August 11th, 2007

2007 Pictures

Give Me A Canoe Paddlers as of 5/29
= Paid Rental       = Own Canoe
Paddler Sat Sun
Natalie & Scott Borchelt
Julie & Vaughn McDaniel II  
Jenni & Vaughn McDaniel III  
Rodney Kuncho & Dave Sgromolo  
Chris Moses, Anna & Alex  
     
Masta    
Chris Grabowski & family    
Buckbee    
Shinaberry    
Guy    
Vizi    
Greenblatt    


Vision

Saturday: We will head to Garrett's Corner for breakfast and then a quick drive to the Pine River takeout. The livery will take us to the put-in where we can take our time paddling down a fine Michigan River back to our vehicles and then to camp.

Sunday: At the earliest possible departure, swimmers and the brave will join us for a short trip down the Little Manistee River - one of the L.P.'s fastest rivers. Unless we get an overwhelming attendance, we will self-serve our boat needs. If you want to experience exhilarating Michigan water, sign up for this trip too.

Important: Children under 12 will only be allowed on the river if the parents paddling have paddle the Pine previously.

To Do
  1. Read this page.
  2. Call the livery and pay for your camping and canoe rental under the group name of GMAC - ASAP- contact info below.
  3. Monitor the website for logistical changes.
  4. Arrive at the campsite on August 10th before 10PM.
  5. Enjoy the Michigan wilds with good friends and a warm fire.
Pictures

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Weather
 We predict sunny with blue skies, warm during the day, cool at night. Details to follow...
Cost
 Camping is $9 / night for adults, $5 / kids under 16, $44 for a canoe or kayak
Camping

Pine River Paddlesports
9590 S. Grandview Highway S 37
Wellston, MI 49689
231-862-3471
prpc@thepineriver.com

We will camp in one of their group camping areas. Be sure to mention you are with the GMAC group when reserving and paying for your spot.

They lock down the campground at 10pm. This is a quiet campground. We cannot enjoy the banjo playing hootenany that we have the past few years.

Facilities

This is a full facilities campground - flush toilets and coin operated hot showers. There are cabins to rent if you don't want to camp. Call quickly and tell them you are with GMAC.

Canoeing

The Pine River is not an easy river, but it is manageable. Families have paddled this stretch for years. Just expect someone to go for a swim. There are tight corners and few rock gardens to traverse. I think you all will enjoy this classic Michigan river.

We will paddle the Dobson Bridge to Low Bridge stretch - 4.5 hours.

Important: Children under 12 will only be allowed on the river if the parents paddling have paddle the Pine previously.

If you plan on bringing your own boat, contact your local DNR office to order a permit sticker. Watercraft permits are required for the Pine. Reserved in advance watercraft permits are $2.00 per watercraft per day. If permits are obtained the same day of use, there is no reservation fee. A recreation pass is also required for any parked vehicle at most river access sites. Permits are available through the Baldwin Ranger Station. For reservations or more information, please call (231) 745-3100.

Food Plans
 
Saturday Breakfast :  Garlett's Corner north of camp.
Saturday Lunch :  Bring your own to eat on the river.
Saturday Dinner : Michigan BBQ

Sunday AM:  Iron's Breakfast, lunch after the river on the way home.
T-Shirts

TBD
Directions

Map to Pine River Paddlesports
9590 S. Grandview Highway S 37
Wellston, MI 49689

Distance from Flint, MI.is 170 miles or 3 hours.

Trip Contact

Scott Borchelt sky@voyager.net 248-765-9550