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Club trip to Southern Missouri in April 2009
Published On 5/7/2009
Nine TAPC members drove to southern Missouri and paddled the Current, Jacks Fork, and Eleven Point rivers. Read about their adventures.
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April 10 Boardman
Published On 5/16/2009
Good Friday on the Boardman was better than good!
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Sara's trip reports and photos
Published On 5/16/2009
Here's a link to photos and stories about all of Sara's TAPC trips
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May 3 AuSable
Published On 5/16/2009
A first for many of us!
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May 5 Boardman
Published On 5/16/2009
Excitement on the upper Boardman!
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May 8 Upper Platte
Published On 5/16/2009
A change in venue from the Jordan
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May 15 Pine River
Published On 5/16/2009
A glorious day on the Pine!
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May 17 Boardman
Published On 5/17/2009
Another fun trip down our hometown river
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May 22 Jordan
Published On 5/22/2009
An afternoon in paradise!
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May 25 Memorial Day - Manistee Hodenpyl
Published On 5/25/2009
A good place to go on a holiday!
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May 29th Victoria Creek
Published On 5/30/2009
Great after work paddle!
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May 29 Boardman River
Published On 5/30/2009
Pack undergarments in your dump bag!
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May 31 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 5/31/2009
Another GR-R-REAT day on the wild Sturgeon with John, Lois, Marv, Marlene, & Mary Lee!
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June 4 Upper Platte River
Published On 6/5/2009
So close to home yet a feeling of remoteness.....
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June 6 Boardman River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/6/2009
Multiple Section Cleanup of the Boardman PLUS upstream cleanup in South Boardman Village and on the N. Branch Forest Campsites.
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June 11 Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/11/2009
Upper Platte River Cleanup - June11
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June 12 Jordan River
Published On 6/12/2009
The first summery day, and a maiden voyage for a new kayak!
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June 12 - Spider Lake Paddle
Published On 6/12/2009
Our paddle on Spider Lake
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June 14 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/14/2009
Flag Day on an intimate brook made us SO glad we live here!
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June 16 Upper Pine River
Published On 6/16/2009
Rock gardens to keep us alert, eagles, turtles and deer
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June 22 - Pearl Lake
Published On 6/22/2009
Small inland lake
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June 20 Hodenpyl Pond
Published On 6/23/2009
We even got a tour of the dam!
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June 23 Betsie River
Published On 6/23/2009
A leisurely afternoon with swim breaks!
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June 25 - N Br Cleanup
Published On 6/25/2009
Cleaned up from Dam Four to Kellogg Bridge
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June 27 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/27/2009
Written by two kids who came along!
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July 2 Little Manistee River
Published On 7/2/2009
July 2 Little Manistee River - Fast and Fun
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July 3 Power Island
Published On 7/3/2009
Lots of folks on our trip across West Bay!
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July 6 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 7/6/2009
A lovely stream through the protected Mason Tract
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July 8 - Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/8/2009
Another trashy story!
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July 10 - NCF Boardman Cleanup
Published On 7/10/2009
July 10 - National Cherry Festival - DTE Green Day Cleanup
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July 12 - Betsie River trip
Published On 7/12/2009
An enjoyable day!
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July 16 Boardman Forks to BB Dam
Published On 7/16/2009
A quiet trip down a close to home river, with gale force winds at the end!
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July 19 - Upper Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/19/2009
Four people, four big bags of trash, one newbie learning to ferry and lean downstream
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July 21 Pine River cleanup
Published On 7/21/2009
Trash galore AND the Fred men got to use their rescue rope!
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July 23 Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/23/2009
The Jordan was beautiful as always
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July 25 Pigeon River
Published On 7/25/2009
Lovely, remote and no rain!
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July 31 - Boardman River and Lake
Published On 7/31/2009
Mutiny on the lake!
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August 9 Betsie River
Published On 8/9/2009
A good place to be on hot weekend day!
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August 11 Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 8/11/2009
Cleaned from Webster to Rogers Road
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August 6 -Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/13/2009
Even though no one but Norm and David Fred were there, we did it anyway.
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August 13 Pine River cleanup
Published On 8/14/2009
We found the river to be amazingly clean!
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August 15 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/16/2009
Great trip, very beautiful and remote
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August 14 Betsie River Afternoon
Published On 8/16/2009
A fun outing for both oldies and newbies, with both kinds of swim breaks!
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August 17 Boardman cleanup
Published On 8/17/2009
We found cans older than we are, and didn't let a bit of rain stop us!
