 4 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 8/4/2021
A new place for some of us!
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July 31 Upper Pine
Published On 7/31/2021
Another newbie report!
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July 26 Pere Marquette River
Published On 7/26/2021
A new member finds a new river and new friends
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July 23 Pine cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/23/2021
One of the BEST cleanups ever!
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July 21 Manistee from Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/21/2021
Two newbies to kayaking report on their findings
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July 21, 2021- Boardman River Flood Debris Cleanup
Published On 7/21/2021
5 docks are now out of the river.
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July 19 Pine cleanup from Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 7/19/2021
Two superlatives!
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July 18 Boardman from BBL to Beitner
Published On 7/18/2021
Glad we went early.
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July 18 Pigeon River
Published On 7/18/2021
A foray on the Pigeon River
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July 17, 2021 - Benzie Conservation District / BRCS Upper Platte River Sweep
Published On 7/17/2021
We worked with the BCD to do two sections of the Upper Platte.
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July 14 Boardman from Forks to BBL
Published On 7/14/2021
Kathleen came through with a magnificent limerick report!
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July 11 Good Harbor Bay
Published On 7/11/2021
A new venue on the Big Lake - the Manitou Islands seemed SO close!
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July 11 Betsie River Thompsonville to County Line
Published On 7/11/2021
Summary of a lovely outing: sunshine and fun!
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July 9, 2021 - BRCS-National Cherry Festival Boardman River Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2021
We had a gorgeous day and we found more than we expected to but not much trash.
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July 9 Tip of Old Mission
Published On 7/9/2021
Five primary colors
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July 5 Betsie from County Line to Homestead Dam
Published On 7/5/2021
Nobody else on the river for a holiday weekend!
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July 3 Middle Bear Creek
Published On 7/3/2021
A fun and somewhat challenging trip down a semi-obscure stream.
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July 1 Sturgeon for the birthday boy
Published On 7/1/2021
Five intrepid paddlers battle the mighty waters!
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June 30 Pine cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 6/30/2021
A few screw-ups, but a job well done! Written by a young lady who graduated from Wellesley this spring.
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June 28 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/28/2021
Pour it on! After several days of rain, sunshine prevailed, but we did have some new challenges.
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June 23 Power Island
Published On 6/23/2021
We made the decision to turn back early.
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June 21 Pine cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 6/21/2021
Two newbies brave the chilly temps and trash of the Pine River
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June 18 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/18/2021
No longer a "Sturgeon Virgin", baptism complete!
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June 16, 2021 - BRCS - River Pitch to Shumsky
Published On 6/16/2021
Only 4 of us but we had a great time.
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June 16, BRCS - Brown Bridge Landing to River Pitch
Published On 6/16/2021
The weather and the river were gorgeous but we did find some major trash in this section unlike previous sections.
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June 15 Manistee River, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/15/2021
A tailwind!
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June 14, 2021 - BRCS - Shumsky to Beitner Cleanup
Published On 6/14/2021
Fun day on the river and we did some good.
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June 14, 2021 - BRCS - Schecks To BBL
Published On 6/14/2021
What a gorgeous day it was for us to clean up this short and very clean section of the Boardman
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June 13, Betsie River, County Line to Homestead
Published On 6/13/2021
Usually we take out at Fred's landing, but the road down is iffy and it took only 45 minutes after Fred's to reach Homestead.
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June 12, 2021 - Betsie River Clean Sweep w/ Benzie Conservation District
Published On 6/12/2021
We joined the BCD for a fun and tiring day on the Betsie
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June 12, 2021 - King Marvin Puska Coronation
Published On 6/12/2021
We finally got to do this.
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June 11 Jordan River
Published On 6/11/2021
Nobody else was on the river!
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June 8 Pine River, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/8/2021
First time for Brad, low water, but gorgeous as usual
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June 6 Boardman cleanup, Forks to Scheck's
Published On 6/6/2021
Two teams of two, and surprises
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June 5 Manistee River from 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 6/5/2021
Lots of thank you notes
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June 4 - N Br AuSable (Non) Cleanup
Published On 6/4/2021
We call it the Non-Cleanup because there's not much trash to find but we found quite a bit this time, thanks to our eagle eyed paddlers.
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June 2 Boardman - Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner
Published On 6/2/2021
A stellar day with great wildlife sightings
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May 29 Upper Pine River
Published On 5/29/2021
Bright sunshine, and a new takeout location
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May 27 Upper Platte River
Published On 5/27/2021
Water level was kind of low, and so was the temperature
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May 25 Pere Marquette River
Published On 5/25/2021
First time for Brad! A glorious day!
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May 22 Boardman River: Forks to BBL
Published On 5/22/2021
One new member, one missed turn, a few choice quotes
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May 20 Jordan River
Published On 5/20/2021
Worth the trip from downstate!
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May 18 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/18/2021
It's summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime!
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May 16 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/16/2021
Springtime on the Mason Tract
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May 15, 2021 - Michigan Backcountry Hunters and Anglers / BRCS Lower Boardman River Cleanup
Published On 5/15/2021
We worked with these newcomers to do a cleanup we couldn't do ourselves.
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May 13 Lake Dubonnet
Published On 5/13/2021
43rd anniversary paddle on a gorgeous spring day
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April 17 - Main AuSable
Published On 4/17/2021
Early spring with old friends
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April 17, 2021 - Boardman River Cleanup at the Goodwill Inn, Traverse City
Published On 4/17/2021
Today we did the biggest river and shoreline cleanup in the history of the club and 5 club members were there. We removed as much trash today as we do in 10 years of river cleanups.
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New Year's Day Paddle on the Lower Boardman
Published On 1/11/2021
A casual paddle through downtown on New Year's Day.
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October 10, Manistee, Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/10/2020
Amazing colors; lots of people on shoreline
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October 7 Pine River, Walker to Dobson
Published On 10/7/2020
Here's what goes into planning a trip like this
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October 3 Manistee M-66 to Lucas Road
Published On 10/3/2020
Fall colors, fast current, lesson learned
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September 27 Main AuSable
Published On 9/27/2020
Fall colors and a speedy group
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September 25 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 9/25/2020
We couldn't figure out why anyone would have missed this glorious day on the river
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Crystal River Cleanup 9-24-20
Published On 9/24/2020
A small crew tackles the trash on the Crystal River.
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September 23 Manistee: US-131 to Baxter
Published On 9/23/2020
Fall colors galore for the "gang of four"!
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September 20 Paddle the Muskegon
Published On 9/20/2020
Twelve paddlers explore the Muskegon from M-66 to Evart.
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Sept 20 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 9/20/2020
Carol joined the club at 7AM & on her first paddle at 2PM! What a joy to get to know her this afternoon!
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September 18 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/18/2020
A hint of fall, and lots of laughs. Brisk morning!
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September 14 Pine River, Dobson to Low
Published On 9/14/2020
A bit of early fall color, and some lumberjack work
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September 11 Upper Platte
Published On 9/11/2020
Autumn is on its way!
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September 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/7/2020
No crowds on Labor Day, no rain, cool temps and one unplanned swim break
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Sept 6- Upper Manistee
Published On 9/6/2020
3 newbies and good weather on the Upper Manistee
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Sept 4 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/4/2020
Sara's newest 5-mile hike & 8-mile paddle close to home
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August 31 Manistee, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/31/2020
New Mexico members marvel at Michigan waters!
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August 29 Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 8/29/2020
Welcome back to the Waltons!
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Aug 29- Pigeon River Old Vanderbilt Road to Campground
Published On 8/29/2020
Beautiful, Interesting and a little more excitement than expected or necessary
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Aug 26 Jordan AM, no Jordan PM, no Boardman...
Published On 8/27/2020
4 Vagabonds dodged the rain.
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August 25 Boardman cleanup, Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 8/25/2020
An ode to Norm
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Aug 25- Pine, Elm Flats to Peterson Bridge
Published On 8/25/2020
Jim Cooper's first paddle on the Pine
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Upper Sturgeon 8-22-20
Published On 8/22/2020
An exploratory trip on the upper Sturgeon from Bush Rd. to Wolverine.
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Pickerel Creek 8-20-2020
Published On 8/20/2020
A trip up and back on the little-traveled Pickerel Creek, a tributary of the upper Betsie River.
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August 19 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 8/19/2020
Final one of this season, with some amazing surprises!
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August 17 Upper Pine
Published On 8/17/2020
Gorgeous day, and a few rocks. New lunch spot.
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8/16 Manistee: Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 8/16/2020
A terrific and enjoyable afternoon paddle on the Manistee River
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August 14 Pere Marquette River
Published On 8/14/2020
Gorgeous day, with a swim break and wildlife
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August 12 Paddle on the Jordan River
Published On 8/12/2020
Beautiful weather and a relaxing paddle with friends
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August 8 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/8/2020
80th birthday bash, and a bit of rain - well maybe a lot of rain.
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August 6 Pine cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/6/2020
Our first Pine cleanup; we're coming back for more!
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August 3 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/3/2020
My wife thought it was easier than normal, even in the rain.
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August 2 Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner
Published On 8/2/2020
Sunday morning for the queens
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Aug 1- Ocqueoc Millersburg to Campgrounds
Published On 8/1/2020
Ocqueoc River from Millersburg to Ocqueoc Falls Campground
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July 31 Manistee, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/31/2020
Crowded at the parking lot, but empty on the river!
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July 28 - Pine cleanup from Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/28/2020
A stellar crew!
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July 26 Early Morning from Forks to BBL
Published On 7/26/2020
A bigger group than on July 4, and nobody but us!
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July 25- Bear Creek
Published On 7/25/2020
Bear Creek Brethren to Confluence of the Manistee
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July 24 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 7/24/2020
A photo essay
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July 21 Pine cleanup, Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 7/21/2020
Two newbies on the Pine
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No Mulligans needed on Marquette
Published On 7/19/2020
Father M hosted a fine game
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July 18 Upper Pine
Published On 7/18/2020
A gorgeous trip; new for some!
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July 16- AuSable, Smith to McMasters
Published On 7/16/2020
last minute girls-only paddle
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July 16 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/16/2020
Only two bagsful on a gorgeous afternoon! We are making a difference.
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July 14 Jordan River
Published On 7/14/2020
One guy and his harem!
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July 12 Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/12/2020
Photo record of the oodles of obstacles It was both fun and gorgeous! And empty except for us.
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Manistee 612-72
Published On 7/11/2020
Go early beat the crowds
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July 8 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/8/2020
Fast, but no problem for our group
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July 6 Power Island
Published On 7/6/2020
Totally flat conditions and hardly any boat traffic
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July 5 Manistee - Sharon to M-66
Published On 7/5/2020
It was quiet for a while....
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July 4 Boardman - Forks to BBL
Published On 7/4/2020
Solo trip - in early, out before the hoards
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July 3- Betsie Thompsonville to County Line
Published On 7/3/2020
A great hidden treasure of a river
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July 2 Pere Marquette River
Published On 7/2/2020
Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch
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June 30 Pine River cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 6/30/2020
A good day to jump in!
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June 28 Manistee: US-131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 6/28/2020
Written by a Brazilian exchange student
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June 26 Upper Platte River
Published On 6/26/2020
River was running higher than normal, so much easier to avoid gravel and sand bars!
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June 24 Tip of Old Mission Peninsula
Published On 6/24/2020
Clouds followed by sunshine, calm followed by waves followed by calm again
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June 20 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/20/2020
It's getting better all the time!
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June 18 Pine River Clean-up Peterson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/18/2020
Seven of us cleaned from Peterson to Low Bridge
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June 17 N Branch of AuSable Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/17/2020
Wish Norm could have joined us since we enjoyed faster & deeper water than normal, great weather, many wildflowers & comraderie with friends.
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June 15 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 6/15/2020
Two newbies, 3 "swimmers", one big blue sky
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June 13 Upper Pine
Published On 6/13/2020
A slightly new point of entry, and the return of the regulars!
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June 11 Boardman clean-up
Published On 6/11/2020
It's done!
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May-June BRCS Completed
Published On 6/11/2020
The BRCS event was done in stages over several separate days by people from the same housholds due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
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June 9 Jordan River
Published On 6/9/2020
Hot day, summer in the country. Just a bit of excitement
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June 7 Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge on the Manistee
Published On 6/7/2020
A great day for a paddle
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June 6 Stupendous Seven See New Future of Paddling, Also Clean River
Published On 6/6/2020
Boardman Descended and Cleaned. New paddling innovation evaluated.
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June 4 Morning paddle on Bass Lake
Published On 6/4/2020
The most excitement occurred on the trip there!
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May 29 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 5/29/2020
An amazing Pine River limerick, with several verses
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May 22 Boardman River - Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner
Published On 5/22/2020
Water levels have dropped a bit
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May 20 Arbutus Lake
Published On 5/20/2020
The change of venue was ideal
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May 15 Lower Platte Exploration
Published On 5/15/2020
Started at Big Platte Lake and ended at Lake Michigan.
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May 13 Main AuSable River
Published On 5/13/2020
Trip hosts celebrated their 42nd anniversary.
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May 1 Lake Dubonnet
Published On 5/1/2020
First club trip of the season, with social distancing
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Fall on the lower Platte - October 20, 2019
Published On 10/21/2019
Although our group was small we had a beautiful, quiet paddle.
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October 10 - Main AuSable River
Published On 10/11/2019
Jacqui referred to the branches of the trees as being gift-wrapped!
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October 6 Pine River, Walker to Dobson
Published On 10/6/2019
Not quite peak fall colors, but glorious nevertheless.
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September 28 Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 9/28/2019
Whoa ... what is that up ahead?!
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September 26 - Boardman: Beitner to the old YMCA
Published On 9/26/2019
Done! We paddled through a section of the Boardman that was previously blocked by dams!
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September 21 - Upper Manistee River Cleanup w/ the KCD and the UMRA Folks
Published On 9/21/2019
This was probably the nicest day we have ever had for this event.
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September 21 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/21/2019
Whoever heard of an autumnal equinox paddle when the temp is 86 degrees?
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September 17 Upper Platte
Published On 9/17/2019
Indian summer!
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September 14 - Boardman River Downtown Cleanup
Published On 9/14/2019
I bit windy but a very nice day for this next to the last cleanup of the year.
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September 9 Yuba to Petobego
Published On 9/10/2019
Sunshine, calm winds and great conversation
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September 7 - S Br AuSable Cleanup with the Anglers
Published On 9/7/2019
Perfect day on one of our favorite rivers.
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Betsie Creek Adventure
Published On 9/4/2019
Four intrepid souls brave the swamps of Interlochen!
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September 2 Betsie River - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 9/2/2019
Gorgeous river; nobody else around, except at the end - gross fishermen
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August 31 Upper Manistee from C-38
Published On 9/1/2019
Beaver dams galore, and serenity until lunchtime
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August 31 - 3rd Annual Torch River and Torch Sandbar Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2019
We could not believe how clean the river and sandbar were.
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August 27 Boardman Lake
Published On 8/27/2019
Shortest club trip ever
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August 25 Upper Pine
Published On 8/25/2019
A lot going on!
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August 22 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/22/2019
Lesson learned
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August 20 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 8/20/2019
Spectacular group for Pine cleanup #6 this year.
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August 17 - 6River Sweep - Sturgeon River Sweepers
Published On 8/17/2019
All local support for this one.
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August 16 Pere Marquette
Published On 8/16/2019
Impressions from a new member
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August 14 Jordan River
Published On 8/15/2019
Yummy lunch, and gorgeous river for the Texas visitor
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August 13 Hometown Rapids!
Published On 8/13/2019
Our first trip through the NEW river!
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August 10 Manistee from Sharon Road to M-66
Published On 8/10/2019
6 people, one newbie and one teenager
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August 8 Pine River cleanup - Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/8/2019
Three young people on their first Pine cleanup - a success!
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August 6 Betsie - Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge (Adams Road)
Published On 8/6/2019
A "new" experience for almost everyone
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August 4 - Middle Little Manistee
Published On 8/4/2019
Pretty river, lovely weather and a few challenges. Great attitudes and a few mosquitoes (HAH!)
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August 3 Boardman
Published On 8/3/2019
Glad we did this early in the day!
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August 3 - Middle Manistee Cleanup
Published On 8/3/2019
We cut this annual cleanup trip in half and it was still plenty long enough.
