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Betsie River, Homestead-Smith Bridge

When:
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10:00 AM
Where:
Benzonia
MI  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Linda K Pelkey
231-631-5629 (p)
Category:
Easy River
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
12
Available Slots:
6
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Meet at Homestead Dam at 10:00, so you are ready to start at 10:15.  See driving directions below.  Take-out is Smith Bridge on River Rd.
 
The Betsie is a very pretty, twisty, but gentle river.  It requires maneuvering but is not pushy.  Shallow water is likely. 
 
Don't forget to pack a lunch, water and something to sit on while we eat.  Also, please bring your PFD, plus ropes to tie to your bow and stern. We will stop halfway during the trip to eat our lunch.
 
Betsie River (Homestead Dam)

Head to Benzonia via US-31.  Just south of town and the Ben Franklin shopping plaza, turn east onto Love Road.  Drive one mile and then turn south onto Dam Road for ½ mile.  The access is at the river; you can’t miss it.  

Coordinates: 44.596313,-86.079737