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August 18 - Cedar Lake
Published On 8/18/2009
Inland lake paddle.
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August 23 - Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 8/23/2009
A terrific trip done in record time!
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August 24 - Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/24/2009
From Peterson to Low
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August 26 Upper Platte River
Published On 8/26/2009
A lovely (and sometimes lively) trip down a gorgeous stream only 1/2 hour from home
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August 28 Jordan River
Published On 8/28/2009
Jordan River from Graves Crossing to Rogers Road
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August 31 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2009
Written by the two youngest members of our troop!
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Sept. 2 - Sea kayaking below the Dunes
Published On 9/2/2009
Tailwinds all the way from Empire to Glen Haven
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Sept 3 - Sturgeon River Cleanup
Published On 9/3/2009
The Sturgeon was just as gorgeous as always
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Sept. 4 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/4/2009
Written by Abby and Megan!
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Sept. 6 Upper Pine
Published On 9/6/2009
I love this river and it's not crowded on a holiday weekend!
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Sept. 8 - Pine Cleanup - Walker to Dobson
Published On 9/9/2009
Another adventure on one of our favorite rivers!
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Sept. 10 - Boardman - Y to Sabin Dam, RT
Published On 9/10/2009
A short paddle on the Boardman River
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Sept. 11 Boardman new kayak regatta
Published On 9/11/2009
From Brown Bridge Dam to Beitner
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Sept. 12 - Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 9/12/2009
Our post-Labor Day run still got a good haul.
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Sept. 13 Upper Manistee
Published On 9/13/2009
Fall paddling at its best
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Sept. 17 Little Platte Lake
Published On 9/17/2009
A pleasant morning jaunt
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Sept. 17 Betsie River
Published On 9/17/2009
Cardinal flowers and a bald eagle!
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Sept 18 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 9/18/2009
We have been doing a good job of keeping this river clean
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Sept. 19 Sturgeon River Trip
Published On 9/19/2009
Good times on Lower Michigan's fastest river.
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Sept. 23 Manistee - Hodenpyl - Red Bridge
Published On 9/23/2009
The river was faster than normal
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Sept. 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 9/26/2009
Not much to find, except by Bob. The river is spotless now!
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Sept. 30 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 9/30/2009
Our favorite section - really moving on this day!
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Oct. 1 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 10/1/2009
A sunny fall afternoon
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October 9 - AuSable River
Published On 10/9/2009
A beauty of a fall tour!
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Oct. 13 Hodenpyl trip
Published On 10/14/2009
Sunshine and superb fall colors!
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Oct. 17 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to weir
Published On 10/17/2009
An unplanned swim & visit to Links ponds. See more photos on Sara's 2009 TAPC photo page.
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Oct. 17 Manistee 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/17/2009
A sunny but cool fall outing
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October 19 Upper Platte River
Published On 10/19/2009
A new takeout!
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Oct 22 Golden tamaracks on the Boardman
Published On 10/22/2009
10 others joined me for my birthday paddle
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Oct 25 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 10/25/2009
10-mile paddle & 10-mile hike back, no shuttle needed
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Oct. 27 Betsie River
Published On 10/27/2009
A Bonus Day from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge!
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Oct. 29 Pine River
Published On 10/29/2009
Just us and the bald eagles!
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Nov 12 Pine portages & limbos by Sara & Jocelyn
Published On 11/12/2009
4 downed trees & 2 portages in one hr & only to Coolwater Campground
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Paddling in Northern Florida - Shell Point south of Tallahassee
Published On 3/15/2010
A small group of TAPC members explore rivers in Northern Florida
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Paddling in northcentral Florida - Citrus Springs - 60 miles south east of Ocala
Published On 3/21/2010
A group of five TAPC members explore springs and blackwater rivers in central Florida.
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Paddling in Central Florida - Silver River State Park - near Ocala
Published On 3/28/2010
John Heiam, Lois Goldstein, Jocelyn Trepte, and Pat Power explore small rivers in central Florida based at a cabin in Silver River State Park
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April's Fools Day (4/01) Manistee hike AM, paddle PM & Polar Bear Plunge
Published On 4/1/2010
Hike from Red Bridge to Woodpecker Creek at Hodenpyl Dam with Nancy Briggs & Paula Dreeszen, then paddle back, joined by Marv & Marlene Puska
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Good Friday (4/02) on the Pine with vous crew
Published On 4/2/2010
see my separate Photo Page for more photos & descriptions
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Paddling in Northwestern Florida - Niceville - 30 miles east of Pensacola
Published On 4/4/2010
John Heiam, Lois Goldstein, Jocelyn Trepte, Angie Willis, and Maxi Neugebauer explored small streams in the panhandle of Florida based at a rental house in Niceville, FL.