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August 1 Sturgeon
Published On 8/1/2019
A small group, gorgeous weather and nobody around
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July 30 Pine River Cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/30/2019
Report done by the two college girls
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July 27 Upper Manistee River
Published On 7/27/2019
We had been warned by another member that the river level had dropped and there would be three portages, but we were pleasantly surprised.
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14th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/25/2019
Only 5 of us there, but one of the nicest days on the Jordan we have ever had.
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July 22 Crystal River
Published On 7/23/2019
Quiet, pretty river
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July 21 Pigeon River
Published On 7/21/2019
Stunning weather, perfect for occasional dips in the water.
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July 20 - 1st Annual Lower Manistee River Cleanup
Published On 7/20/2019
Worst day on any river in 15 years. Yet - We still took out some trash.
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July 19 Jordan River morning
Published On 7/19/2019
No rain on this parade!
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July 14 - Walker to Elm Flats: The Pearl of the Pine
Published On 7/14/2019
The prettiest section of the Pine is now pristine, thanks to amazing teamwork and eagle eyes.
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July 12 Pere Marquette and Great Lakes music
Published On 7/12/2019
It simply could not have been better!
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5th Annual Golden Cedar River - Gladwin MI
Published On 7/11/2019
We teamed up with several groups to continue this project.
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July 10 Short Boardman trip
Published On 7/10/2019
a new place for a hiking team
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July 8 Power Island
Published On 7/8/2019
The most amazing limerick trip report, with all true facts! A MUST read!
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July 7 Sharon-M66
Published On 7/7/2019
Lovely day on the big Manistee
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July 5 - National Cherry Festival - Boardman River Downtown Cleanup
Published On 7/5/2019
A glorious day paddling through Traverse City
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July 3 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/3/2019
A gorgeous summer day, and a whole lot of trash
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July 1 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 7/1/2019
Written by a first time French kayaker
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June 29 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/29/2019
A bit of climbing, a few spiders, and a gorgeous stream on a holiday weekend (4 fishermen and us)
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June 27 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/27/2019
It's summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime!
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June 25 Short sweet Boardman trip
Published On 6/25/2019
Planned just for beginners, with gorgeous weather...and a surprise!
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June 22 A Beautiful Summer Day on the Upper Pine River
Published On 6/22/2019
Lois and John lead a group of paddlers from Briar Patch to Walker Bridge.
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June 21 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 6/21/2019
challenging & fast, with bunny hops & big riffles, lots of fun at 260 cfs
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June 20 Morning on Lake Dubonnet
Published On 6/20/2019
Posted only two days in advance, lots of attendees
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June 18 Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 6/18/2019
So glad we had several wonderful retrievers!
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June 16 Upper Platte
Published On 6/16/2019
We beat the rain!
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June 11 Intro to Kayaking class
Published On 6/11/2019
Home-based instruction
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June 9 - Morning Boardman cleanup, Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 6/9/2019
We finally got it done!
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June 8 - Betsie River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/8/2019
The biggest crowd ever on the Betsie.
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June 8 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/8/2019
love surfing the riffles
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June 6 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 6/6/2019
Finally, summer has arrived!!
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June 2- Upper Manistee
Published On 6/3/2019
Just the 3 of us on a very nice trip
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June 3 Main AuSable
Published On 6/3/2019
Written in English, by an exchange student from France
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May 26- Jordan Graves to Rogers
Published On 5/30/2019
13 Paddlers on the Jordan
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May 30 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 5/30/2019
Another perfect day on the Upper Platte. 24 people did two sections.
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May 25 - Boardman River Clean Sweep
Published On 5/25/2019
It rained like mad and then we had a perfect day for the 15th Annual BRCS
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May 23 Boardman, Forks to BBL
Published On 5/23/2019
Written by a new member; we planned this trip just for her!
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May 17 Jordan River
Published On 5/17/2019
Gorgeous weather, amazing marsh marigolds, and a bit more excitement than we had planned
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May 12 Pere Marquette - Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch
Published On 5/12/2019
The river was cold, fast and pushy with a lot of downed trees, but no portages were needed.
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May 11 - Mason Tract hike & S Br AuSable paddle
Published On 5/11/2019
Wild & fast paddle, 10 miles, Chase Bridge to Smith Bridge
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May 11 - Lower Commons / Kids Creek Cleanup
Published On 5/11/2019
We didn't have a large turnout but we got a lot done.
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May 5 Manistee from 131 to Baxter
Published On 5/5/2019
A lovely springtime journey, with summer in the air!
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April 28 - Upper Platte
Published On 4/30/2019
Checking out the Upper Platte ... now clear!
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April 24 Main AuSable
Published On 4/24/2019
The best day of the week for our first up-north paddle of 2019
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April 6 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 4/8/2019
Beautiful spring day on the Boardman
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April 7 - Manistee River
Published On 4/7/2019
Manistee River, sunshine & 65F, fast 2hr paddle
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October 27 TAPC Work Bee At Cass Rd Landing
Published On 10/26/2018
We worked to start the preparation of the new landing for future use.
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October 13 Manistee, 131 to Baxter
Published On 10/13/2018
AMAZING fall colors! Cool temps.
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October 9 Pine River, Walker to Dobson
Published On 10/9/2018
Fabulous fall colors! A bit challenging.
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Manistee River Sharon-M66, October 7
Published On 10/8/2018
Quiet, peaceful paddle
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September 30 Upper Platte
Published On 9/30/2018
Brisk fall paddle
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September 29 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/29/2018
Fall color extravaganza! And a brand new member!
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September 24 - Morning Boardman trip, Forks to BBL
Published On 9/24/2018
Six experienced paddlers enjoying a stress-free morning on our hometown river.
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September 22 Autumnal Equinox on the Main AuSable
Published On 9/22/2018
A sparkling day! Finished by 2:15.
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September 22 - 8th Annual Fall Upper Manistee Cleanup
Published On 9/22/2018
This was a memorable day on the Upper Manistee.
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September 19 And now it's fall - on the Upper Platte
Published On 9/19/2018
Last minute trip yields four hardy paddlers, and a bit of trash
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September 17 Burst of summer Boardman
Published On 9/17/2018
a terrific way to begin the day!
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September 16 Pine River
Published On 9/16/2018
Walker to Dobson Revisited
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September 15 Pine River, Walker to Dobson
Published On 9/15/2018
It couldn't be better!
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September 15 - Fall Downtown Boardman Cleanup
Published On 9/15/2018
What a gorgeous day for a leisurely float and low-impact cleanup. Only 6 of us signed up but more arrived for a fun day on the downtown Boardman.
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September 13 - Kayaking the Dunes
Published On 9/13/2018
Fabulous weather - worth the wait!
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September 11 Jordan River afternoon
Published On 9/11/2018
Only John, Lois and Harold on a spectacular day!
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September 8 - S Br AuSable Cleanup w/ Anglers of AuSable
Published On 9/8/2018
We teamed up again the the fly fishermen for a fun day on the S Br.
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September 6 - Morning Boardman trip
Published On 9/6/2018
It turned out a bit differently than planned
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September 3 Forks to BBL
Published On 9/3/2018
Quick trip on our hometown river
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September 2 Harvey Bridge to Glengary Bridge
Published On 9/2/2018
Another Manistee beginner section
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September 2 Upper Pine River
Published On 9/2/2018
Sawing at the beginning, but not on the river itself. And a good lesson learned!
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August 28 Pine River cleanup - Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/28/2018
Two newbies on their first Pine cleanup!
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August 26 Upper Manistee River
Published On 8/26/2018
A bit of lumberjack work, one stuck trip host, one wet dog and a lost & found shoe
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August 24 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/24/2018
No rain on our parade!
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Aug 22 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup
Published On 8/22/2018
We teamed up with the Gladwin Conservation District and the Little Forks Conservancy to do this first time event.
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Aug 19 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/20/2018
Day of firsts
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Aug 18, 6 River Sweep-Sturgeon River Sweepers
Published On 8/18/2018
We teamed up with a small group of people from the SRS to do two sections of the Sturgeon.
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August 17 Boardman - Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner
Published On 8/17/2018
Four women take on the mighty Boardman!
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High winds washout Dunes
Published On 8/15/2018
Higher than expected winds force relocation of today's paddle
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August 14 Pere Marquette, M-37 to Bowman Bridge
Published On 8/14/2018
A new experience for all!
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August 12-Upper Lakes Challenge #5
Published On 8/12/2018
Wind in our faces again
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August 12 Manistee River US-131 to Baxter
Published On 8/12/2018
A happy team and almost nobody else around; two newcomers!
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August 10- 1st Annual Lake Missaukee Paddle and Cookout
Published On 8/11/2018
Great weather, great food and mostly great friends
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August 8 Pine River cleanup - Peterson to Low
Published On 8/8/2018
A lot of trash plus some excitement
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August 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/7/2018
Our first trip there this season; the log jam is cleared, sort of
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August 3 Jordan River
Published On 8/4/2018
Great weather for a paddle on my favorite
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August 4 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 8/4/2018
Another grad gift!
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Aug 4 Middle Manistee River Cleanup w/ Walton Junction Sportsman Club
Published On 8/4/2018
It was a long and hot trip with some excitement and a lot of tubers.
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August 1 - Lake Dubonnet
Published On 8/1/2018
Calm water, gorgeous scenery, where were all the novices who want to paddle?
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July 31 Main AuSable
Published On 7/31/2018
Will you understand this? Matt spent the last year overseas.
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July 29 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 7/29/2018
Nine people
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July 28, 1st Jordan River Clean Sweep w/ ACD and Paddle Antrim
Published On 7/28/2018
We teamed up with the Antrim Conservation District and Paddle Antrim to do this first ever multi-section cleanup.
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July 27 - 1st Upper Manistee River Cleanup, Yellow Trees to CCC Bridge with KCD and BRCS
Published On 7/27/2018
July 27 - 1st Upper Manistee River Cleanup, Yellow Trees to CCC Bridge with KCD and BRCS
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July 25 Pine River cleanup - Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/25/2018
Another small but mighty group
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July 22 - Upper Lakes Challenge #4
Published On 7/24/2018
Nice overcast day perfect for open water paddle
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July 23 Manistee River- Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/23/2018
Luke wanted some excitement - he got it!
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July 22 Boardman River, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/22/2018
A nice little trip, with a tailwind on the former pond!
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July 19 - 4th Annual S Br Cleanup With Westminster Campers
Published On 7/20/2018
Gorgeous Day Paddling With Some Really Nice Kids.
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July 18 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 7/18/2018
Low water, gorgeous day, great group, and Gracie!
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July 15 John's birthday paddle on the Upper Pine
Published On 7/15/2018
Two groups, one doing lumberjack work, and the other with a different kind of excitement
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July 14- 1st Annual Regression Regatta
Published On 7/14/2018
12 Attendants 7 Participants.
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July 13 Pine River cleanup, Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 7/13/2018
Five professional river pickers!
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July 11 Jordan River morning
Published On 7/11/2018
Two requirements to join this outing.
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July 8- Upper Lakes Challenge #3
Published On 7/9/2018
Traitor winds strike again
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July 9 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2018
Trip report by an 8 year old, who just completed his first river cleanup; the kid was wonderful!
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July 7 Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/7/2018
Lots of twists and turns, and a bit of lumberjack work. Big Max Rocks!
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July 6 - 12th Annual National Cherry Festival Report
Published On 7/6/2018
What a great day for a cleanup.
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July 4 Pine Cleanup-Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/4/2018
Four members cleaned the river on a beautiful summer day. No, the river wasn't crowded.
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July 2 Tip of Old Mission
Published On 7/2/2018
A good sized group on a gorgeous day!
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Upper Manistee John's Landing
Published On 6/30/2018
Missed J&L's trip so hosted one of my own.
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Woodpecker Creek-Red Bridge
Published On 6/29/2018
Hot day, cool river
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June 29 Pere Marquette River
Published On 6/29/2018
A peaceful trip down a National Scenic River, with a few interesting twists and turns
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Sturgeon Thrillseeker & Portage
Published On 6/29/2018
Great fun with Jocelyn, Jack, Angie, John & Kent!!!
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June 25 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 6/25/2018
A gorgeous day, and kudos to the group for finding far more stuff than we thought was possible.
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June 24 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/24/2018
No rain on this parade!
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June 21 Brown Bridge to Beitner on the Boardman
Published On 6/22/2018
We did good today!
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June 21 Summer Solstice Main AuSable
Published On 6/21/2018
Great company, lessons, wildlife, scenery
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June 19 - Upper Boardman
Published On 6/20/2018
Boardman River Forks to BBL
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June 20 Pine River, Dobson to Low
Published On 6/20/2018
No pics of some of our trip members, but some other interesting shots.
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June 17 - Upper Platte
Published On 6/17/2018
A great day with great friends on a beautiful and fun river
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June 13 Lower Platte Cleanup with Friends of SBDNL
Published On 6/15/2018
A surprising amount of stuff - old cans galore
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June 14 - 13th Annual N Br AuSable Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/14/2018
There's so little trash on this 12 mile section of river that we call this the Non-Cleanup.
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Manistee 612-72
Published On 6/12/2018
It just kept growing!
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June 10- Upper Lakes Challenge #2
Published On 6/11/2018
A great paddle on a beautiful day with some new faces
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June 11 School's Out Jordan River
Published On 6/11/2018
Gorgeous trip with two couples who've been friends forever
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June 10 - Boardman from BBL to Beitner
Published On 6/10/2018
Small group, more wildlife than people; glorious early summer day
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June 9 - 7th Annual Betsie River Sweep Cleanup
Published On 6/9/2018
Lots of people from all walks of life came out on a rainy day to help do this project.
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June 6 Boardman Lake
Published On 6/6/2018
Just Cyndi and me, and sunshine makes three....
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June 2 Jordan River
Published On 6/3/2018
A crowded but beautiful day on the Jordan
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June 2 Manistee, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/2/2018
We were the only paddlers on the river on a gorgeous day!
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May 31 - 11th Annual Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/1/2018
Local people showed up to help us do this cleanup. That's always a good thing.
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May 30 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 5/30/2018
It's always fun to take a newcomer on our hometown river!
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May 27 Upper Pine River
Published On 5/27/2018
We had the river to ourselves on a holiday weekend!
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May 27 - Manistee River/NCT hike & paddle
Published On 5/27/2018
Hot day but great time with friends
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May 26 - 14th Boardman River Clean Sweep
Published On 5/26/2018
It could not get much better than this day was.
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May 25 Upper Platte
Published On 5/25/2018
Short and sweet!
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May 13 Upper Lakes Challenge #1
Published On 5/14/2018
Six Mile Lake
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May 13 - S Br AuSable hike & paddle
Published On 5/13/2018
Favorite paddle on S Branch of AuSable, highest & fastest at 500 cfs
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May 13 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/13/2018
An easy river shows its mean streak
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May 12 - 2nd Annual Commons Cleanup
Published On 5/12/2018
We did it again and it was fun.
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May 9 - Boardman: Forks to BBL
Published On 5/8/2018
83 degrees today - a great day to be on the water!
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May 6 - Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 5/7/2018
fast paddle in high water with group of 9
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April 26 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 4/26/2018
Reconnaissance, Sara, Jocelyn & Bob
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April 22 - Earth Day on Boardman Lake
Published On 4/22/2018
We were skiing last week, and paddling today - that's northern Michigan weather for you!
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Manistee 612-72
Published On 4/22/2018
Sunny skies, warm breeze, snow covered banks???
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Pine River Insect Collection; June and October 2017
Published On 11/26/2017
summary of our work this year
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Tree Planting - Edwards Wildlife Preserve - Boardman Valley
Published On 11/1/2017
We planted 100 trees and made habitat for wildlife.
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Oct 21 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 10/21/2017
full summery day with friends
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October 20 Manistee River, Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/20/2017
Lots of fun riffles, and gorgeous scenery
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October 20, ManisteeR. Sharon-M66
Published On 10/20/2017
A primo autumn day for paddling
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Oct 19 - Boardman Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/19/2017
another gorgeous fall paddle
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Oct. 18 - South Branch AuSable - Chase Bridge to Smith Bridge
Published On 10/18/2017
Wonderful Company, Phenomenal Weather
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Oct 15 - TAPC Annual Meeting
Published On 10/15/2017
Fun meeting at the Ruby Tuesday in Traverse City
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Oct 12 - Pine River, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 10/12/2017
unplanned swim & great rescue team
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Oct 12 - Upper Manistee River Dock Removal
Published On 10/12/2017
This huge dock has bugged me for 2 years and we got it out of the Manistee.
