Wine Paddle Coming Soon!

ATTENTION WINE DRINKERS AND PADDLERS (CANOE, KAYAK or SUP!)

LABOR DAY WINE PADDLE
Chain of Lakes, Newaygo, MI
Sunday, Sep. 5th, 2010
11 SPOTS AVAILABLE

DETAILS: A perfect end to your summer! Paddle with a group through a beautiful Chain of Lakes, including Pickeral, Emerald and Sylvan Lakes in Newaygo, MI. No paddle experience is necessary, but you will paddle for over an hour of flatwater each way, so be prepared to get some exercise! Our Vino guides for the day will present the wines in a way that you can enjoy and understand. A white wine and red wine tasting will take place both on the shorelines of an island as well as back on land. Snacks and water will also be provided. This really is a great way to learn a little about wine and experience the great outdoors all in one Adventure.

TIMES: The group will meet at the Newaygo Powers Outdoors (27 State Street, Newaygo, MI 49337) at 11:30am. We will head out to the Lake around 11:50am. We should be unloaded and on the water around 12:15pm. We will paddle for about an hour and then do the first wine tasting. Then after the tasting and a snack, we paddle an hour back, and should arrive on land around 3:15pm, and back at the Lodge around 3:30pm. The second wine tasting will commence and we should be done around 4:30pm

COST: $65/person. Included at this price is your food, wine, water, taxes and guide fees.

RENTAL: $20 additional to rent a kayak for the day if you do not have your own. A paddle and pfd included is included in this additional price. (*Please note if you need kayak rental when you sign up.)


SIGN UP for your Trip HERE.

Still Have Questions?
Check out our FAQs HERE.

PADDLE ON!
-O.A.C.

July 3rd Muskegon River Races! Sign Up Today!!!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE GREAT RACES:

Muskegon River Races, Newaygo, MI
Fun Paddle & HardCore Race
Saturday, July 3rd

FUN PADDLE - Medals for 1st - 10th Place. Enter to win Best Costume for $50 prize. All participants also receive a Fun Paddle T-shirt!
Cost: $10/person

HardCore Race - 3 Divisions, Women's Kayak, Men's Kayak, and Open Canoe.
Prize money is $100 - 1st, $50 - 2nd, $25 - 3rd.
Trophies will also be awarded to the top 3 spots of each division.
Cost: $20/person for HardCore Race

Fun for the whole family!

SIGN UP HERE!

Back from the Agawa River, ON, Canada

The Adventures Group returned from a 5 day, 4 night Trip to the mighty Agawa River in Ontario, Canada. Despite reports that the river was "too low" to paddle, the group pushed on. Although the group scraped a few rocks along the way (and had a few extra portages) for the most part there was plenty of water to go around. The black flies were out as well this year, but plenty of rain and "canadian mist" kept them in check. From our first camping spot at mile marker 112 along the Algoma Central Railway, the group followed the Agawa River as it descended over 600 ft by the time we reached Lake Superior at Highway 17 only 2 days later. This year, 11 total brave souls made the trip, paddling in 4 canoes and 7 kayaks. No Moose sightings this year, but plenty of Loons, Canadian Geese and Bald Eagles were sighted along the way. After 2 nights camping on the Agawa, the group spent their final night on the shores of Lake Superior at Pancake Bay...always a perfect end to a great trip!

See you on the Agawa in 2011!

Paddle On,
O.A.C.
Outdoor Adventure Co.

A Flooded Chippewa River

This past Saturday, March 14th, The Outdoor Adventure Co. led by 3 Guides (Rose, Jacob and Gabriel) helped navigate a dedicated group of 10 paddlers down the flooded Chippewa River. Cloudy skies and constant drizzle (ok, even a few "river baptisms") couldn't dampen the groups spirit.

OAC hit the River at Winn Rd around 10:45am. The group pulled into lunch at Meridian park about two and a half hours later. After some of Rose's famous Dill Pickle Wraps, a few cups of hot cocoa, and likely some bad jokes, the paddlers were back on the river. Under the covered bridge, through the flooded golf course (and some more polar bear club members) and on to Island Park in downtown Mt. Pleasant, we pulled off the river around 4:30pm.

An excellent paddle group on this trip and we hope to see all of you back on one of our next Adventures!

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

Paddling Seminars at the Grand Rapids Boat Show

The Outdoor Adventure Co. in connection with Powers Outdoors will be presenting an overview of the rivers and paddling techniques that are common in West Michigan. This brief Seminar is a great introduction for kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard enthusiasts! Be sure to stop by the Grand Rapids Boat Show during one of these presentations:

Days Times Locations
Friday, February 19 4:00PM Grand Gallery Seminar Room
Saturday, February 20 6:30PM Grand Gallery Seminar Room

Also, be sure to check out the HUGE LAGOON for Kayak, Canoe and SUP demonstrations throughout the Boat Show.

See You At the Show!
-O.A.C.

TV Time for Powers Outdoors...

WZZM TV 13 decided to drive up to Newaygo to interview Brett Powers about Powers Outdoors role in securing the 2011 USCA Canoe & Kayak National Championships on the mighty Muskegon River. Be sure to check out the video clip here:

http://www.wzzm13.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=62965400001

Looking forward to this event! More info coming so stay tuned...

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

2011 USCA Nationals Coming to Newaygo...

Hey Happy Paddlers!

Powers Outdoors and The Outdoor Adventure Co have partnered with the MCRA, the City of Newaygo, and the State of Michigan to bring the 2011 USCA Canoe & Kayak National Championships to the Muskegon River in downtown Newaygo. This event will take place in Mid-August of 2011. Here is a recent press release:

http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/01/newaygo_lands_2011_canoe_and_k.html

Be sure to stay tuned to www.NewaygoNationals.com for additional info and follow the event on Twitter! ! !

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

The Outdoor Adventure Co.

Powers Outdoors Adventures LLC is now The Outdoors Adventure Co. LLC!

2010 Trip Schedule will be posted soon, so keep an eye on the website at http://www.outdooradventureco.com/ ! ! !

Happy New Year,