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April 10 Jordan River tandem afternoon
Published On 4/10/2010
Jordan River, Graves Crossing to Webster Rd Bridge
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April 15 Little Manistee solo reconnaissance
Published On 4/15/2010
Mtn bike shuttle, then paddle from 9-Mile to the weir solo
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April 21 Little Manistee rendezvous
Published On 4/21/2010
Jocelyn Trepte, Ann Beaujean, James & his 13-yr old son, Dane
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May 1 Pine River , Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/1/2010
A May Day celebration on the Pine
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South Branch of the Ausable . . . .Finally!
Published On 5/2/2010
Changing weather and a beautiful stretch of river
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May 5 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 5/5/2010
Gorgeous river, but mud at the entrance to the pond, and WIND
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May 6 Betsie River
Published On 5/6/2010
A pleasant little afternoon paddle, before the storms
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May 9 Manistee voyage for Sara's new Flashfire
Published On 5/9/2010
Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with John & Nancy Briggs
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May 16 Morning Boardman trip
Published On 5/16/2010
Good friends, good times and later, the NMC BBQ!
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May 16 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/16/2010
All day fun in the sun for 4 in canoes
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May 20 Manistee, hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 5/20/2010
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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May 20 Betsie River
Published On 5/20/2010
It's summertime!
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May 23 Manistee: 131 to Baxter
Published On 5/23/2010
Lots of people, boats and cars!
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May 25 Boardman afternoon
Published On 5/25/2010
Swim breaks galore, both planned and unplanned.
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May 25 Sturgeon Thrillseeker with 2 new members
Published On 5/25/2010
cedar swamp shade on a hot day, riffles & a dip at lunch
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May 28 Kingsley kids on the Boardman
Published On 5/28/2010
Mrs Bell's 4th grade class knows how to have fun, water fights all the way from the Boardman River Nature Center to the YMCA!
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May 29 Upper Manistee Adventure
Published On 5/29/2010
A bit of a challenge, but lovely nevertheless
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May 31 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/31/2010
A new river experience for Karen, Jack, Maureen & Marcia
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Boardman River Clean Sweep - 2010
Published On 6/5/2010
BRCS's 6th year
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June 7 Sturgeon
Published On 6/7/2010
High water and lots of Mikes
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June 9 Pine River Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/9/2010
Five TAPC members braved a sunny warm day, and perfect water levels.
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June 10 - Brown Bridge Pond
Published On 6/10/2010
Peaceful paddling with native wildlife
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June 10 Pine, Dobson to Low
Published On 6/10/2010
sunshine, fast current & lots of conversation between trash manuevers
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June 11 Betsie - County Line Road to Fred's Landing
Published On 6/11/2010
Into each life a little rain must fall
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June 12 - River Rescue Basics
Published On 6/12/2010
We learned about basic techniques of river safety and rescue, and beat the rain!
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June 17 Boardman
Published On 6/17/2010
A spectacular afternoon on our hometown river, and a new trip for two members!
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June 18 Betsie afternoon
Published On 6/18/2010
Fifteen Hungry Tummies filled, then burning off calories on the river, and a new boat for Marlene!
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June 22 Jordan River Paddle
Published On 6/22/2010
The Jordan was fast and high
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June 24 - North Branch of the AuSable - NON-Cleanup
Published On 6/24/2010
NON Cleanup on the N. Br
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June 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/26/2010
A "cast of thousands", and only 5 or 6 bags of trash
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June 27 TAPC Open House - Demo Day
Published On 6/27/2010
Demo day at Sugar Beach Resort
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June 28 Boardman
Published On 6/28/2010
Another trip down our hometown river!
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July 1st - Karen's Birthday Paddle on the Jordan
Published On 7/1/2010
A fun day on the Jordan
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July 2 Power Island and the Blue Angels
Published On 7/2/2010
Sunshine, tailwinds, crystal clear waters in West Bay - what more could we ask for?
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July 7 - Betsie River from its source
Published On 7/7/2010
A lot of sun, a little rain, and tons of gravel bars
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July 9 - BRCS NCF Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2010
BRCS NCF Cleanup - Fun day on a dirty river
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Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle
Published On 7/9/2010
Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle
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July 14 Betsie River: Homestead Dam to Lewis Br.