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Oct 10 - Upper Platte
Published On 10/10/2017
Cool, crisp fall paddle with great friends
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October 9 Boardman Forks to BBL
Published On 10/9/2017
Fall colors galore!
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October 8 Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/8/2017
Sunshine, glorious fall colors, new members!
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Oct 5 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 10/8/2017
High & fast on a lovely fall day
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October 5 Jordan River
Published On 10/5/2017
Another harem for John Heiam!
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Oct 3 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/3/2017
Perfect group & fall weather, and a little color along the ex-pond
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October 1 Manistee River, US-131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/1/2017
Three Johns! Plus a "foreigner".
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October 1 Chain of Lakes
Published On 10/1/2017
Eighteen miles!
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Sept 30 - Manistee River NCT hike & paddle
Published On 9/30/2017
Perfect fall weather for full day with friends!
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September 27 Victoria Creek
Published On 9/27/2017
a lovely solo trip!
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September 25 Pine River Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 9/25/2017
Another sunshiny hot day, gorgeous scenery
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September 23 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/23/2017
Another hot one, with fall colors!
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September 22 Upper Platte
Published On 9/22/2017
The hottest Autumnal Equinox ever!
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September 19 Main AuSable
Published On 9/19/2017
Gorgeous late summer day!
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September 16-Two unbeatable paddles on the same day!
Published On 9/18/2017
Good day for TAPC
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September 16 Unbeatable day on the Pine
Published On 9/16/2017
There is no other place we would rather have been!
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September 16 - 6th Annual Upper Manistee River Cleanup
Published On 9/16/2017
We spent another wonderful day on the Manistee River. No UMRA picnic but BK did fine.
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September 14 - 5th Annual Boardman Fall Downtown Section Cleanup
Published On 9/14/2017
It's not the most beautiful section of the Boardman but it may be the most used and abused.
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September 14 Pine cleanup from Peterson to Low
Published On 9/14/2017
A stellar crew!
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September 12 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/12/2017
A whole lot of solo canoes, plus one kayak. It was easier than I remembered.
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September 10 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 9/10/2017
Only 3 bags! We make a difference!
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Sept 9 6th Annual AuSable Cleanup w/ Anglers
Published On 9/9/2017
We teamed up with the great Anglers of the AuSable to do t his cleanup on a glorious day.
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September 2 Pere Marquette River
Published On 9/5/2017
A pretty river, too bad it's not closer to home.
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Betsie paddle & pedal
Published On 9/3/2017
BOGO
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September 2 Betsie - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 9/2/2017
Salmon season has begun! No portages, no sawing and no swims.
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August 31 Jordan River
Published On 8/31/2017
Fun times on the river, and it seemed easier than before
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August 29 Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 8/29/2017
We lost track of the number of full cans of alcohol. Perhaps it went well with the canned peas?
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August 26 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/26/2017
One of our favorite weekend trips!
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August 24 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/24/2017
The first "taste" of fall?
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August 23 - 3rd Annual Golden Cedar River Cleanup
Published On 8/23/2017
We started this event for People from Jay's Sporting Goods of Clare s but they couldn't come this year.
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August 20 - West GT Bay to see Columbus' ships
Published On 8/20/2017
All female team out to conquer the mighty waters of the Bay!
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August 19 - 4th Annual 6 River Sweep
Published On 8/19/2017
We teamed up with several other groups to clean 6 Rivers.
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August 19 Upper Manistee, "John's Landing" to 612
Published On 8/19/2017
First -timer's story of the prettiest section of the Manistee; no portages!
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August 16 Pine cleanup from Peterson to Low
Published On 8/16/2017
We did it 6 weeks ago; where did all this stuff come from?
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August 14 Boardman from Forks to BBL
Published On 8/14/2017
Another graduation present
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August 12 Pigeon River from Webb to Afton Road
Published On 8/12/2017
Lots of paddling, a bit of route-finding, some lumberjack work, and several carry-overs
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August 10 Betsie from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 8/10/2017
We got lunch and the trip in before the deluge!
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August 8 Kayaking Sleeping Bear Dunes
Published On 8/8/2017
A few waves, sunshine and a mystery submerged kayak
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August 6 Manistee from Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/6/2017
Gorgeous weather except for the last 20 minutes.
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1st Annual Walton Junction Sportsman's Club Middle Manistee River Cleanup
Published On 8/5/2017
Wow! What a day!
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August 5 Boardman
Published On 8/5/2017
A slight change of plans, a missed turn (by Lois!), and a head collision
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August 3 Pine cleanup - Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/3/2017
No rain; report written by two brand new river kayakers
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August 1 Flat Water Rescue Clinic
Published On 8/1/2017
Lots of great info and practice on what to do if you capsize on a lake
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July 31 Power Island
Published On 7/31/2017
The Bay was like glass; everyone took a dip - on purpose
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July 24 Pine River cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/24/2017
Six hardy souls, and only old stuff. Super clear water, great weather!
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July 22 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 7/22/2017
Cloudy but it didn't rain on our parade.
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July 20, 9th Annual South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/20/2017
We teamed up with the Westminster Camp again this year for a really fun day.
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July 18 Pine cleanup: Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/18/2017
A gorgeous day on the Pine, with a variety of ages participating
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July 16 Boardman from Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 7/16/2017
A smart move: to postpone the Pigeon trip originally planned for today
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July 11 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/11/2017
80 degree temps and the value of back paddling
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July 9 Middle Little Manistee
Published On 7/9/2017
Sunshine, great group, a little lumberjacking and a double eagle!
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July 7, 11th Annual National Cherry Festival River Cleanup
Published On 7/7/2017
The BRCS received a grant from the GLC and NCF to do this Annual Cleanup again this year.
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July 5 Pine River cleanup - Peterson to Low
Published On 7/5/2017
Everyone is contributing to this report
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July 3 Betsie River - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/3/2017
One portage, one unplanned swim break, one lumberjack project, and a bit of mud
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July 2, Boardman, Forks to Schecks
Published On 7/2/2017
Canoes only on this early morning paddle
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July 1 Moving water clinic
Published On 7/1/2017
Two more people learn the value of back paddling
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June 29 Jordan River
Published On 6/29/2017
Last minute Jordan trip
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June 27 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/27/2017
Seventeen pairs of eyes left no trash un-grabbed!
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June 24 Pine Clean Up - High and Not Dry
Published On 6/24/2017
The river was really cranking. The high water was exciting, but limited our clean up.
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June 23 Boardman, Schecks to Shumsky
Published On 6/23/2017
Back in the Saddle again!
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June 22, 11th Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 6/22/2017
We braved the weather to have another wonderful day on the Jordan.
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June 19 Moving Water Clinic
Published On 6/19/2017
Learning the value of leaning downstream, and having car clothes
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June 19 Manistee River
Published On 6/19/2017
CCC to W. Sharon Bridge
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June 18 Boardman River, Forks to BBL
Published On 6/18/2017
The skies are going to clear up........🎶
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June 17 Upper Upper Manistee
Published On 6/17/2017
Itty bitty stream beginning
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June 15 Haserot Park to the Tip of Old Mission
Published On 6/15/2017
Four club members braved the placid waters of Grand Traverse Bay
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June 15, 13th Annual N Branch AuSable River "Non" Cleanup Report
Published On 6/15/2017
13 of us paddled the rain swollen N Br on this cool, gorgeous day. Nothing could be better than this one.
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June 13 Intro to Kayaking class
Published On 6/13/2017
The largest crowd ever, and more jokes
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June 12 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 6/12/2017
A little rain (only while driving), a little fog, a lot of solitude, and a BEAR!
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June 10, 6th Annual Betsie River Sweep
Published On 6/11/2017
We partnered up with the Benzie Conservation District to do this fun cleanup.
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June 11 Boardman - BBL to Beitner
Published On 6/11/2017
Four ladies
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June 8, Beitner Landing Toilet Workbee
Published On 6/9/2017
Four of us worked to make the Beitner toilet a nicer place to pee.
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June 7 Manistee: Hole in the Fence to CCC Bridge
Published On 6/7/2017
A new access for the Manistee River!
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June 6 Upper Platte
Published On 6/6/2017
Sunshine, lunch, camaraderie, wildlife, water bottle issues
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June 4 Manistee from 131 to Baxter
Published On 6/4/2017
Summer is here!
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June 3, 13th Annual BRCS Raffle
Published On 6/3/2017
The BRCS holds its combined raffle with the GTCD and the KHS-ODAC for the 13th year.
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June 1 - 10th Annual Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/2/2017
The TAPC teamed up with the Benzie Conservation District again this year to do this multi-section project.
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June 2 East Bay from Yuba to Petobego
Published On 6/2/2017
Water like glass
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June 1 "How to Buy a Kayak" class
Published On 6/1/2017
Once again, John & Lois were available to help spend other people's money
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May 31 - Wednesday Night JSU at Lake Dubonnet
Published On 5/31/2017
eagles sighted by Mike, Barb, Dean, Diane, Sara, Tracie, Linda & Glenn
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May 30 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker on 4th try
Published On 5/30/2017
high, fast, fun paddle, Jocelyn, Max & Sara
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May 29 Memorial Day on the Manistee
Published On 5/29/2017
Few other paddlers except our group of 13; eagles, geese galore, ferry lessons, beat the rain, a bit of wind; Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
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May 27, 13th Annual Boardman River Clean Sweep Event
Published On 5/27/2017
76 of us came to the BRCS. It was a perfect day and we found the river to be cleaner than ever before.
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May 23 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/23/2017
chased the rain away, riding riffles & admiring wildflowers
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May 19 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/19/2017
Cool, but wonderfully pleasant and sunny
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May 17 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/17/2017
Summertime in the middle of May!
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May 14 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 5/14/2017
paddle 10 miles from Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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May 14 Mother's Day on the Pere Marquette
Published On 5/14/2017
Six old friends and two "new" ones
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May 13 - S Branch AuSable paddle & hike
Published On 5/13/2017
10 mile paddle followed by 9 mile hike back along Mason Tract
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May 13, 1st Annual Kids Creek / GT Commons Cleanup
Published On 5/13/2017
We took 4000 pounds of trash from the Commons and Creek in 2.5 hours.
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Boardman River Forks to BBL
Published On 5/9/2017
Another hometown river adventure
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May 6 - 1st Annual Spring Cleanup on the STURGEON RIVER by the SRS
Published On 5/6/2017
The Sturgeon River Sweepers are up and running in Wolverine
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May 4 - Boardman, BBL to Beitner River
Published On 5/4/2017
sunshine & high water = warm & fast fun with friends
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May 4 - Boardman finale, Beitner Rapids
Published On 5/4/2017
riding the rapids, no other "takers" this afternoon
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April 29, 2017 - Jordan flows free
Published On 5/1/2017
First paddle on the Jordan with the tubes gone
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April 28 A beautiful Afternoon on the AuSable
Published On 4/28/2017
Nine members enjoyed an afternoon on the river.
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Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 4/25/2017
Double Tsunami
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April 24 - Recon Upper Platte, Veterans Park to Platte Lake
Published On 4/25/2017
Reconnaissance paddle with Jocelyn
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April 22 - Earth Day tree planting along Boardman
Published On 4/22/2017
Earth Day = plant trees at Brown Bridge Quiet Area
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April 8, 2017 Boardman, Brown Bridge to Beitner
Published On 4/8/2017
Bob Fitch's 1st paddle of the season with 6 others, 65F at finish
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Jordan River - New DNR Site At Old State Rd Bridge
Published On 3/6/2017
Meeting and plans for this facility
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Oct 29 - S Br AuSable paddle & hike back Mason Tract
Published On 10/29/2016
golden tamaracks as fall colors draw to a close
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Oct 20, 2016 - Upper Manistee River Dock Removal
Published On 10/20/2016
We took another dock out of the river. This time it was the Upper Manistee. That makes 121.
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Oct 16 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/16/2016
Fall colors, balmy fog, blue heron & 2 newcomers
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October 16 Annual Party and Meeting
Published On 10/16/2016
Good food, company and prizes!
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Oct 15 - Manistee, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/15/2016
Db your pleasure, db your fun, a full day hike & paddle with 9 friends
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October 15: Manistee - Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge
Published On 10/15/2016
Amazing color tour!
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Oct 11 - Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Platte Lake
Published On 10/11/2016
Fall fun with 2 BFF, 2nd Tuesday in a row!
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October 8 Pine River: Walker to Dobson
Published On 10/9/2016
Fall has arrived; cool temps but warm hearts
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Oct. 4 Manistee - 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/6/2016
A nice day on a pretty stretch of the Manistee. Just a tinge of fall color
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Oct 4 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 10/4/2016
high, fast, turny, twisty fun in the sun for 3 BFF
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Oct 2 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/2/2016
cloudy & rain didn't dampen our spirits
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Sept 29 - Upper Platte
Published On 10/1/2016
warm sunshine & beginning of fall
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Sept. 29 Main AuSable
Published On 9/30/2016
Fall is slowly starting to show in the trees
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September 25 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/25/2016
Fall is upon us
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Sept 24 - 6th Annual Upper Manistee River Cleanup
Published On 9/25/2016
We finally got a wonderful day to do this event after 6 years of doing it in the rain, wind, snow and sleet.
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Sep 18 Jordan River
Published On 9/18/2016
I get by with a little help from my friends!
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Sept 17 Downtown Cleanup - Boardman River
Published On 9/17/2016
We did it again with rain in the forecast.
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Sep 15 Boardman River
Published On 9/15/2016
Another beautiful run from Forks to BBL
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September 12 - Upper Platte River
Published On 9/14/2016
Fishy Business
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September 12 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/12/2016
One Sturgeon Virgin and four River Rats seek the joys of our fastest river during a period of high water.
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Sept 10, 2016 4th Annual Anglers of the AuSable - SBr River Cleanup
Published On 9/10/2016
We teamed up with the AofA to paddle the S Branch.
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September 8 Hodenpyle-Red Bridge
Published On 9/9/2016
Marlene saves the day (or at least mine)
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September 6 Pine River cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 9/6/2016
The best cleanup with the BEST crew ever!
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September 4 Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 9/4/2016
A new river, and new friends!
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September 2 Boardman from Forks to BBL
Published On 9/3/2016
Only one unplanned swim break, and an elegant one at that!
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Sep 3 Manistee River 612-72
Published On 9/3/2016
Team work
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June 18 Betsie - Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 9/1/2016
A day at the Betsie Spa
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August 29th Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2016
The trip was a blast and we found lots of trash!!
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August 31 Sturgeon River
Published On 8/31/2016
Four Sturgeon Virgins!
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August 29 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/29/2016
Trash, glorious trash!
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August 28 Manistee from M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 8/28/2016
So glad we moved the trip from a rainy Saturday to a sunny Sunday!
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August 25 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 8/25/2016
We set this trip up just for Mike, and Mother Nature smiled on us.
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August 25 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup - Gladwin, MI
Published On 8/25/2016
We tried this river last year and we wanted to come back. It's gorgeous.
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August 22 Upper Platte
Published On 8/22/2016
Good group, good current, sunny skies
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August 21, Big Boardman Float For Funding
Published On 8/21/2016
Fund Raiser for the BRCS Sanitary Fund at the Rare Bird Brewery
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Aug 21 Main Branch AuSable
Published On 8/21/2016
TAPC 1
Neptune 0
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August 20, 6 River Sweep - Divided By Two
Published On 8/20/2016
The 6 River Sweep (6rs) was a mess this year but we got some of it done during the carnage on the Sturgeon and the small turnout on the Boyne and Pigeon.
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August 11 Afternoon on the Betsie
Published On 8/19/2016
The trip went well.
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August 19 Jordan River
Published On 8/19/2016
A quiet paddle on a gorgeous river, and we almost beat the rain
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August 17 Pere Marquette
Published On 8/17/2016
Gift cards, sunshine, another harem for John, and having the river to ourselves.
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August 14 Middle Little Manistee
Published On 8/14/2016
Lots of twists and turns
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August 10 Pine River cleanup, Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/10/2016
Three newbies, lots of stabbings, loaner boats galore!
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August 8 Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/8/2016
High school graduation present!
