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10/16/21 Ballardvale Day
It was a pleasure meeting so many interesting paddlers on Ballardvale Day. We look forward to seeing you next spring to kayak or canoe with us as well as discover buried treasure on a river cleanup. Thank you Barbara for your hard work planning the day. The costumes for dogs and kids were a… Continue reading 10/16/21 Ballardvale Day
10/2/2021 last SRWA Marlies Paddles of the 2021 season.
Great year, river had high water levels throughout the season and some sparks of fall color for today’s paddle. Brian, thank you for the post. Thank you for a wonderful season, Marlies and all the prep work you and Brian do.
10/16/21 Ballardvale Day 10am -2pm
Ballardvale Day Come celebrate Ballardvale on October 16th from 10am to 2pm! Discover the History, Culture, Trails, and Community that define the Ballardvale district. Hike the Burns and Vale Reservation and then stop by the AVIS table to find out about their other reservations throughout town. Take part in a guided hike of historic Pole Hill &… Continue reading 10/16/21 Ballardvale Day 10am -2pm
Andover Story: The Magic of the Shawsheen River
This very informative article written by Tom Adams in the Andover Townsman on 9/23/21. includes excerpts from an article written by Andover historian Gail Ralston To read the article press on this link.
Ipswich River Paddle
Beautiful day on the Ipswich – 8.5 miles from Salem Bridge to the take out at Foote Bros. My paddling adventure partner Alice and I spent over four hours exploring the river, “wrong ways” of deceitful meanders, a short portion of the Wenham Canal, and numerous little innundated inlets. Highlights were the six swans that… Continue reading Ipswich River Paddle
Merrimack River Users Survey
This is an important survey: “Supporting a broad-based, multi-state coalition to raise community, state, and federal awareness for maintaining a clean, safe Merrimack River”. To take the survey click here.
Register for Saturday, October 2, 2021 Marlise Paddles and SRWA
Easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen River. Seventh and last of monthly (First Saturday) paddles: The Grand Shawsheen! To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marlies-paddles-shawsheen-fall-foliage-tickets-172666709777 About this event The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the Shawsheen River monthly. Each time a different section. The October 3rd ca. 4 hour tour celebrates fall foliage along the Shawhseen… Continue reading Register for Saturday, October 2, 2021 Marlise Paddles and SRWA
Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Sat, September 4, 2021: Paddle from North Andover to Lawrence
Post from Elisabeth Koenig MacAfee Wonderful morning floating along on the beautiful & swift Shawsheen River from N. Andover, to the tunnel under 495, and finally heading upstream along the Merrimack River to Spicket River with the waterfall from the North Canal and then a nice easy float down the Merrimack River. A… Continue reading Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Sat, September 4, 2021: Paddle from North Andover to Lawrence
9/52021: Men’s Senior World Cup Extreme Slalom Competition in Sleu, Spain
Click to view.2021 World Cup Extreme Slalom Seu Spain Kaelin