Published On 7/14/2010
Complete with both authorized and unauthorized swim breaks!
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July 15 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 7/15/2010
Dobson to Peterson for John's birthday paddle!
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July 19 Jordan River
Published On 7/19/2010
a lovely morning paddle
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July 22 - S. Br Ausable Cleanup
Published On 7/22/2010
Cleanup from Chase Bridge to Smith Bridge
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July 25 Jordan morning cleanup
Published On 7/25/2010
It normally takes 45 minutes; it took us over 3 hours!
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July 26 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/26/2010
A stunning sunny day, on a jewel of a river, running higher than usual
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July 28 Manistee paddle and BBQ, almost
Published On 7/28/2010
Only half of the group missed the turn...
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July 30 Pine cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 7/30/2010
A stunning day, finding lots of goodies.
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July 31 Pigeon
Published On 7/31/2010
Rare Chicken of the Woods sighted
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August 4th Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 8/4/2010
An afternoon on our hometown river.
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August 05, 2010 - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 8/5/2010
Five hardy paddlers did a good deed for the Jordan
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1st Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep - 2010
Published On 8/9/2010
We finally did it!!!!!! And in the rain to boot.
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August 10 - Boardman morning paddle
Published On 8/10/2010
A super trip on our closest river
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August 12 Boardman cleanup
Published On 8/12/2010
From Shumsky to Beitner: 3 bags, an angel and a dollar bill!
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August 13 Pine River Cleanup - Lincoln to Dobson
Published On 8/13/2010
Seven TAPC members cleaned the Pine River from Lincoln to Dobson
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August 14 Moonlight Paddle
Published On 8/16/2010
Platte River Picnic & Moonlight Paddle
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Aug 16th Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/16/2010
A Hurricane party!
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August 20 Upper Pine
Published On 8/20/2010
New rocks had appeared since our last adventure between Briarpatch and Lincoln
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August 22 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/22/2010
A few obstacles, glorious weather and the slide!!!
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August 23 Sea kayaking below the Dunes
Published On 8/23/2010
10 people, 9 boats, 8 cars and 5 matching Tampicos
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August 24 Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
Published On 8/24/2010
Cool morning paddle!
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August 27 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/27/2010
It was "slim pickins"!
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Aug. 29 - Betsie River: County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/29/2010
Swim breaks galore and lots of laughs!
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August 31 Big Manistee River - Baxter to Harvey
Published On 8/31/2010
Last swim break in August!!
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Labor Day on the Little Manistee
Published On 9/6/2010
We earned our lunch!
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Sept. 10 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 9/10/2010
We couldn't pick up the deer blind, but we got almost everything else!
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Sept. 12 Jordan River
Published On 9/12/2010
A stunning afternoon!
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Sept. 18 Party on the Big Manistee!
Published On 9/18/2010
A bit of rain, but lots of sunshine inside us, and two newbies
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Sept. 20 Forks to BB Dam
Published On 9/20/2010
Stunning morning scenery and a dicey trip through the top of the pond
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Sept 22 Upper Platte to Deadstream
Published On 9/22/2010
Relaxing, sunny fall afternoon with good friends
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Sept. 22 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 9/22/2010
A new gem to add to our list of destinations!
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Sept 26 Pine River - Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 9/26/2010
Eight TAPC members challenge the raging torrents of the Pine RIver.
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Sept 27 Sturgeon
Published On 9/28/2010
The Sturgeon remains among everyone's top favorite paddles in our area!!!
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September 29 Manistee River
Published On 9/29/2010
Rainbow Jim's to US 131
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Sept 30 Boardman River
Published On 9/30/2010
Time flies when you are having fun.
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Oct 3 Upper Platte in afternoon sunshine
Published On 10/3/2010
2 guests & surprise member, witnessed hunter shoot a wood duck
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October 5 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 10/5/2010
Fall colors galore!
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October 8 Pine River Briarpatch to Lincoln Bridge
Published On 10/8/2010
Group enjoyed warm temperatures and spectacular fall colors.
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Oct 9 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/9/2010
Eight members enjoyed a warm fall afternoon when fall colors were at their peak.
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10-10-10 Manistee, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/10/2010
tandem paddle among fall colors with Linda Pelkey, new TAPC member
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Oct 11 Manistee River - Rainbow Jim's to US 131
Published On 10/11/2010
Paddling the Manistee River on a day when the colors could not have been better
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Oct. 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/16/2010
John and his harem enjoyed a gorgeous autumn day!