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Aug 7 Manistee, Sharon Rd to M-66
Published On 8/7/2016
New, old & infrequent
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Aug 4 S. Br. AuSable
Published On 8/4/2016
Girls just wanna have FUN!
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August 3 Solo trip on the Boardman from BBL to Beitner
Published On 8/3/2016
Amazing all the things you notice when you're alone
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August 3 JSU (Just Show Up) on Arbutus Lake
Published On 8/3/2016
A pleasant evening close to home
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Aug. 2 Paddling on a Mirror to Power Island
Published On 8/2/2016
A warm beautiful summer day on the big lake.
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July 31 Manistee River Rainbow Jim's to 131 Roadside Park
Published On 7/31/2016
Big river, Big fun
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July 30 Upper Pine
Published On 7/30/2016
Newbie tackles the "raging torrents" of the Upper Pine
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July 29 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/29/2016
Fun and twisty and fast!
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July 26 Pine cleanup from Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/26/2016
Another fun cleanup and a beautiful day to be on the water!
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July 25 Crystal River
Published On 7/25/2016
Three Amigas strike again
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July 23 - ACA - Betsie River Tree Trimming Project
Published On 7/23/2016
We had to do something to get the fishing line off the Homestead to US31 section of the Betsie. The BRCS got a grant for this project.
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July 23 Upper Manistee
Published On 7/23/2016
John and his harem: seven old and new women!
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July 22 Boardman from Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/22/2016
Eleven Brave the Heat and Paddle the Boardman
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July 21 - 8th Annual S Br of AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/21/2016
The weather looked really bad but with the help of the DNR we dodged the bullet on this one.
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July 20 Kayak the Dunes
Published On 7/20/2016
Waves, sunshine, eagle, rescue practice, warm water, concert!
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July 18 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/18/2016
Three newcomers, ten dollars, sunglasses, a good Swiss Army knife. What more is needed?
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July 17 Jordan River
Published On 7/17/2016
Timing is Everything
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July 16 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/16/2016
Sunshine and fun!
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July 14 Pine River cleanup: Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/14/2016
a lot of old cans, and teamwork
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July 10 Pigeon River
Published On 7/10/2016
It was an adventure!
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10th Annual - BRCS - National Cherry Festival Cleanup
Published On 7/8/2016
It looked like rain and it didn't disappoint. But the river was amazingly clean.
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July 6 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/6/2016
Read all about it! Rescue plus a break-in! Trashy folks rule!
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July 4 Boardman from Forks to Scheck's
Published On 7/4/2016
We were off the river before the fudgies woke up!
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July 3 - Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Deadstream Rd
Published On 7/3/2016
morning solitude on the river
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July 2 Manistee River, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 7/2/2016
fast 2 hr paddle, on a rescue mission ...
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July 2 Upper Manistee River
Published On 7/2/2016
A fun day on the river and a screw up we could all laugh about.
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Boardman June 28 Morning
Published On 6/30/2016
Delightful morning on the Boardman
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June 29 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 6/29/2016
They said we wouldn't find much, but our eagle eyes managed to fill six huge bags - a lot less than in previous years.
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June 25 Upper Pine Cleanup
Published On 6/25/2016
An excellent day for diving for beer cans!
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June 25 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 6/25/2016
4 for hike, joined by 4 more for paddle
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June 23 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker with 2 first-timers
Published On 6/23/2016
Their comments: "It was tougher than I expected. My arms are going to be sore. Not much time to appreciate the scenery, when you're always reading the river!"
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June 23, 10th Annual Jordan River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/23/2016
We broke into two groups to clean the entire length of the Jordan
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June 21 Betsie River Grace Road to Lewis Bridge
Published On 6/21/2016
A new section of river for the Texas gal
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June 20 Lower Platte Solstice trip
Published On 6/21/2016
A great way to celebrate the Summer Solstice!
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June 21, New Toilet at Shumsky Landing
Published On 6/21/2016
We have worked hard to get this toilet at Shumsky Landing and finally it's there.
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June 19 Betsie River - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 6/19/2016
A Texas gal revels in northern Michigan
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June 19 - Sturgeon Father's Day paddle, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 6/19/2016
3 first-timers loved the Sturgeon
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June 17 - 10th Annual N Br AuSable Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/17/2016
The N Br is so clean that we call this a Non-Cleanup.
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June 17 Tip of Old Mission
Published On 6/17/2016
Totally calm on the Bay, good friends and the lighthouse park
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June 14 - Boardman, Brown Bridge Landing to Oleson Bridge
Published On 6/14/2016
Irises & rapids with Jocelyn & Max
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June 14 Intro to Kayaking class
Published On 6/14/2016
Fifteen people learned everything they ever wanted to know about paddling, but were afraid to ask
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June 12 Upper Pine
Published On 6/12/2016
Three newcomers (and five old-timers) experience one of the loveliest rivers in the area.
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June 11 - 5th Annual Betsie River CleanUp /w Benzie Conservation District
Published On 6/11/2016
This is the fifth year we have pulled this project off and it didn't rain. Plus the river is finally getting cleaner.
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June 9 Moving Water Clinic
Published On 6/9/2016
Two novices learn "everything you ever wanted to know about kayaking on rivers, but were afraid to ask"
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June 7 Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 6/7/2016
The calendar said June, but Mother Nature said "long johns"! Report by a Pine first timer who got into the cleanup spirit!
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June 6 Jordan River
Published On 6/6/2016
Two newbies learn the value of a back-ferry
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June 4, Boardman River Clean Sweep Raffle - 2016
Published On 6/4/2016
This raffle is the sole fund raiser for the BRCS.
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June 2 - 1st Annual Upper Platte River Sweep
Published On 6/2/2016
We cleaned the entire Upper Platte River in one morning for the first time. Then we ate.
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May 30 Memorial Day on the Manistee
Published On 5/30/2016
Several new members on a stunning day!
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May 30 - Upper Platte afternoon after morning bike ride
Published On 5/30/2016
Sara's new bike & paddle combination
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May 28, 2106 - 12th Annual Boardman River Clean Sweep
Published On 5/28/2016
A beautiful day for the 12th Boardman River Clean Sweep
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May 26 Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 5/26/2016
Mother Nature gave us a blessing
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May 24 Pine, Dobson Bridge to Low Bridge riffles
Published On 5/24/2016
high & fast, sunny & warm = perfect day on the Pine
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May 23 Jordan River
Published On 5/23/2016
A spectacular trip; where was everyone else?
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May 22 Manistee Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 5/22/2016
Manistee Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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May 21 Upper Platte
Published On 5/21/2016
Amazing marsh marigolds, and only one dip. Summertime is almost here!
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May 17 Pre-BRCS Forks to Schecks Cleanup
Published On 5/17/2016
We wanted to do a CLUB members only cleanup on our favorite section of the Boardman.
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May 16 Manistee from 612 to M-72
Published On 5/16/2016
A nice afternoon on the Manistee from 612 to M-72
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May 11 Main AuSable
Published On 5/11/2016
Sunshine, marsh marigolds and a new TAPC member
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May 8 - S Br AuSable hike & paddle
Published On 5/8/2016
paddle AM, hike PM, 20 miles in 6+ hrs
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May 7 Lower Platte
Published On 5/7/2016
Eleven people met for a nice afternoon paddle on the Lower Platte River
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May 3 - Upper Platte, Veteran's to Deadstream
Published On 5/3/2016
Reconnaissance paddle, fast, warm & lots of wildlife
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April 23 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 4/23/2016
a wet re-entry after portage
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April 17, 2016 - Boardman RECONNAISSANCE
Published On 4/17/2016
70s sunshine on 2nd day of "early" summer
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April 17 Lower Platte
Published On 4/17/2016
Easy river season opener
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Dec 12, 2015 - Brown Bridge Toilet - Handicap Access Added
Published On 12/23/2015
The BBL Toilet was placed last year in late October. Since then it has had a makeshift stepping stone entry path. The new poured handicapped access was placed 12/20/2015.
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October 17 Upper Platte Insect Survey
Published On 11/19/2015
Despite the cool weather, our collection on the Platte River was a lot of fun. Identification of what we collected at three sites reveals a good to excellent stream quality index.
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Nov 3 - Upper Platte, Veteran's Memorial Park to Platte Lake
Published On 11/3/2015
summery warmth & sunshine on tamarack tour
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Nov 2 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 11/2/2015
warm & sunny golden tamarack tour
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October 24, 2015 - Brown Bridge Tree Planting Project
Published On 10/24/2015
We planted 18 large native Legacy Trees made possible with a grant from the American Canoe Association and LL Bean.
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October 14 - Manistee from Rainbow Jim's to US-131
Published On 10/23/2015
Fall colors - a bit nippy
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Oct 22 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 10/22/2015
cool but sunny birthday paddle
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Oct 10 - Boardman fall colors
Published On 10/10/2015
The Forks State Forest Campground to Brown Bridge Landing
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October 10 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/10/2015
Amazing fall colors and sunshine!
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October 7 Jordan River
Published On 10/7/2015
Sunshine and fall colors!
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October 6 Main AuSable River
Published On 10/6/2015
What could be better?
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October 3 Manistee from US-131 to Baxter
Published On 10/3/2015
Fall is officially here!
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Oct 2 Boardman River from Brown Bridge to Beitner Rd.
Published On 10/2/2015
A glorious day on the Boardman River!
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September 28 Upper Platte
Published On 9/28/2015
A new member! Can this be late September?
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Sept 27 - S Branch of AuSable paddle & Mason Tract hike
Published On 9/27/2015
my first fall hike & paddle with a little fall color
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2nd Annual Boardman River Downtown Cleanup W/ The Goodwill Street Outreach
Published On 9/26/2015
We worked with the homeless leaders to do the cleanup in Downtown Traverse City.
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Sept 26 - Sturgeon Rescue
Published On 9/26/2015
uneventful paddle on warm, sunny afternoon for our experienced group of 6
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September 26 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/26/2015
Fall colors! Unique lunch.
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September 24 Jordan River
Published On 9/24/2015
Marlene is the queen of spotting, and Glenn takes the prize for removal!r
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September 22 Manistee Paddle
Published On 9/22/2015
Last day of summer!
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Sept 20 Annual Party/Meeting
Published On 9/22/2015
Great people, great food - an excellent time was had by all!
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September 21 Pine cleanup from Peterson to Low
Published On 9/21/2015
A LONG day, four surprising additions to the crew, great sunshine. We are making a difference!
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September 20 Boardman: Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/20/2015
Just glorious and quiet!
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September 20 Upper Platte River
Published On 9/20/2015
Superb early fall weather!
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Sept 19. 2015 - 5th Upper Manistee River Cleanup With UMRA
Published On 9/19/2015
The BRCS, TAPC and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Green Team joined forces with the UMRA to do this multiple event project
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Sept. 16 A pleasant morning paddle on the Boardman River - Forks to Scheck's
Published On 9/16/2015
The day was so nice two of our group decided to stay on the river all the way to Brown Bridge.
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Sept 14, 2015 - One More Piece Of Boardman River Flood Debris - Removal
Published On 9/14/2015
We got it out in record time.
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Sept 12, 2015 - 2nd Annual S Br AuSable River Cleanup W/ The Anglers of the AuSable
Published On 9/12/2015
We were invited to participate again by the AofA and we were happy to join in.
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Sept 10 Upper Platte
Published On 9/10/2015
Not exactly a fair weather paddle
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Sept 9 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/9/2015
Respite from recent rains
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September 5 Upper Pine River
Published On 9/5/2015
One wet exit, by Bella!
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September 2 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/2/2015
See "Trio Tackles the Sturgeon"
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August 31 Power Island
Published On 8/31/2015
A bit of wind, lots of sunshine
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August 30 Betsie River, County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/30/2015
Some good quotes, and lovely weather
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August 27 Little Manistee from Driftwood Valley to Nine Mile
Published On 8/27/2015
Sunshine, a new put-in, clear water, and nobody else around!
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August 27, 2015 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup With Jay's Sporting Goods Crew
Published On 8/27/2015
What a great time we had doing this first time cleanup on the Golden Cedar River
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August 25 Pine River cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 8/25/2015
A little rain, a bunch of trash, a beer fountain and $30.15
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August 22, 2015 - 6 River Cleanup - Sturgeon River
Published On 8/22/2015
We added our efforts to the local river cleaners.
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August 21 Jordan River
Published On 8/21/2015
Sunshine, blue skies and blue herons
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August 17 - Two Hearted River
Published On 8/17/2015
Lower section only due to predicted thunder/lightning
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August 16 - Indian River in the Upper Peninsula (near Manistique)
Published On 8/16/2015
A new adventure on a gorgeous stream, with many varieties of wildlife
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August 14 Moving Water Basics
Published On 8/14/2015
A private lesson for a new member - who will join on Sept. 1
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August 12 Pine River cleanup, Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/12/2015
Awesome performance by Mark Miltner, the king of canoeing!
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August 8 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/8/2015
Birthday cupcakes!
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August 5 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/5/2015
Two recent high school graduates embark on their first river trip, plus Linda has a new boat!
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August 3, 2015 - Golden Cedar River Recon
Published On 8/4/2015
I went to Gladwin to check out the Golden Cedar River in preparation for the August 27th Jay's Sporting Goods outing.
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August 2 - Boardman from BBL to Shumsky
Published On 8/2/2015
Trip was a bit eventful; out by noon - rain hit 45 minutes later
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July 30 Main AuSable
Published On 7/30/2015
Liberation Day!
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July 30, 2015 - Upper Platte River Revisited
Published On 7/30/2015
We went back to pick up 11 pieces of flood debris that we had taken out earlier but couldn't get to the dumpster.
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July 23, 2015 - 8th Annual South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/24/2015
We got a great day for this cleanup.
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July 20 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/20/2015
Twelve hearty souls, two from out of the state. Lots of compliments from other river users!
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July 19 A beautiful day on the Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/19/2015
The trip was originally scheduled for Saturday, but the rain had us postpone the trip to Sunday
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Manistee Rainbow Jim's to M-131 park
Published On 7/16/2015
Another John & his harem
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July 15 Pere Marquette with the birthday boy
Published On 7/15/2015
Only three of us, but DEE-lightful!
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July 13, 2015 - Final Upper Platte River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 7/13/2015
It rained but we knew we could do it anyway and we did!
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July 13 Boardman cleanup - Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 7/13/2015
Six intrepid souls came together with less than 24 hours notice - a job well done!
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July 11 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/11/2015
A good time was had by ALL!
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July 10, 2015 - 8th Annual National Cherry Festival - BRCS
Published On 7/10/2015
What a gorgeous day to paddle the Downtown section.
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July 8 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/8/2015
Written by the kids of the group - it was amazing how much stuff we picked up - nine giant bags!
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July 7 Manistee from Sharon to M-66
Published On 7/7/2015
The rain had stopped, the sun came out, but is this really JULY?
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July 6, 2105 - Upper Platte River - More Debris Removed
Published On 7/6/2015
Mike and I started the project
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July 4 Upper Manistee
Published On 7/4/2015
A lovely way to spend a quiet Independence Day
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July 2 Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/2/2015
Only 5 of us, but we got the job done!
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June 24 - Norm's 10th Jordan Clean-Up
Published On 6/26/2015
but without Norm :-(
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June 26 A Perfect Day on the Pine River
Published On 6/26/2015
A beautiful, sunny day, few bugs, and nice water levels made for a perfect day for 8 members.
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June 24 Upper Platte
Published On 6/24/2015
Written by the youngest member of the group - Fred's and Judy's grandson, David
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Upper Platte River - Monster Deck Removal
Published On 6/22/2015
We thought this one would be a snap. WE WERE WRONG!!!!
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June 21 Boardman from the Forks
Published On 6/21/2015
A new member gives her impressions. And, we picked up trash too.
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June 20 - Betsie River Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 6/20/2015
Last day of Spring
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June 19 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 6/19/2015
Sunshine! Blue skies! Nobody else there!
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June 16 - Sturgeon, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 6/18/2015
ALL CLEAR !
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June 16 - Lake Dubonnet
Published On 6/16/2015
Two days notice, 13 paddlers including three who just joined the TAPC
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June 14 - Torch River - the ultimate change of venue
Published On 6/14/2015
This is the story of the paddle outing that wasn't....
