As sea kayakers and outdoors people, we can probably all say we go to our Happy Place when we’re out enjoying nature. Whether we’re happiest on the water or in the forest, we benefit tremendously from Minnesota’s wild places and the campgrounds and services provided by our DNR.
Let’s give back to Lake Superior, the North Shore, and the MN DNR!
ISK is partnering with Split Rock State Park to show our appreciation to our beloved Lake Superior. We will be putting our paddling skills to good use and cleaning up the shoreline along Split Rock and Ellingson Island. We will have a dry plan for our service day if conditions do not allow for safe paddling.
We have the group site at Tettagouche State Park and will shuttle down to Split Rock for our service project.
We will also have a full day for paddling fun! We will set out to explore the North Shore Water Trail together. The view of Palisade Head from the water is bound to be stunning!
Non-paddling family are welcome to camp with us and enjoy the North Shore on their own while we are on the water. Registration fees apply to cover the cost of camping.
*This trip is open to all levels of paddlers with the caveat that we will be on Lake Superior. As with our Rendezvous trips, you must demonstrate your T rescue abilities before the trip, be comfortable with conditions that may arise, willing to opt out of a paddle if necessary, and able to respect trip leader decisions about conditions and safety.
What you need to know:
- Arrive: Sunday, August 28
- Service Day & Paddle Day: Monday - Tuesday, August 29 - 30
- Depart: Wednesday, August 31
- Service Day is required to participate in the Paddle Day
- Group site A - GC2 at Tettegouche State Park
- Vehicles need a state parks permit
- Fee is per person
- All paddlers must be active members of ISK
- Camping gear, food, travel is on your own
- Paddlers must perform a T-Rescue before a Board Member before the trip
- To paddle on Lake Superior you must wear a wetsuit or drysuit and be prepared for Great Lakes conditions. This is an ISK Level 4 Trip.
Cancellations allowed until 8/21.
Questions? Email Alida: alidawintern99@gmail.com
*The day of service is required to register for this trip and to attend the Lake Superior Water Trail paddle.
Lake Superior Water Trail Map #3
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/canoe_routes/lakesuperior3.pdf