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Oct 16 Manistee River Hike AM & Paddle PM, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 10/16/2010
popular fall destination for hiking & paddling
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October 17 Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Cottage Cafe
Published On 10/17/2010
Annual meeting photos
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Oct. 20 Boardman from BB Dam to Beitner
Published On 10/20/2010
Maybe we will be in the book?
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Oct 22 Boardman tamaracks for Sara's birthday
Published On 10/22/2010
warm & sunny celebration with friends
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Nov 8 Upper Platte mis-adventures
Published On 11/8/2010
Making the most of another gorgeous fall afternoon !
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Nov 11 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 11/11/2010
No portages & great weather for our adventure
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April 9 AuSable, from an ex-racer
Published On 4/9/2011
Spring has sprung & only a few others on the AuSable!
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April 9 A casual paddle on the AuSable
Published On 4/9/2011
Old friends renew acquaintances after a long winter.
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April 12 - Afternoon on the Boardman
Published On 4/12/2011
It was riding high!!!
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April 12 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 4/12/2011
Fast, snowmelt & rain swollen with lots of riffles, and birds galore
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April 13 - Upper Platte
Published On 4/13/2011
Some lessons learned the hard way
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April 13 Platte, a picture is worth a thousand words
Published On 4/13/2011
Sunny, warm afternoon on the Platte with friends
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April 24, Manistee US 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 4/24/2011
Spring has sprung after all, in spite of 6" snow Tues/Wed
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May 3 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/3/2011
4 portages, 3 guys, 1 gal & 1 dog, 3 canoes & 1 kayak in high H20
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May 5 Sturgeon, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 5/5/2011
Portage fun in high, fast water... a favorite warm, sunny paddle for all!
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May 7 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 5/7/2011
My final TAPC trip as leader, on a purr-fect summery day
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Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/8/2011
Finally some spring weather!!!
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April 24 - May 6, Springtime in Missouri
Published On 5/15/2011
Some rain, some sun, some floods, some excitement
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May 15 Betsie
Published On 5/15/2011
A fun afternoon with some tricky negotiating!
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May 16 Upper Platte
Published On 5/16/2011
Amazing flowers!
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May 20 Pine River
Published On 5/20/2011
Running high and fast!
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May 22 Boardman
Published On 5/22/2011
A quick morning trip before the NMC BBQ
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May 24 Jordan
Published On 5/24/2011
Morning paddle on one of our "favorites"
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May 27 Lower Platte
Published On 5/27/2011
A Sesame Street Day!
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June 1 Pine River
Published On 6/1/2011
A bit of wind, and falling branches
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June 5 Pere Marquette
Published On 6/5/2011
lots of riffles, constant bends, gorgeous river & no crowds
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June 11 - 7th Annual BRCS
Published On 6/11/2011
Boardman River Clean Sweep another success
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June 14 Manistee, 131 to Baxter
Published On 6/14/2011
A visitor from California, eagles dancing and the most amazing seal launch ever!!!
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June 17 Upper Platte River
Published On 6/17/2011
Clouds turned to sun and a lovely trip!
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June 18 2nd Annual Lower Platte Moonlight Paddle
Published On 6/18/2011
Fun was had by all!
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June 18 - Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/18/2011
Texans take northern Michigan by storm!
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June 19 - Upper Pine River
Published On 6/19/2011
A delightful summer weekend, with us as the only river users
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June 20 South Branch of the Au Sable River
Published On 6/20/2011
Written by another Texas gal!!!
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June 25 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/25/2011
Written by two 11 year olds!
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June 28 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2011
Rescheduled because of rain
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June 29 Boardman from Forks to BB Dam
Published On 6/29/2011
Sunny and clear, but with new trash abounding
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June 29 Pizza and Paddle
Published On 6/29/2011
A beautiful evening paddle on a nice stretch of the Boardman.
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June 30 - N Br AuSable River (Non) Cleanup
Published On 6/30/2011
Not a lot of trash to find but a 100% beautiful river.
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July 1 Polka Paddle
Published On 7/1/2011
A great time as always.
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July 1 - Power Island/West Bay
Published On 7/1/2011
We changed the venue part way through and it turned out to be great!
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July 2 - Betsie River, Grass Lake to Thompsonville
Published On 7/2/2011
Fun way to spend a hot day!