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June 13 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 6/13/2015
paddled Harold's tandem with broken ribs
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4rd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/13/2015
Mike Jones and the Benzie Conservation District led this great event
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June 9 Intro to Kayaking Class
Published On 6/11/2015
A success - with live TV coverage!
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14th Annual N Br AuSable River Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/11/2015
This is the cleanest river we paddle and we love it. Today it was the most beautiful we have ever seen it.
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June 11 Jordan River
Published On 6/11/2015
A little rain, but not enough to stop us
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June 9 - Pine - Dobson to Low
Published On 6/9/2015
Leaderless Foray on the Pine
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2015 Boardman River Clean Sweep Raffle
Published On 6/7/2015
For the second year we had the e raffle a week after the BRCS event. It was held at the Adams Fly Festival in Kingsley again.
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Pine River Insect Survey - It's "Fly City" on that stream.
Published On 6/5/2015
Stream Quality:
Silver Creek - Fair
Elm Flats - Good
Peterson Bridge - Good

The large number of biting flies in the samples is noteworthy.
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June 4 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 6/4/2015
6 TAPC members had a nice paddle from the Forks to Brown Bridge
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8th Annual Upper Platte River Cleanup and Recon
Published On 6/4/2015
We did the cleanup and found 14 docks, decks and large flood debris
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June 2 - Boardman cleanup, BBL to Shumsky
Published On 6/2/2015
We picked up both trash and swimmers
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May 30, 2015 - 11th Annual BRCS Event
Published On 5/31/2015
It poured and the river was full so we did a different kind of project
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May 28 Boardman from Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 5/28/2015
Cleaning up. Back in the saddle again!
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May 9, Upper Platte Insect Survey
The results are in and at the three sites on the Upper Platte River; Reynolds Road, Veteran's Park and Indian Hill Road, the stream quality is EXCELLENT.
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May 24 Upper Platte
Published On 5/24/2015
perfect holiday weekend paddle
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May 24 2015 A pleasant day on the Main AuSable
Published On 5/24/2015
Eight of us plus a dog travelled from Penrod's in Grayling down to Stephan Bridge.
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May 23, 2015 A perfect day on the Betsie
Published On 5/24/2015
Paddled from Wallin/Long to Lindy Road
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May 20: Forks-BBL
Published On 5/20/2015
blossom time
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May 16 Boardman Lake
Published On 5/16/2015
An easy tour with no wind, and sunshine!
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May 10 Upper Platte
Published On 5/13/2015
Upper Platte is open but watch for lots of submerged bush stumps and former bridge/dock hardware
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May 3 - 13 Paddling the Ozark rivers in Missouri
Published On 5/13/2015
Six members drove down to Eminence Missouri, stayed in a three bedroom rental house, and did day trips on local rivers.
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May 3 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 5/3/2015
Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge is open with out any carryovers.
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April 18, 2015 Manistee From Hwy 612- M72
Published On 4/18/2015
Beautiful sunny day for first paddle of the season.
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Nov 3 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 11/3/2014
only one last minute taker, Jack
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Oct 26 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/26/2014
Golden tamarack tour
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October 25, 2014 - Sabin Pond Upper Bank Dumpsite Cleanup
Published On 10/25/2014
This was a VERY old dump site from the early 1900's through the late 50s.
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Oct 25 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 10/25/2014
gorgeous fall day with friends
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October 20, 2014 - PERMANENT Toilet Placed at Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/25/2014
Permanent vault toilet placed at Brown Bridge Landing FINALLY!
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October 19, 2014 - TAPC Annual Meeting
Published On 10/19/2014
Our Annual meeting was held at the OPA Greek Grill tonight.
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Hodenpyl Trip - more full color
Published On 10/15/2014
Relaxing, Colorful trip on the Manistee
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October 9 Upper Platte
Published On 10/11/2014
A small but successful trip
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October 11 Manistee River - Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/11/2014
A fall color extravaganza!
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Sept. 28 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/28/2014
It doesn't get prettier than this!
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Sept. 27 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 9/27/2014
Who could have predicted such a perfect day for a cleanup?
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Manistee River Trail hike & paddle #1
Published On 9/27/2014
leaves starting to turn & fast current on summery fall day
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Combined Downtown Boardman River Cleanup With The Homeless
Published On 9/27/2014
Today we we did something that has never been done before.
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Sept. 25 Beautiful fall day on our hometown river
Published On 9/25/2014
Small group paddled the Boardman from the Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
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Sept. 19 Upper Pine cleanup
Published On 9/19/2014
Gorgeous weather, only three bags of stuff and a super-cooperative group
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Sept. 14 Pine cleanup for 9/11 community service: Pete to Low
Published On 9/14/2014
Last Pine Cleanup of the season on Peterson to Low!
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Sunrise on the Boardman
Published On 9/14/2014
Fall is in the air
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Sept 13 - Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM #1
Published On 9/13/2014
5 braved the 43-degree cold & forecast for rain
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Toilets and Totes Project Report
Published On 9/12/2014
The TAPC and BRCS placed toilets and totes at two landing during the summer of 2014 and it was a huge success.
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Sept. 9 Lake Dubonnet Morning
Published On 9/9/2014
Lois led a delightful morning paddle on Lake Dubonnet
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Sept 9 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 9/9/2014
Nothing to it! Finished so fast, almost went a 2nd time!
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Sept 7 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/7/2014
Celebrated Marv's 78th birthday
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September 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/7/2014
More fun than a barrel of monkeys - maybe a few wet monkeys!
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Sept 6, 2014 - South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 9/6/2014
We teamed up with the Anglers of the AuSable and the The Gates Lodge to do this one.
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Sept 4 - Upper Platte AM between storms
Published On 9/4/2014
No rain, a little sun & fast water
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September 3 Evening on Boardman Lake
Published On 9/3/2014
So peaceful and so close to home!
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September 2 Upper Platte Cleanup
Published On 9/2/2014
All day workout!
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August 31 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/31/2014
Where else can you find solitude on Labor Day weekend?
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August 28 Pine Cleanup from Walker Bridge to Elm Flats
Published On 8/28/2014
Great weather, great group, lots of old trash
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August 26, 2014 - South Branch Post Flood Debris Dismantling Project
Published On 8/27/2014
This project showed how only 5 of us could do this much damage in just one day.
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August 26, 2014 Jack's Au Sable Gut Puller II
Published On 8/27/2014
The Swampthing emerges.
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Aug 24 - Boardman, Brown Bridge Landing to Oleson Bridge
Published On 8/24/2014
Sunday summer morning & no other paddlers
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August 23, 2014 - 2nd Annual 6 River Sweep
Published On 8/24/2014
The BRCS led this year for the first (and hopefully the last) time
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Aug 21 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge for 8
Published On 8/21/2014
Great weather, lots of riffles & fun friends, a purr-fect combination!
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Upper BetsieLeisure Paddle
Published On 8/20/2014
Serious relaxation during a leisurely paddle on the upper Betsie with summer flow levels.
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Aug 17 Upper Platte morning
Published On 8/17/2014
Punctuated by an eagle perched up above
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Aug. 17 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/17/2014
Six members paddled from Briar Patch to PRPC's landing near Silver Creek Campground.
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August 15 Pine cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 8/15/2014
The usual stuff, but a bit less this time around. The best group ever!!!
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August 14 Shumsky through Beitner Rapids
Published On 8/14/2014
Some wildlife and some wild times in the rapids!
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Dawn on the Boardman
Published On 8/13/2014
A sunrise, a bit of mist, great shooting
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August 10 Manistee from Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/10/2014
Great sand sculpture along the way and a mysterious letter in a bottle!
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August 9 - Manistee - CR612 to M-72
Published On 8/9/2014
Summer lovin
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August 8 Jordan River
Published On 8/8/2014
One of our last trips through the tubes
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Aug 5 - Sturgeon Totem Pole Mystery Discovered
Published On 8/7/2014
Meet the queen, ladies in waiting & court jesters of the totem pole...
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August 5 Boardman: BBL to Beitner
Published On 8/5/2014
A glorious morning that made us feel lucky to live here!
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August 1 Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/1/2014
No obstructions!
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July 30 Kayak the Dunes from Glen Haven to Empire
Published On 7/30/2014
Sunshine, blue skies and clear water!
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July 29 Boardman and cookout
Published On 7/29/2014
Another Great Day
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July 28 Pine River cleanup: Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/28/2014
The river is getting cleaner all the time: 4 giant bags of trash found
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July 26 Middle Little Manistee
Published On 7/26/2014
Naked man to the rescue!
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July 23, 2014 - Almost Final Boardman River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 7/24/2014
FINAL!!! is the key word here. This took way longer than last year. OOPS. We missed a few. It's still not over.
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July 22 - Forks to Brown Bridge Landing morning
Published On 7/22/2014
uneventful but fun socializing on beautiful section of the Boardman
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July 22 Moving Water Clinic
Published On 7/22/2014
Lots of new lessons, written by the new princess of trash
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July 21 Power Island
Published On 7/21/2014
Sunshine and a "shimmering isle" in West Bay
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July 19 Manistee River: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/19/2014
Lots of people at the put-in, but once we were on the river, peace and tranquility, except for one incident....
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July 16, 2014 - 7th Annual South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/18/2014
What a glorious day - for a change! Not much trash but we did find a disturbing development.
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July 18 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/18/2014
A glorious day with a super crew
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Upper Pine, 15 miles in 5 hrs on sunny day
Published On 7/17/2014
Briarpatch to Elm Flats adventure with 4 friends
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July 10, 2014 - Huckleberry Heiam Dock Removal
Published On 7/12/2014
We FINALLY were able to get the last two flood debris dock pieces out of the BBL to SL sections of the Boardman.
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July 11, 2014 - BRCS - 7th Annual National Cherry Festival - Double Cleanup
Published On 7/12/2014
We cleaned both downtown sections - The pond and the river - with two crews.
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July 12 Betsie River: County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/12/2014
Less problematic than expected
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July 12 - S Branch of AuSable paddle, hike back Mason Tract
Published On 7/12/2014
3.5 hr paddle, 3.5 hr hike & dinner with friends
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July 11 Boardman - BBL to Beitner
Published On 7/11/2014
A nice peaceful journey with wildlife!
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July 9 Pine River cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/9/2014
Dobson to Peterson, and sunshine finally
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July 6 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/6/2014
Peace and quiet (and no air show crowds) on July 4th weekend!
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July 5 Morning Trip on the upper Boardman
Published On 7/5/2014
Nine members of the club paddled from the Forks to Scheck's.
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July 2 Pine cleanup changed to dry land
Published On 7/2/2014
When Mother Nature gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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July 1 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 7/1/2014
high from recent rain, warm sunshine & great friends
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June 30 - Sturgeon River
Published On 6/30/2014
More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
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June 21, 2014 - 3rd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/29/2014
We will never again take the Betsie for granted. We never have seen it the way it was today.
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June 28 - Upper Platte "High"
Published On 6/28/2014
Fast water, fast group with only 3 & fast wildlife
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June 28 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2014
A surprising amount of trash, great ranger cooperation, warm temps and flies at the end.
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June 25, 2014 - Post Flood Debris Project - River Pitch to Shumsky
Published On 6/27/2014
Four of us continued the project to remove post flood debris from the Boardman River. Of course, it rained on us again.
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June 26, 2014 - 9th Annual Jordan River CleanUp
Published On 6/27/2014
9 years of doing this project and Jordan is getting to be really clean. I hope we can keep it that way.
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June 26 - High & Fast Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/26/2014
4.6 ft high & 432 cfs fast, for a GR-R-REAT day on the Pine!
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June 21 UPPER Little Manistee
Published On 6/21/2014
Either you were in the exhausted lumberjack group, or you waited a lot
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June 20, 2104 - Boardman River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 6/20/2014
It rained hard and we canceled but some of us went anyway and did what we could without paddling. It was a good day.
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June 19 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/19/2014
From "John's" Landing to County 612
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June 16 Boardman: Forks to BBL
Published On 6/16/2014
Trip was posted about 16 hours before it went, and we still got 5 people
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June 13 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 6/13/2014
Cold, but still enjoyable.
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June 12 N Branch of AuSable
Published On 6/12/2014
only early season for fast current & gravel coverage
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June 12 - Betsie River
Published On 6/12/2014
A trip planned especially for the twins!
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June 10 Intro to Kayaking class
Published On 6/11/2014
A huge success for the general public - we already got some new club members
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June 10, 2014 - BRCS Shumsky to Beitner Section
Published On 6/10/2014
While cleaning the final section of the BRCS, we found lots of large post flood debris pieces.
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June 9 Shumsky through Beitner Rapids
Published On 6/9/2014
It really WAS a "difficult trip"
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June 7, 2014 - BRCS Raffle - Results
Published On 6/8/2014
The BRCS raffle was a huge success.
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June 7 Morning on the Boardman
Published On 6/8/2014
A gorgeous day on an empty river, with one swim break
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June 5 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/5/2014
19 of us had a ball on the Upper Platte.
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June 3 - Upper Platte morning
Published On 6/3/2014
high & fast for small group of 7
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June 3 - Grueling day on the AuSable
Published On 6/3/2014
Actually the only difficult part was ...
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May 31 - 10th Annual BRCS
Published On 5/31/2014
Our 10th year was our best!
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May 29 2014 Upper Platte River
Published On 5/30/2014
Friends, flowers and fun!
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May 27 Jordan River
Published On 5/27/2014
A great time to celebrate a belated Memorial Day, without fudgies!
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May 25 - Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/26/2014
Great to see so many enjoying an absolutely superb day.
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May 21 Pine River - Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/21/2014
Five us made record time (for us) because the river was so fast.
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May 19 - Brown Bridge Parking Lot Work Bee
Published On 5/20/2014
We helped clean up the lot for general public use.
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May 18 Boardman Lake morning
Published On 5/19/2014
Two women, one hometown lake and three swans
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May 17 Manistee from 131 to Baxter
Published On 5/17/2014
Our first trip this season on the Big Manistee
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May 14 Forks to Brown Bridge Scouting Report
Published On 5/14/2014
No portages but tricky. The water is high, fast, and cold and recent blockages require precise maneuvering.
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May 13 - Paddle Lake MI in a dugout
Published On 5/13/2014
A delightful story of 2 girls that followed their dream.
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May 10 - Quiet paddle on Lake Dubonnet
Published On 5/11/2014
Six of us paddled around the lake and spent some time watching the eagle on his /her nest.
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May 4: First Up North trip of 2014 - AuSable
Published On 5/4/2014
Record time for Harold's birthday, and one wrong turn
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Oct 13 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/13/2013
Fall colors not peak yet in the Boardman River valley, but may lose their leaves too soon. Tamaracks not turning golden yet either!
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October 11 - Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/11/2013
Autumn leaves!
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Oct 10 Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Platte Lake
Published On 10/10/2013
summery fall day with a little color, high water & small group
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October 9 Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/9/2013
Autumn in northern Michigan....it doesn't get any better!
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October 1, 2013 - FINAL! Boardman River Post Flood Debris Project -Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 10/5/2013
Only 5 days before the anniversary of the flood, we got 'er done!
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October 3, 2013 - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 10/5/2013
This is the latest in the season I have been on the Jordan.
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Oct 1 Record warm afternoon on the Sturgeon for a swimmer
Published On 10/1/2013
Wolverine to Fisher Woods with Jack & Ian
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October 1 Boardman River
Published On 10/1/2013
Two TAPC Board members tootle on down our hometown river
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Rainbow Jim's to M-131 roadside park
Published On 9/30/2013
Late start, late finish, book-ended a glorious day on the river
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September 26 Crystal River
Published On 9/28/2013
Glen Arbor Bikes & Boats Excursion - September 26, 2013
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First Shumsky to Beitner Flood Wreckage Removal Project
Published On 9/24/2013
We want to get the Boardman back to the way it was or even better than it was before last year's flood.
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Sept. 23 Boardman Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 9/23/2013
Record time! Great company!
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Sept. 22 Hodenpyl trip
Published On 9/22/2013
Autumnal equinox, with 12 happy paddlers
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September 21 - 3rd Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/22/2013
It rained again as usual but the sun came out as always and it was a great day to clean the river.
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Upper Platte
Published On 9/17/2013
Energizer bunny recharges
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Sept 14 Boardman, The Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/14/2013
It is great to be home paddling again with 11 TAPC friends! The best medicine on a sunny afternoon!
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Sept. 14 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/14/2013
One newbie to the river and to D&S, one vehicle, one eagle, one glorious day and fifty kids
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Sept. 12 Pine River cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 9/12/2013
Some new items for the centerpiece, a new canoe master, lumber and five giant bags
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Sept 12 - Jack's AuSable "Gut Puller"
Published On 9/12/2013
25-mile paddle from Chase Bridge on S Branch to McMaster's Bridge on Main AuSable in 5 hrs by 5
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Sept 10 - Jordan finally conquered
Published On 9/10/2013
The threat of rain almost scared us off
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Sept. 8 - UPPER Little Manistee
Published On 9/8/2013
A gorgeous stream on a gorgeous day, with an unauthorized swim, subsequent lessons in ferrying, and minor surgery on our president
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Sept. 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/7/2013
Written by a first timer on the river and a secondary report about the "grand rescue"
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September 3 Pere Marquette
Published On 9/3/2013
Written by a new member, on her first TAPC outing from Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch Bridge
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Sept. 2 - Labor Day morning on the Boardman
Published On 9/2/2013
Autumn has arrived!
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Aug 31 - Suttons Bay Flotilla
Published On 9/1/2013
Second try goes over the top!
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August 31 Manistee River from M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 8/31/2013
A totally peaceful trip on a holiday weekend
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Power Island Aug 28
Published On 8/30/2013
A perfect day and a perfect trip to Power Island
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August 29 Pine River cleanup: Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/29/2013
A new record - minimal time and minimal trash! And a new boat.
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August 24 - 1st Annual Northern Michigan 6 River Sweep
Published On 8/26/2013
This project was led by Boyne Mountain Sports Shop - The BRCS and TAPC were assigned to the Sturgeon
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Early AM Boardman
Published On 8/25/2013
Zero Dark Thirty Adventure
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Aug 22 - Challenges high up on the Manistee
Published On 8/22/2013
Deward North to 612
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/20/2013
Last section of our beautiful home town river
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Betsie River
Published On 8/18/2013
Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
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Upper Platte
Published On 8/15/2013
Fun paddle on a zippy little stream
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/13/2013
Scheck's to Shumsky with cookout
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Sunday on the Boardman
Published On 8/11/2013
Two takers for a last minute trip
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August 10 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/10/2013
Five guys who had never been there before!
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August 8 - Pine cleanup Peterson to Low
Published On 8/8/2013
A stunning day, a found wallet and two matching pairs of shoes, written by a Pine "newbie"
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/7/2013
Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner Rd
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August 4 Betsie from Long to Lindy
Published On 8/4/2013
The water was kind of low, but we all had a great time!
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August 1 Jordan River
Published On 8/1/2013
We got a lot more than we had bargained for!
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Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/30/2013
New twist on a weekly jaunt
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July 30 - Kayaking Beneath the Dunes
Published On 7/30/2013
Ten members kayaked from Empire to Glen Haven along the base of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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July 29 An Evening on Boardman Lake
Published On 7/29/2013
I never knew the lake had so much wildlife.
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July 26 - 2nd Day Of Flood Debris Removal From The Boardman
Published On 7/27/2013
With 100% chance of rain and thundershowers, we decided to go for it.
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July 26 Upper Platte
Published On 7/26/2013
No rain! Lots of wildlife.
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July 25 - Paddle out to Power Island
Published On 7/25/2013
Three club members braved one foot waves and temperatures in the 70's to paddle out to Power Island for a picnic lunch.
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July 23 Boardman
Published On 7/23/2013
A cool and breezy afternoon
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July 23 Pine Cleanup - Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/23/2013
California girl has not lost her touch!
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July 18 - S. Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/20/2013
Can we do this project without rain? That's the question.
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July 20 - Betsie, County Line to Fred's Landing Rd
Published On 7/20/2013
Written by another of our "non-local" members
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July 16, Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 7/17/2013
Strange weather on the Boardman
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July 15 - John's birthday on the Manistee Hodenpyl section
Published On 7/15/2013
More swim breaks than ever before,. and lessons too. And we saw a bear!!!
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July 13 Exploratory Little Manistee
Published On 7/13/2013
We explored, and it was a bit longer than we expected
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July 12, 8th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/12/2013
What a beautiful day for a cleanup. Cool with a south wind.
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July 10 - Pine River cleanup - Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/10/2013
Looking hard for elusive trash - only 3 bags this time.
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July 8 TAPC Picnic at Sayler Park
Published On 7/9/2013
Fifteen club members had Sayler Park to themselves.
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July 9 - Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/9/2013
Tue jaunt on local gem
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July 7 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/8/2013
2 hiking friends on their first paddle on this section
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July 7 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/7/2013
It's getting better, but we still got 8 large bags. Two reports by kids who have been helping out on this trip for several years.
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July 6 - Early morning Boardman through Beitner Rapids
Published On 7/6/2013
A good way to escape the Cherry Festival crowds, and even the local tubing set.
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July 6 - Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/6/2013
First time host
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July 5 - 6th Annual BRCS-NCF Downtown Cleanup
Published On 7/5/2013
It was just as much fun as we thought it would be but with lots of little kids.
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July 3 - 1st Attempt To Remove Flood Debris From The Boardman
Published On 7/4/2013
This is an ongoing BRCS.org project funded by Rotary Charities and Trout Unlimited and assisted by the GTCD and TAPC.
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July 4 - Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/4/2013
Nobody else there on a holiday! But it is a "summer river"; be prepared to get into the water!
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July 3 - Jordan River
Published On 7/3/2013
Danny met us last Friday, joined the club on Tuesday, and did his first club trip on Wednesday!
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July 1 - Upper Pine
Published On 7/1/2013
Written by 2 members who were new to the Pine
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June 28: West Bay and NCF Air Show
Published On 6/28/2013
It was another gorgeous Traverse City day!
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June 18 Jordan River
Nice paddle on a nice river that needs a little TLC.
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June 22 - 2nd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
The Betsie River is getting better now that there is an annual event to keep it clear of trash.
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June 26 Pine River Cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 6/26/2013
A first timer on a Pine cleanup gives her impressions, after her Dad sends her into spiders on purpose!
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June 25 - Upper Manistee River
Published On 6/25/2013
A visitor from Texas reflects on one of Northern Michigan's loveliest streams
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June 20 - North Branch AuSable River Non-Cleanup
This is the cleanest river we paddle and maybe the cleanest in the state.
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June 24 - Bear Creek
Published On 6/24/2013
This hidden gem west of Brethren, is a great place to get away from people.
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June 10 - 15 Yampa River
Published On 6/24/2013
Big water out west
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June 22 - Boardman, Forks to BB Landing
Published On 6/22/2013
Written by a Boardman newbie!
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June 19 Upper Platte
Published On 6/20/2013
Perfect weather and water level for a cruise down the Upper Platte
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June 17 Moving Water Basics
Published On 6/17/2013
Four students learned a lot, and everyone kept the open side up
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June 8th, 2013 - 9th Annual Boardman River Clean Sweep
This year the weather was gorgeous for a change.
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June 11, 2013 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Another nice day for a river cleanup.
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June 16 - Upper Little Manistee from Driftwood Valley to 9 Mile
Published On 6/16/2013
A Texan's perspective on northern Michigan
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June 14 Betsie River, Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 6/14/2013
Sorry we didn't get a pic of the great big buck running across the river!
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June 13 Morning on the Lower Platte
Published On 6/13/2013
A great learning venue for river skills!
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June 12 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/12/2013
Still crazy after all these years
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June 12, Quiet early morning
Three paddlers enjoyed the peace and quiet of an early morning trip on the upper Boardman River.
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June 9 Upper Pine River
Published On 6/9/2013
Another tough day on the river.
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June 7 Lake Dubonnet
Published On 6/7/2013
Four lucky members got to see an eagle soaring!
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June 6 Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 6/6/2013
2DDS + BS = FUN
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June 5 South Branch/Mainstream AuSable
Published On 6/5/2013
Ya gotta believe
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June 4 Lower Platte
Published On 6/4/2013
A day for hello's & goodbye's
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June 2 Boardman - BB Landing to Beitner
Published On 6/2/2013
How low can you go? The calendar says June, but it felt like April.
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May 30 Pine River, Dobson to Low
Published On 5/30/2013
Great day on a river that was fast and a little high.
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May 29 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/29/2013
Two trips in one, with much discussion about who had more fun, Group A or Group B. Amazing logistics for a "cast of thousands".
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May 28 - Rainy 2nd Annual Epic Upper Pine Marathon
Published On 5/28/2013
4 returnees, 2 inductees, lots of "liquid sunshine", according to Mark Miltner, but no thunderstorms, as forecast
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May 27 Great Day on the Manistee
Published On 5/27/2013
Paddled from Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge
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May 25 - S Branch of AuSable paddle AM, hike back PM on Mason Tract
Published On 5/26/2013
An all-day adventure on purr-fect day with 12 paddlers & 10 hikers between Chase & Smith Bridges, east of Grayling.
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May 26 - Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Platte Lake at Deadstream
Published On 5/26/2013
Swim contest between new TAPC member in 17 ft sea kayak & Riverside rental from WI
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May 24 Betsie River from Carmean to Lindy Road
Published On 5/24/2013
A stunning day with sunshine and interesting maneuvers. And only one unauthorized swim break!
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May 21 - first Upper Platte for the season from Veteran's Park to Deadstream
Published On 5/21/2013
high & fast, no thunderstorms or rain, with 3 new paddling friends
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May 18 Jordan River
Published On 5/19/2013
Written by the person who didn't believe us when we said, "Just ride out the wave train all the way to the end; don't turn too soon".
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May 18 Boardman River - Forks to BB Landing
Published On 5/19/2013
Most of us did NOT miss "crossing the pond"
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May 16 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 5/16/2013
all clear, fast current, new riffles, great fun on warm, sunny spring afternoon
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May 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/16/2013
Lesson learned: once you know how to pump out your kayak, you never forget
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May 14 - first Boardman below Brown Bridge ex-Dam to Beitner
Published On 5/14/2013
high, fast & low bridges with Bob F, Judy & Fred, Bob B & Norm, then rapids with Fred
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May 14 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/14/2013
The river wasn't quite as easy as we thought it would be, especially for someone who hasn't been in a canoe since the 1980's.
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May 9 - Manistee from Rainbow Jim's to 131
Published On 5/9/2013
Flowers, wildlife and the king of trash!
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May 9 - warm Sturgeon with Ian & Jocelyn, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 5/9/2013
lots of fun ... paddling riffles through cedar tunnel, duck under, bunny hop over, walk around 3 portages
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May 7 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge with Ian
Published On 5/7/2013
Sunny, warm, lots of birds & fast!
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May 4 - Sara's first Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM for 2013
Published On 5/4/2013
Sunny & summery all-day fun with great group of friends, Ian, Lise, Al, Kate T, Terri U & Bob F!
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May 4 - Main AuSable birthday bash
Published On 5/4/2013
Sunshine, birthday cake and one swim break
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April 28 - Manistee River from 131 to Baxter
Published On 4/28/2013
Good to get back to our roots in a tandem canoe
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April 26 AuSable River - Grayling to Stephan Bridge
Published On 4/27/2013
Aided by high water and an occasional tailwind, four of us did the paddle in 2.5 hours
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October 8 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/8/2012
John and his harem of five "lovelies", plus a bit of wind and stunning fall colors
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Oct. 4 - Main Br - Wakeley Bridge to McMasters Bridge Cleanup
Published On 10/4/2012
It rained all night AGAIN but the sun came out when we got there and we persevered .......
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Oct. 2 Main AuSable - Spectacular weather and fall colors
Published On 10/2/2012
It doesn't get better than this
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Sept. 29 Manistee from US-131 to Baxter
Published On 9/29/2012
Amazing fall colors and a "cast of thousands"
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Sept 22 - 2nd Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/27/2012
It rained again but this time we didn't hesitate .....
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Sept. 24 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 9/24/2012
Seven members checked out the fall colors on the Pine River
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Sept. 15 - Upper Pine River
Published On 9/15/2012
Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground, on a gorgeous early autumn day, written by a "newbie" to the group
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Sept 11 - Pine Cleanup: Silver Creek to Dobson
Published On 9/11/2012
What a difference we make!
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Sept. 9 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/9/2012
Two brand new club members, and one "Sturgeon Virgin"
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Sept. 6 Jordan River
Published On 9/6/2012
A last minute trip for a lucky quartet.
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September 4 - Pere Marquette River
Published On 9/4/2012
We celebrated the first day of school by going paddling
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September 3 - Labor Day solo trip on the Boardman
Published On 9/3/2012
A perfect morning!
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September 1 Manistee: CCC to Sharon
Published On 9/1/2012
A mellow trip on a holiday weekend
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August 29 Lower Platte River Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2012
A group of nine people worked to make the Lower Platte River more beautiful by picking up trash left behind by others.
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August 29 Boardman - BB to Beitner
Published On 8/30/2012
Early morning is growing on us!
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August 26 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/26/2012
Eleven members paddled from John's Landing (a.k.a. Deward North) to the 612 Bridge.
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August 21 Main AuSable
Published On 8/24/2012
Another canoeing adventure for two terrific young ladies
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August 24 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/24/2012
Our third trip this summer cleaning the Pine from Peterson to Low
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August 23 Upper Platte
Published On 8/23/2012
Early morning rewards
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August 19 - Manistee from M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 8/19/2012
Fourteen intrepid paddlers, 11 boats, six vehicles, and five different weather zones
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August 18 Morning Inspirational Surreal Trip
Published On 8/18/2012
Meander In Splendid Territory
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August 14 Pine cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson
Published On 8/16/2012
Lots of REALLY old stuff picked up from the bottom
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August 15 - Sturgeon River
Published On 8/16/2012
8 members braved the raging torrents of the Sturgeon River
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Aug. 9 - 1st Annual Maple River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/11/2012
A new river and a new experience.
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August 11 - The Little Manistee - A hidden gem
Published On 8/11/2012
Seven people and Max (a small dog) spent a beautiful day on a quiet stream.
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August 8 - Manistee River from Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/8/2012
Written by our youngest participant
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August 1 - 4: TAPC paddling pentathlon
Published On 8/4/2012
Five trips in 4 days rivals the Olympics
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August 4 Lazy Boardman Trip
Published On 8/4/2012
The Best of Times....
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July 31 - 4th Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 7/31/2012
Wolverine to S. White Bridge was plenty - weather was great!
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July 29 Pine cleanup from Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/29/2012
A trip moved from a rainy Wednesday to a sunny Sunday, and now we really know why stuff ends up in the river!
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July 28 Betsie - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/28/2012
One lumberjack, three trash-pickers and four women who just paddled on down the stream
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July 22 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/22/2012
From Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground
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July 21 Manistee from Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/21/2012
Written by our newest TAPC member!
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July 19 - 3rd Annual South Branch of the AuSable Cleanup
Published On 7/19/2012
In the RAIN again!
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July 16 Betsie River
Published On 7/16/2012
This trip report doesn't even mention the leech.
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July 13 - Boardman River Clean Sweep - National Cherry Festival
Published On 7/13/2012
Two groups of 15 each cleaned two sections of river during the NCF
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July 10 Betsie River from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 7/10/2012
This trip was posted on the TAPC calendar about 18 hours before it took place, and we still got 11 participants!
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July 9 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2012
From Peterson to Low, written by our Texas paddle buddy
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July 8 Jordan River
Published On 7/8/2012
Fun on the Jordan and after
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July 8 Upper Upper Manistee
Published On 7/8/2012
A good place to practice your skills!
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Air Show Rehearsal
Published On 7/6/2012
Besting the heat
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July 4 Upper Pine River from Briar Patch to Walker Bridge
Published On 7/4/2012
No briars, but we did find fresh wild raspberries hanging from a bush in Ne-Bo-Shone....they'll never know
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June 28, 2012 - 7th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2012
It was hot but we did a great job again on the Jordan.
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June 27 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/27/2012
A perfect day for a gorgeous river!
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June 25 Pine River cleanup from Peterson to Low
Published On 6/25/2012
From the editor.....this is the funniest trip report I have ever read!
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6/24 3rd Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 6/24/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with group of 12 others
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June 23 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 6/23/2012
With a "cast of thousands" and the kids wrote the report!