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July 4 - Glen Haven to Empire paddle
Published On 7/4/2011
Thirteen people met on a sunny, windless day to paddle from Glen Haven to Empire
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July 4 Hike and paddle the Boardman
Published On 7/4/2011
a peaceful morning close to home
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July 6 Main AuSable River
Published On 7/6/2011
Written by the youngest paddler in the group, who learned to ferry that day!
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July 8 Sturgeon River
Published On 7/8/2011
written by "No Longer a Sturgeon Virgin"
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July 8th - BRCS-NCF
Published On 7/8/2011
Lots of excitement for the first BRCS-NCF with DIVERS
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July 9 - Manistee, Rainbow Jim's to 131
Published On 7/9/2011
Last minute excursion to accommodate the out-of-towners
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July 10 Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/10/2011
Fun way to spend a HOT day and no rain until the drive home!
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July 12 - Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/12/2011
Pristine again for the moment
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July 14th - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/14/2011
We could not have had a better day for this event.
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July 15 John's birthday on the Boardman
Published On 7/15/2011
Two newbies, and a celebration!
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July 17 Manistee M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 7/17/2011
Fun times and a chorus line on the river!
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July 18 Kayak Lesson on the Boardman
Published On 7/18/2011
Sue and Mary get a kayak lesson on moving water
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July 19 Betsie Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
Published On 7/19/2011
A gang of ten had a good afternoon on the river - sun, fun and refreshing swims.
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July 21, 2011 - Annual S. Br of the AuSable Cleanup/Crawford County Overnight
Published On 7/21/2011
We did a cleanup that was hot, windy and fun.
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July 25 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/25/2011
Twelve experienced river pickers on a mission!
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Aug. 3 Pine River cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson Bridge
Published On 8/3/2011
Another fine day on the Pine!
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A great day on the Manistee for the Lucky 13
Published On 8/5/2011
It was a warm, wonderful day to be paddling the Manistee River
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August 7 Boardman River
Published On 8/7/2011
From the Forks
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August 8 Upper Little Manistee River
Published On 8/8/2011
Worth the drive for a glorious day!
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August 9 - 2nd Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/9/2011
WOW! What a day!
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August 10 Lower Platte
Published On 8/10/2011
Lower Platte
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Upper Manistee
Published On 8/14/2011
John's Landing to CR 612
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August 18 Pine River Cleanup - Peterson to Low Bridge
Published On 8/18/2011
Fifteen people, one dog and thirteen boats cleaned the Pine RIver.
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August 19 - Afternoon on the Jordan River
Published On 8/19/2011
Dodging people in tubes was more challenging than going through the tubes!
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August 20 Upper Pine River - Briar Patch to Lincoln Bridge
Published On 8/20/2011
Eleven people braved the threatening weather to arrive at Lincoln Bridge dry and happy.
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August 22 - Sturgeon
Published On 8/22/2011
A little rain, some sunshine and a bit of excitement for our hearty group
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August 24 Betsie from Homestead Dam
Published On 8/24/2011
A zillion fishermen, a little rain and lots of sunshine
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August 26 - Power Island Haiku
Published On 8/26/2011
Meeting John's challenge for the "world's shortest trip report"
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August 27 - Manistee River Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/27/2011
Easy paddle on a lazy river.
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August 30 - Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/30/2011
written by the newest member of the TAPC!
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September 2 - Pine River cleanup - Silver Creek CG to Elm Flats
Published On 9/2/2011
Not much trash, but a whole lot of rain, and a noteworthy mistake by the trip hosts
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September 6 - Boardman, Forks to BB Dam
Published On 9/6/2011
Perfect early fall weather, and the best way for retired teachers to spend the day after Labor Day!
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September 7 - Lower Platte Clean-up
Published On 9/7/2011
Beautiful day for a clean-up
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September 9 Jordan River
Published On 9/9/2011
A glorious morning, with the river all to ourselves
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September 10 Upper Manistee (near the headwaters)
Published On 9/10/2011
Written by a terrific tandem canoeist from Florida
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September 11 Service project: Boardman cleanup
Published On 9/11/2011
We cleaned the Boardman River from the Forks to Brown Bridge Pond.
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September 16 - Bob's Pine paddle, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 9/16/2011
Fall has arrived, cool day & leaves starting to turn. Low water so lots of red clay ledges & rock dodging.
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September 17 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 9/17/2011
We found a new put-in, but only for 3 cars or less!
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September 20 - South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/20/2011
It was lovely, with some aerial excitement!
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September 21 Boardman from BB Dam to Shumsky
Published On 9/21/2011
Blue skies and sunshine surprised us
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September 23 - Pine River
Published On 9/23/2011
Colors galore!