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6-22 "Pushy" Sturgeon for 2 green Sandpiper canoes
Published On 6/22/2012
assisted & thanked by 8 young, inexperienced paddlers in tandem rental canoes
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6/21 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge in 70s light rain & a little sunshine too
Published On 6/21/2012
high, fast water, only a few other paddlers & fishermen
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June 21, 2012 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/21/2012
It rained on us AGAIN!
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June 20, Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/20/2012
As written by Mike and Liam Jones
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6/19 Upper Platte last minute vs flooded Sturgeon in stormy weather
Published On 6/19/2012
wildflowers, eagle, no rain & calm Platte Lake crossing in 2:15 hrs
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June 19 Betsie River from Carmean to Lindy
Published On 6/19/2012
Four intrepid souls on a lovely day, and only two swim breaks
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June 16 Betsie River from County Line Road to Fred's Landing
Published On 6/16/2012
TAPC paddlers enjoyed a great day on a pretty stretch of river
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June 14 Tres Amigas on the Jordan
Published On 6/14/2012
A last minute posting leads to a peaceful trip on a gorgeous river
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June 14, 2012 - 1st Annual Little Manistee River Clean Up
Published On 6/14/2012
WOW! The LM didn't disappoint us.
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6/12 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to 6-Mile Bridge 2x
Published On 6/12/2012
db your pleasure, db your fun on LM
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June 10 Very Upper Manistee River
Published On 6/11/2012
The group travels from John's Landing to the 612 bridge on a beautiful summer day.
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June 9, 2012 - 1st Annual Betsie River Pancake Breakfast and Clean Up
Published On 6/9/2012
Pancakes, paddles and poked by fish hooks is what we got today!
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June 7 & 8 - "Clean sweeping" the Boardman
Published On 6/8/2012
So what if the river flooded last weekend - we got it cleaned this week!
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6/7 Epic Upper Pine Marathon in 5.5 hrs from Briarpatch to Dobson
Published On 6/7/2012
awesome group for an all-day, epic paddle
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June 6, 2012 - 7th Annual N Br of the Ausable Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/6/2012
We've done it 7 times and COMBINED! still haven't filled one large trash bag.
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June 4 Betsie from Homestead to Lewis
Published On 6/4/2012
Paddling the recently cleared section from Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
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6/3 Upper Platte, Veterans Park to Deadstream
Published On 6/3/2012
high, fast water, covering the gravel bars & lots of sunshine, after 2 days of rain!
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June 2, 2012 - 8th Annual Boardman RIver Clean Sweep
Published On 6/2/2012
It rained but we did the BRCS anyway.
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5/29 Little Manistee, 9-Mile Bridge to Weir
Published On 5/29/2012
lots of practice ducking under low trees in 4 green Wenonah solo canoes
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May 29 Moving Water Basics
Published On 5/29/2012
A student-teacher ratio of 1:2 - not bad!
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May 26 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 5/26/2012
A few bugs, but worth it!
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5/24 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM #2
Published On 5/24/2012
cool in shade during hike, cooled on river by wind & wetting shirt
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5/23 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/23/2012
Eight members check out the Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson
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5/22 AuSable, Smith Bridge at M-72 to McMasters Bridge
Published On 5/22/2012
with newest TAPC trip leader, Jack Kurtz, an expert on AuSable River
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May 20 Boardman - Forks to Scheck's
Published On 5/20/2012
A pleasant little trip down our home town river
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5/20 Jordan PM biking babes & more
Published On 5/20/2012
purr-fect way to spend a HOT afternoon, with friends on the river!
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May 19 Boardman: BB Dam to Beitner
Published On 5/19/2012
The highlight occurred at our stop at Shumsky - for our "comfort and pleasure" courtesy of the TAPC
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Sturgeon Not So Surgin'
Published On 5/17/2012
Recently cleared Sturgeon a smooth ride today.
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May 15 Jordan River
Published On 5/15/2012
Impressions from a first timer on the Jordan
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May 12 Main AuSable River
Published On 5/12/2012
Written by "the new kid on the block"
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5/10 Postdiluvian Pine Paddle
Published On 5/10/2012
"A uniquely enjoyable paddle. Lucky to get chance to see it this way, before turns back into highway", as reported by Fred Swartz
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May 9 - Classic Movie and the Upper Platte
Published On 5/9/2012
The movie wasn't that great, but lunch was great and so was the paddle!
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5/5 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
Published On 5/5/2012
warm sunshine & full day of fun with 15 hikers & 6 paddlers
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5/5 South Branch AuSable
Published On 5/5/2012
Cold and some rain, but a beautiful trip
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5/4 Aborted flooded Pine for another high & fast Manistee
Published On 5/4/2012
no swimmers, or rescue needed for our group
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May 1 Boardman River
Published On 5/1/2012
Forks to Scheck's on a sunny afternoon
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5/1 S Branch AuSable
Published On 5/1/2012
2 gals, 5 guys, 5 canoes & 2 kayaks on a warm & sunny spring afternoon
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April 29 Manistee River - 131 to Baxter
Published On 4/29/2012
Sunshine, blue skies and new skills
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Boardman River
Published On 4/29/2012
BB Dam to Beitner
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4/26 Manistee cold & gusty from Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 4/26/2012
with Ian, Jack & Michael Roberts, new member
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4/24 Upper Platte marsh marigolds, mergansers & muskrat
Published On 4/24/2012
sunny afternoon in high water with Ian, Jocelyn, Fred & Judy
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Manistee River
Published On 4/1/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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Nov 6 Upper Platte Afternoon
Published On 11/6/2011
Osprey, blue heron & golden tamaracks still
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Early November Betsie Paddle
Published On 11/4/2011
Good group - 4 canoes and 5 kayaks
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Fall Afternoon Boardman Paddle
Published On 10/24/2011
Five Kayaks, 50 Degrees
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Oct 23 Manistee River Paddle AM & Hike PM
Published On 10/23/2011
Cold but sunny morning, warm & cheery camaraderie on the river
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Oct 22 Fall Color Tour Celebration
Published On 10/22/2011
golden tamaracks & sunshine for Sara's 60th birthday with friends
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October 9 Manistee River 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/9/2011
It could not have been nicer.
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October 8 - Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/8/2011
A glorious trip!
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October 5 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/5/2011
Fall colors on a beautiful day.
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October 3 AuSable River Grayling to Stephan Bridge
Published On 10/3/2011
Beautiful weather, great fall colors, and the AuSable River made for a perfect day.
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October 2 Manistee River: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/2/2011
A bit brisk at first, but bright sunshine and awesome fall colors made for a sensational (and surprisingly fast) trip
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September 24 - 28 - 1st Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/28/2011
It took two days in the rain but we got ' er done.
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September 23 - Pine River
Published On 9/23/2011
Colors galore!
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September 21 Boardman from BB Dam to Shumsky
Published On 9/21/2011
Blue skies and sunshine surprised us
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September 20 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/20/2011
It was lovely, with some aerial excitement!
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September 17 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 9/17/2011
We found a new put-in, but only for 3 cars or less!
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September 16 - Bob's Pine paddle, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 9/16/2011
Fall has arrived, cool day & leaves starting to turn. Low water so lots of red clay ledges & rock dodging.
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September 11 Service project: Boardman cleanup
Published On 9/11/2011
We cleaned the Boardman River from the Forks to Brown Bridge Pond.
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September 10 Upper Manistee (near the headwaters)
Published On 9/10/2011
Written by a terrific tandem canoeist from Florida
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September 9 Jordan River
Published On 9/9/2011
A glorious morning, with the river all to ourselves
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September 7 - Lower Platte Clean-up
Published On 9/7/2011
Beautiful day for a clean-up
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September 6 - Boardman, Forks to BB Dam
Published On 9/6/2011
Perfect early fall weather, and the best way for retired teachers to spend the day after Labor Day!
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September 2 - Pine River cleanup - Silver Creek CG to Elm Flats
Published On 9/2/2011
Not much trash, but a whole lot of rain, and a noteworthy mistake by the trip hosts
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August 30 - Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/30/2011
written by the newest member of the TAPC!
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August 27 - Manistee River Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/27/2011
Easy paddle on a lazy river.
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August 26 - Power Island Haiku
Published On 8/26/2011
Meeting John's challenge for the "world's shortest trip report"
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August 24 Betsie from Homestead Dam
Published On 8/24/2011
A zillion fishermen, a little rain and lots of sunshine
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August 22 - Sturgeon
Published On 8/22/2011
A little rain, some sunshine and a bit of excitement for our hearty group
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August 20 Upper Pine River - Briar Patch to Lincoln Bridge
Published On 8/20/2011
Eleven people braved the threatening weather to arrive at Lincoln Bridge dry and happy.
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August 19 - Afternoon on the Jordan River
Published On 8/19/2011
Dodging people in tubes was more challenging than going through the tubes!
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August 18 Pine River Cleanup - Peterson to Low Bridge
Published On 8/18/2011
Fifteen people, one dog and thirteen boats cleaned the Pine RIver.
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Upper Manistee
Published On 8/14/2011
John's Landing to CR 612
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August 10 Lower Platte
Published On 8/10/2011
Lower Platte
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August 9 - 2nd Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/9/2011
WOW! What a day!
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August 8 Upper Little Manistee River
Published On 8/8/2011
Worth the drive for a glorious day!
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August 7 Boardman River
Published On 8/7/2011
From the Forks
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A great day on the Manistee for the Lucky 13
Published On 8/5/2011
It was a warm, wonderful day to be paddling the Manistee River
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Aug. 3 Pine River cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson Bridge
Published On 8/3/2011
Another fine day on the Pine!
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July 25 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/25/2011
Twelve experienced river pickers on a mission!
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July 21, 2011 - Annual S. Br of the AuSable Cleanup/Crawford County Overnight
Published On 7/21/2011
We did a cleanup that was hot, windy and fun.
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July 19 Betsie Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
Published On 7/19/2011
A gang of ten had a good afternoon on the river - sun, fun and refreshing swims.
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July 18 Kayak Lesson on the Boardman
Published On 7/18/2011
Sue and Mary get a kayak lesson on moving water
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July 17 Manistee M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 7/17/2011
Fun times and a chorus line on the river!
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July 15 John's birthday on the Boardman
Published On 7/15/2011
Two newbies, and a celebration!
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July 14th - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/14/2011
We could not have had a better day for this event.
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July 12 - Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/12/2011
Pristine again for the moment
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July 10 Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/10/2011
Fun way to spend a HOT day and no rain until the drive home!
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July 9 - Manistee, Rainbow Jim's to 131
Published On 7/9/2011
Last minute excursion to accommodate the out-of-towners
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July 8 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/8/2011
written by "No Longer a Sturgeon Virgin"
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July 8th - BRCS-NCF
Published On 7/8/2011
Lots of excitement for the first BRCS-NCF with DIVERS
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July 6 Main AuSable River
Published On 7/6/2011
Written by the youngest paddler in the group, who learned to ferry that day!
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July 4 - Glen Haven to Empire paddle
Published On 7/4/2011
Thirteen people met on a sunny, windless day to paddle from Glen Haven to Empire
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July 4 Hike and paddle the Boardman
Published On 7/4/2011
a peaceful morning close to home
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July 2 - Betsie River, Grass Lake to Thompsonville
Published On 7/2/2011
Fun way to spend a hot day!
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July 1 - Power Island/West Bay
Published On 7/1/2011
We changed the venue part way through and it turned out to be great!
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July 1 Polka Paddle
Published On 7/1/2011
A great time as always.
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June 30 - N Br AuSable River (Non) Cleanup
Published On 6/30/2011
Not a lot of trash to find but a 100% beautiful river.
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June 29 Boardman from Forks to BB Dam
Published On 6/29/2011
Sunny and clear, but with new trash abounding
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June 29 Pizza and Paddle
Published On 6/29/2011
A beautiful evening paddle on a nice stretch of the Boardman.
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June 28 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2011
Rescheduled because of rain
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June 25 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/25/2011
Written by two 11 year olds!
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June 20 South Branch of the Au Sable River
Published On 6/20/2011
Written by another Texas gal!!!
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June 19 - Upper Pine River
Published On 6/19/2011
A delightful summer weekend, with us as the only river users
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June 18 - Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/18/2011
Texans take northern Michigan by storm!
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June 18 2nd Annual Lower Platte Moonlight Paddle
Published On 6/18/2011
Fun was had by all!
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June 17 Upper Platte River
Published On 6/17/2011
Clouds turned to sun and a lovely trip!
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June 14 Manistee, 131 to Baxter
Published On 6/14/2011
A visitor from California, eagles dancing and the most amazing seal launch ever!!!
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June 11 - 7th Annual BRCS
Published On 6/11/2011
Boardman River Clean Sweep another success
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June 5 Pere Marquette
Published On 6/5/2011
lots of riffles, constant bends, gorgeous river & no crowds
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June 1 Pine River
Published On 6/1/2011
A bit of wind, and falling branches
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May 27 Lower Platte
Published On 5/27/2011
A Sesame Street Day!
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May 24 Jordan
Published On 5/24/2011
Morning paddle on one of our "favorites"
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May 22 Boardman
Published On 5/22/2011
A quick morning trip before the NMC BBQ
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May 20 Pine River
Published On 5/20/2011
Running high and fast!
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May 16 Upper Platte
Published On 5/16/2011
Amazing flowers!
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May 15 Betsie
Published On 5/15/2011
A fun afternoon with some tricky negotiating!
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April 24 - May 6, Springtime in Missouri
Published On 5/15/2011
Some rain, some sun, some floods, some excitement
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Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/8/2011
Finally some spring weather!!!
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May 7 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 5/7/2011
My final TAPC trip as leader, on a purr-fect summery day
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May 5 Sturgeon, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 5/5/2011
Portage fun in high, fast water... a favorite warm, sunny paddle for all!
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May 3 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/3/2011
4 portages, 3 guys, 1 gal & 1 dog, 3 canoes & 1 kayak in high H20
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April 24, Manistee US 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 4/24/2011
Spring has sprung after all, in spite of 6" snow Tues/Wed
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April 13 - Upper Platte
Published On 4/13/2011
Some lessons learned the hard way
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April 13 Platte, a picture is worth a thousand words
Published On 4/13/2011
Sunny, warm afternoon on the Platte with friends
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April 12 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 4/12/2011
Fast, snowmelt & rain swollen with lots of riffles, and birds galore
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April 12 - Afternoon on the Boardman
Published On 4/12/2011
It was riding high!!!
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April 9 AuSable, from an ex-racer
Published On 4/9/2011
Spring has sprung & only a few others on the AuSable!
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April 9 A casual paddle on the AuSable
Published On 4/9/2011
Old friends renew acquaintances after a long winter.
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Nov 11 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 11/11/2010
No portages & great weather for our adventure
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Nov 8 Upper Platte mis-adventures
Published On 11/8/2010
Making the most of another gorgeous fall afternoon !
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Oct 22 Boardman tamaracks for Sara's birthday
Published On 10/22/2010
warm & sunny celebration with friends
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Oct. 20 Boardman from BB Dam to Beitner
Published On 10/20/2010
Maybe we will be in the book?
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October 17 Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Cottage Cafe
Published On 10/17/2010
Annual meeting photos
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Oct. 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/16/2010
John and his harem enjoyed a gorgeous autumn day!
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Oct 16 Manistee River Hike AM & Paddle PM, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 10/16/2010
popular fall destination for hiking & paddling
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Oct 11 Manistee River - Rainbow Jim's to US 131
Published On 10/11/2010
Paddling the Manistee River on a day when the colors could not have been better
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10-10-10 Manistee, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/10/2010
tandem paddle among fall colors with Linda Pelkey, new TAPC member
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Oct 9 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/9/2010
Eight members enjoyed a warm fall afternoon when fall colors were at their peak.
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October 8 Pine River Briarpatch to Lincoln Bridge
Published On 10/8/2010
Group enjoyed warm temperatures and spectacular fall colors.
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October 5 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 10/5/2010
Fall colors galore!
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Oct 3 Upper Platte in afternoon sunshine
Published On 10/3/2010
2 guests & surprise member, witnessed hunter shoot a wood duck
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Sept 30 Boardman River
Published On 9/30/2010
Time flies when you are having fun.
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September 29 Manistee River
Published On 9/29/2010
Rainbow Jim's to US 131
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Sept 27 Sturgeon
Published On 9/28/2010
The Sturgeon remains among everyone's top favorite paddles in our area!!!
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Sept 26 Pine River - Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 9/26/2010
Eight TAPC members challenge the raging torrents of the Pine RIver.
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Sept 22 Upper Platte to Deadstream
Published On 9/22/2010
Relaxing, sunny fall afternoon with good friends
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Sept. 22 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 9/22/2010
A new gem to add to our list of destinations!
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Sept. 20 Forks to BB Dam
Published On 9/20/2010
Stunning morning scenery and a dicey trip through the top of the pond
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Sept. 18 Party on the Big Manistee!
Published On 9/18/2010
A bit of rain, but lots of sunshine inside us, and two newbies
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Sept. 12 Jordan River
Published On 9/12/2010
A stunning afternoon!
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Sept. 10 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 9/10/2010
We couldn't pick up the deer blind, but we got almost everything else!
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Labor Day on the Little Manistee
Published On 9/6/2010
We earned our lunch!
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August 31 Big Manistee River - Baxter to Harvey
Published On 8/31/2010
Last swim break in August!!
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Aug. 29 - Betsie River: County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/29/2010
Swim breaks galore and lots of laughs!
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August 27 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/27/2010
It was "slim pickins"!
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August 24 Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 8/24/2010
Cool morning paddle!
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August 23 Sea kayaking below the Dunes
Published On 8/23/2010
10 people, 9 boats, 8 cars and 5 matching Tampicos
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August 22 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/22/2010
A few obstacles, glorious weather and the slide!!!
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August 20 Upper Pine
Published On 8/20/2010
New rocks had appeared since our last adventure between Briarpatch and Lincoln
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Aug 16th Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/16/2010
A Hurricane party!
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August 14 Moonlight Paddle
Published On 8/16/2010
Platte River Picnic & Moonlight Paddle
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August 13 Pine River Cleanup - Lincoln to Dobson
Published On 8/13/2010
Seven TAPC members cleaned the Pine River from Lincoln to Dobson
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August 12 Boardman cleanup
Published On 8/12/2010
From Shumsky to Beitner: 3 bags, an angel and a dollar bill!
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August 10 - Boardman morning paddle
Published On 8/10/2010
A super trip on our closest river
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1st Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep - 2010
Published On 8/9/2010
We finally did it!!!!!! And in the rain to boot.
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August 05, 2010 - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 8/5/2010
Five hardy paddlers did a good deed for the Jordan
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August 4th Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 8/4/2010
An afternoon on our hometown river.
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July 31 Pigeon
Published On 7/31/2010
Rare Chicken of the Woods sighted
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July 30 Pine cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 7/30/2010
A stunning day, finding lots of goodies.
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July 28 Manistee paddle and BBQ, almost
Published On 7/28/2010
Only half of the group missed the turn...
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July 26 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/26/2010
A stunning sunny day, on a jewel of a river, running higher than usual
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July 25 Jordan morning cleanup
Published On 7/25/2010
It normally takes 45 minutes; it took us over 3 hours!
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July 22 - S. Br Ausable Cleanup
Published On 7/22/2010
Cleanup from Chase Bridge to Smith Bridge
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July 19 Jordan River
Published On 7/19/2010
a lovely morning paddle
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July 15 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 7/15/2010
Dobson to Peterson for John's birthday paddle!
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July 14 Betsie River: Homestead Dam to Lewis Br.
Published On 7/14/2010
Complete with both authorized and unauthorized swim breaks!
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July 9 - BRCS NCF Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2010
BRCS NCF Cleanup - Fun day on a dirty river
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Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle
Published On 7/9/2010
Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle
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July 7 - Betsie River from its source
Published On 7/7/2010
A lot of sun, a little rain, and tons of gravel bars
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July 2 Power Island and the Blue Angels
Published On 7/2/2010
Sunshine, tailwinds, crystal clear waters in West Bay - what more could we ask for?
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July 1st - Karen's Birthday Paddle on the Jordan
Published On 7/1/2010
A fun day on the Jordan
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June 28 Boardman
Published On 6/28/2010
Another trip down our hometown river!
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June 27 TAPC Open House - Demo Day
Published On 6/27/2010
Demo day at Sugar Beach Resort
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June 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/26/2010
A "cast of thousands", and only 5 or 6 bags of trash
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June 24 - North Branch of the AuSable - NON-Cleanup
Published On 6/24/2010
NON Cleanup on the N. Br
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June 22 Jordan River Paddle
Published On 6/22/2010
The Jordan was fast and high
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June 18 Betsie afternoon
Published On 6/18/2010
Fifteen Hungry Tummies filled, then burning off calories on the river, and a new boat for Marlene!
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June 17 Boardman
Published On 6/17/2010
A spectacular afternoon on our hometown river, and a new trip for two members!
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June 12 - River Rescue Basics
Published On 6/12/2010
We learned about basic techniques of river safety and rescue, and beat the rain!
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June 11 Betsie - County Line Road to Fred's Landing
Published On 6/11/2010
Into each life a little rain must fall
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June 10 - Brown Bridge Pond
Published On 6/10/2010
Peaceful paddling with native wildlife
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June 10 Pine, Dobson to Low
Published On 6/10/2010
sunshine, fast current & lots of conversation between trash manuevers
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June 9 Pine River Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/9/2010
Five TAPC members braved a sunny warm day, and perfect water levels.
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June 7 Sturgeon
Published On 6/7/2010
High water and lots of Mikes
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Boardman River Clean Sweep - 2010
Published On 6/5/2010
BRCS's 6th year
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May 31 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/31/2010
A new river experience for Karen, Jack, Maureen & Marcia
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May 29 Upper Manistee Adventure
Published On 5/29/2010
A bit of a challenge, but lovely nevertheless
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May 28 Kingsley kids on the Boardman
Published On 5/28/2010
Mrs Bell's 4th grade class knows how to have fun, water fights all the way from the Boardman River Nature Center to the YMCA!
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May 25 Boardman afternoon
Published On 5/25/2010
Swim breaks galore, both planned and unplanned.
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May 25 Sturgeon Thrillseeker with 2 new members
Published On 5/25/2010
cedar swamp shade on a hot day, riffles & a dip at lunch
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May 23 Manistee: 131 to Baxter
Published On 5/23/2010
Lots of people, boats and cars!
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May 20 Manistee, hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 5/20/2010
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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May 20 Betsie River
Published On 5/20/2010
It's summertime!
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May 16 Morning Boardman trip
Published On 5/16/2010
Good friends, good times and later, the NMC BBQ!
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May 16 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/16/2010
All day fun in the sun for 4 in canoes
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May 9 Manistee voyage for Sara's new Flashfire
Published On 5/9/2010
Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with John & Nancy Briggs
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May 6 Betsie River
Published On 5/6/2010
A pleasant little afternoon paddle, before the storms
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May 5 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 5/5/2010
Gorgeous river, but mud at the entrance to the pond, and WIND
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South Branch of the Ausable . . . .Finally!
Published On 5/2/2010
Changing weather and a beautiful stretch of river
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May 1 Pine River , Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/1/2010
A May Day celebration on the Pine
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April 21 Little Manistee rendezvous
Published On 4/21/2010
Jocelyn Trepte, Ann Beaujean, James & his 13-yr old son, Dane
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April 15 Little Manistee solo reconnaissance
Published On 4/15/2010
Mtn bike shuttle, then paddle from 9-Mile to the weir solo
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April 10 Jordan River tandem afternoon
Published On 4/10/2010
Jordan River, Graves Crossing to Webster Rd Bridge
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Paddling in Northwestern Florida - Niceville - 30 miles east of Pensacola
Published On 4/4/2010
John Heiam, Lois Goldstein, Jocelyn Trepte, Angie Willis, and Maxi Neugebauer explored small streams in the panhandle of Florida based at a rental house in Niceville, FL.
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Good Friday (4/02) on the Pine with vous crew
Published On 4/2/2010
see my separate Photo Page for more photos & descriptions
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April's Fools Day (4/01) Manistee hike AM, paddle PM & Polar Bear Plunge
Published On 4/1/2010
Hike from Red Bridge to Woodpecker Creek at Hodenpyl Dam with Nancy Briggs & Paula Dreeszen, then paddle back, joined by Marv & Marlene Puska
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Paddling in Central Florida - Silver River State Park - near Ocala
Published On 3/28/2010
John Heiam, Lois Goldstein, Jocelyn Trepte, and Pat Power explore small rivers in central Florida based at a cabin in Silver River State Park
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Paddling in northcentral Florida - Citrus Springs - 60 miles south east of Ocala
Published On 3/21/2010
A group of five TAPC members explore springs and blackwater rivers in central Florida.
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Paddling in Northern Florida - Shell Point south of Tallahassee
Published On 3/15/2010
A small group of TAPC members explore rivers in Northern Florida
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Nov 12 Pine portages & limbos by Sara & Jocelyn
Published On 11/12/2009
4 downed trees & 2 portages in one hr & only to Coolwater Campground
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Oct. 29 Pine River
Published On 10/29/2009
Just us and the bald eagles!
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Oct. 27 Betsie River
Published On 10/27/2009
A Bonus Day from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge!
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Oct 25 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 10/25/2009
10-mile paddle & 10-mile hike back, no shuttle needed
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Oct 22 Golden tamaracks on the Boardman
Published On 10/22/2009
10 others joined me for my birthday paddle
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October 19 Upper Platte River
Published On 10/19/2009
A new takeout!
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Oct. 17 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to weir
Published On 10/17/2009
An unplanned swim & visit to Links ponds. See more photos on Sara's 2009 TAPC photo page.
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Oct. 17 Manistee 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/17/2009
A sunny but cool fall outing
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Oct. 13 Hodenpyl trip
Published On 10/14/2009
Sunshine and superb fall colors!
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October 9 - AuSable River
Published On 10/9/2009
A beauty of a fall tour!
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Oct. 1 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 10/1/2009
A sunny fall afternoon
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Sept. 30 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 9/30/2009
Our favorite section - really moving on this day!
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Sept. 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 9/26/2009
Not much to find, except by Bob. The river is spotless now!
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Sept. 23 Manistee - Hodenpyl - Red Bridge
Published On 9/23/2009
The river was faster than normal
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Sept. 19 Sturgeon River Trip
Published On 9/19/2009
Good times on Lower Michigan's fastest river.
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Sept 18 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 9/18/2009
We have been doing a good job of keeping this river clean
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Sept. 17 Little Platte Lake
Published On 9/17/2009
A pleasant morning jaunt
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Sept. 17 Betsie River
Published On 9/17/2009
Cardinal flowers and a bald eagle!
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Sept. 13 Upper Manistee
Published On 9/13/2009
Fall paddling at its best
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Sept. 12 - Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 9/12/2009
Our post-Labor Day run still got a good haul.
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Sept. 11 Boardman new kayak regatta
Published On 9/11/2009
From Brown Bridge Dam to Beitner
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Sept. 10 - Boardman - Y to Sabin Dam, RT
Published On 9/10/2009
A short paddle on the Boardman River
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Sept. 8 - Pine Cleanup - Walker to Dobson
Published On 9/9/2009
Another adventure on one of our favorite rivers!
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Sept. 6 Upper Pine
Published On 9/6/2009
I love this river and it's not crowded on a holiday weekend!
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Sept. 4 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/4/2009
Written by Abby and Megan!
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Sept 3 - Sturgeon River Cleanup
Published On 9/3/2009
The Sturgeon was just as gorgeous as always
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Sept. 2 - Sea kayaking below the Dunes
Published On 9/2/2009
Tailwinds all the way from Empire to Glen Haven
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August 31 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2009
Written by the two youngest members of our troop!
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August 28 Jordan River
Published On 8/28/2009
Jordan River from Graves Crossing to Rogers Road
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August 26 Upper Platte River
Published On 8/26/2009
A lovely (and sometimes lively) trip down a gorgeous stream only 1/2 hour from home
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August 24 - Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/24/2009
From Peterson to Low
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August 23 - Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 8/23/2009
A terrific trip done in record time!
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August 18 - Cedar Lake
Published On 8/18/2009
Inland lake paddle.
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August 17 Boardman cleanup
Published On 8/17/2009
We found cans older than we are, and didn't let a bit of rain stop us!
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August 15 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/16/2009
Great trip, very beautiful and remote
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August 14 Betsie River Afternoon
Published On 8/16/2009
A fun outing for both oldies and newbies, with both kinds of swim breaks!
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August 13 Pine River cleanup
Published On 8/14/2009
We found the river to be amazingly clean!
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August 6 -Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/13/2009
Even though no one but Norm and David Fred were there, we did it anyway.
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August 11 Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 8/11/2009
Cleaned from Webster to Rogers Road
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August 9 Betsie River
Published On 8/9/2009
A good place to be on hot weekend day!
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July 31 - Boardman River and Lake
Published On 7/31/2009
Mutiny on the lake!
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July 25 Pigeon River
Published On 7/25/2009
Lovely, remote and no rain!
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July 23 Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/23/2009
The Jordan was beautiful as always
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July 21 Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/21/2009
Trash galore AND the Fred men got to use their rescue rope!
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July 19 - Upper Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/19/2009
Four people, four big bags of trash, one newbie learning to ferry and lean downstream
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July 16 Boardman Forks to BB Dam
Published On 7/16/2009
A quiet trip down a close to home river, with gale force winds at the end!
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July 12 - Betsie River trip
Published On 7/12/2009
An enjoyable day!
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July 10 - NCF Boardman Cleanup
Published On 7/10/2009
July 10 - National Cherry Festival - DTE Green Day Cleanup
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July 8 - Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/8/2009
Another trashy story!
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July 6 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 7/6/2009
A lovely stream through the protected Mason Tract
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July 3 Power Island
Published On 7/3/2009
Lots of folks on our trip across West Bay!
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July 2 Little Manistee River
Published On 7/2/2009
July 2 Little Manistee River - Fast and Fun
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June 27 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/27/2009
Written by two kids who came along!
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June 25 - N Br Cleanup
Published On 6/25/2009
Cleaned up from Dam Four to Kellogg Bridge
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June 20 Hodenpyl Pond
Published On 6/23/2009
We even got a tour of the dam!
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June 23 Betsie River
Published On 6/23/2009
A leisurely afternoon with swim breaks!
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June 22 - Pearl Lake
Published On 6/22/2009
Small inland lake
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June 16 Upper Pine River
Published On 6/16/2009
Rock gardens to keep us alert, eagles, turtles and deer
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June 14 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/14/2009
Flag Day on an intimate brook made us SO glad we live here!
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June 12 Jordan River
Published On 6/12/2009
The first summery day, and a maiden voyage for a new kayak!
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June 12 - Spider Lake Paddle
Published On 6/12/2009
Our paddle on Spider Lake
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June 11 Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/11/2009
Upper Platte River Cleanup - June11
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June 6 Boardman River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/6/2009
Multiple Section Cleanup of the Boardman PLUS upstream cleanup in South Boardman Village and on the N. Branch Forest Campsites.
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June 4 Upper Platte River
Published On 6/5/2009
So close to home yet a feeling of remoteness.....
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May 31 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 5/31/2009
Another GR-R-REAT day on the wild Sturgeon with John, Lois, Marv, Marlene, & Mary Lee!
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May 29th Victoria Creek
Published On 5/30/2009
Great after work paddle!
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May 29 Boardman River
Published On 5/30/2009
Pack undergarments in your dump bag!
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May 25 Memorial Day - Manistee Hodenpyl
Published On 5/25/2009
A good place to go on a holiday!
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May 22 Jordan
Published On 5/22/2009
An afternoon in paradise!
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May 17 Boardman
Published On 5/17/2009
Another fun trip down our hometown river
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April 10 Boardman
Published On 5/16/2009
Good Friday on the Boardman was better than good!
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Sara's trip reports and photos
Published On 5/16/2009
Here's a link to photos and stories about all of Sara's TAPC trips
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May 3 AuSable
Published On 5/16/2009
A first for many of us!
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May 5 Boardman
Published On 5/16/2009
Excitement on the upper Boardman!
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May 8 Upper Platte
Published On 5/16/2009
A change in venue from the Jordan
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May 15 Pine River
Published On 5/16/2009
A glorious day on the Pine!
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Club trip to Southern Missouri in April 2009
Published On 5/7/2009
Nine TAPC members drove to southern Missouri and paddled the Current, Jacks Fork, and Eleven Point rivers. Read about their adventures.
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