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September 24 - 28 - 1st Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/28/2011
It took two days in the rain but we got ' er done.
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October 2 Manistee River: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/2/2011
A bit brisk at first, but bright sunshine and awesome fall colors made for a sensational (and surprisingly fast) trip
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October 3 AuSable River Grayling to Stephan Bridge
Published On 10/3/2011
Beautiful weather, great fall colors, and the AuSable River made for a perfect day.
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October 5 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/5/2011
Fall colors on a beautiful day.
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October 8 - Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/8/2011
A glorious trip!
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October 9 Manistee River 131 to Baxter Bridge
Published On 10/9/2011
It could not have been nicer.
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Oct 22 Fall Color Tour Celebration
Published On 10/22/2011
golden tamaracks & sunshine for Sara's 60th birthday with friends
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Oct 23 Manistee River Paddle AM & Hike PM
Published On 10/23/2011
Cold but sunny morning, warm & cheery camaraderie on the river
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Fall Afternoon Boardman Paddle
Published On 10/24/2011
Five Kayaks, 50 Degrees
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Early November Betsie Paddle
Published On 11/4/2011
Good group - 4 canoes and 5 kayaks
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Nov 6 Upper Platte Afternoon
Published On 11/6/2011
Osprey, blue heron & golden tamaracks still
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Manistee River
Published On 4/1/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
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4/24 Upper Platte marsh marigolds, mergansers & muskrat
Published On 4/24/2012
sunny afternoon in high water with Ian, Jocelyn, Fred & Judy
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4/26 Manistee cold & gusty from Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
Published On 4/26/2012
with Ian, Jack & Michael Roberts, new member
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April 29 Manistee River - 131 to Baxter
Published On 4/29/2012
Sunshine, blue skies and new skills
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Boardman River
Published On 4/29/2012
BB Dam to Beitner
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May 1 Boardman River
Published On 5/1/2012
Forks to Scheck's on a sunny afternoon
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5/1 S Branch AuSable
Published On 5/1/2012
2 gals, 5 guys, 5 canoes & 2 kayaks on a warm & sunny spring afternoon
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5/4 Aborted flooded Pine for another high & fast Manistee
Published On 5/4/2012
no swimmers, or rescue needed for our group
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5/5 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
Published On 5/5/2012
warm sunshine & full day of fun with 15 hikers & 6 paddlers
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5/5 South Branch AuSable
Published On 5/5/2012
Cold and some rain, but a beautiful trip
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May 9 - Classic Movie and the Upper Platte
Published On 5/9/2012
The movie wasn't that great, but lunch was great and so was the paddle!
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5/10 Postdiluvian Pine Paddle
Published On 5/10/2012
"A uniquely enjoyable paddle. Lucky to get chance to see it this way, before turns back into highway", as reported by Fred Swartz
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May 12 Main AuSable River
Published On 5/12/2012
Written by "the new kid on the block"
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May 15 Jordan River
Published On 5/15/2012
Impressions from a first timer on the Jordan
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Sturgeon Not So Surgin'
Published On 5/17/2012
Recently cleared Sturgeon a smooth ride today.
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May 19 Boardman: BB Dam to Beitner
Published On 5/19/2012
The highlight occurred at our stop at Shumsky - for our "comfort and pleasure" courtesy of the TAPC
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May 20 Boardman - Forks to Scheck's
Published On 5/20/2012
A pleasant little trip down our home town river
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5/20 Jordan PM biking babes & more
Published On 5/20/2012
purr-fect way to spend a HOT afternoon, with friends on the river!
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5/22 AuSable, Smith Bridge at M-72 to McMasters Bridge
Published On 5/22/2012
with newest TAPC trip leader, Jack Kurtz, an expert on AuSable River
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5/23 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/23/2012
Eight members check out the Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson
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5/24 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM #2
Published On 5/24/2012
cool in shade during hike, cooled on river by wind & wetting shirt
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May 26 Upper Little Manistee
Published On 5/26/2012
A few bugs, but worth it!
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5/29 Little Manistee, 9-Mile Bridge to Weir
Published On 5/29/2012
lots of practice ducking under low trees in 4 green Wenonah solo canoes
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May 29 Moving Water Basics
Published On 5/29/2012
A student-teacher ratio of 1:2 - not bad!
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June 2, 2012 - 8th Annual Boardman RIver Clean Sweep
Published On 6/2/2012
It rained but we did the BRCS anyway.
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6/3 Upper Platte, Veterans Park to Deadstream
Published On 6/3/2012
high, fast water, covering the gravel bars & lots of sunshine, after 2 days of rain!
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June 4 Betsie from Homestead to Lewis
Published On 6/4/2012
Paddling the recently cleared section from Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
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June 6, 2012 - 7th Annual N Br of the Ausable Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/6/2012
We've done it 7 times and COMBINED! still haven't filled one large trash bag.
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6/7 Epic Upper Pine Marathon in 5.5 hrs from Briarpatch to Dobson
Published On 6/7/2012
awesome group for an all-day, epic paddle
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June 7 & 8 - "Clean sweeping" the Boardman
Published On 6/8/2012
So what if the river flooded last weekend - we got it cleaned this week!
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June 9, 2012 - 1st Annual Betsie River Pancake Breakfast and Clean Up
Published On 6/9/2012
Pancakes, paddles and poked by fish hooks is what we got today!
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June 10 Very Upper Manistee River
Published On 6/11/2012
The group travels from John's Landing to the 612 bridge on a beautiful summer day.
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6/12 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to 6-Mile Bridge 2x
Published On 6/12/2012
db your pleasure, db your fun on LM
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June 14 Tres Amigas on the Jordan
Published On 6/14/2012
A last minute posting leads to a peaceful trip on a gorgeous river
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June 14, 2012 - 1st Annual Little Manistee River Clean Up
Published On 6/14/2012
WOW! The LM didn't disappoint us.
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June 16 Betsie River from County Line Road to Fred's Landing
Published On 6/16/2012
TAPC paddlers enjoyed a great day on a pretty stretch of river
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6/19 Upper Platte last minute vs flooded Sturgeon in stormy weather
Published On 6/19/2012
wildflowers, eagle, no rain & calm Platte Lake crossing in 2:15 hrs
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June 19 Betsie River from Carmean to Lindy
Published On 6/19/2012
Four intrepid souls on a lovely day, and only two swim breaks
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June 20, Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 6/20/2012
As written by Mike and Liam Jones
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6/21 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge in 70s light rain & a little sunshine too
Published On 6/21/2012
high, fast water, only a few other paddlers & fishermen
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June 21, 2012 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/21/2012
It rained on us AGAIN!
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6-22 "Pushy" Sturgeon for 2 green Sandpiper canoes
Published On 6/22/2012
assisted & thanked by 8 young, inexperienced paddlers in tandem rental canoes
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June 23 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 6/23/2012
With a "cast of thousands" and the kids wrote the report!
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6/24 3rd Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM
Published On 6/24/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with group of 12 others
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June 25 Pine River cleanup from Peterson to Low
Published On 6/25/2012
From the editor.....this is the funniest trip report I have ever read!
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June 27 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/27/2012
A perfect day for a gorgeous river!
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June 28, 2012 - 7th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2012
It was hot but we did a great job again on the Jordan.
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July 4 Upper Pine River from Briar Patch to Walker Bridge
Published On 7/4/2012
No briars, but we did find fresh wild raspberries hanging from a bush in Ne-Bo-Shone....they'll never know
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Air Show Rehearsal
Published On 7/6/2012
Besting the heat
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July 8 Jordan River
Published On 7/8/2012
Fun on the Jordan and after
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July 8 Upper Upper Manistee
Published On 7/8/2012
A good place to practice your skills!
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July 9 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 7/9/2012
From Peterson to Low, written by our Texas paddle buddy
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July 10 Betsie River from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 7/10/2012
This trip was posted on the TAPC calendar about 18 hours before it took place, and we still got 11 participants!
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July 13 - Boardman River Clean Sweep - National Cherry Festival
Published On 7/13/2012
Two groups of 15 each cleaned two sections of river during the NCF
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July 16 Betsie River
Published On 7/16/2012
This trip report doesn't even mention the leech.
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July 19 - 3rd Annual South Branch of the AuSable Cleanup
Published On 7/19/2012
In the RAIN again!
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July 21 Manistee from Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/21/2012
Written by our newest TAPC member!
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July 22 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/22/2012
From Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground
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July 28 Betsie - County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/28/2012
One lumberjack, three trash-pickers and four women who just paddled on down the stream
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July 29 Pine cleanup from Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/29/2012
A trip moved from a rainy Wednesday to a sunny Sunday, and now we really know why stuff ends up in the river!
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July 31 - 4th Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
Published On 7/31/2012
Wolverine to S. White Bridge was plenty - weather was great!
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August 1 - 4: TAPC paddling pentathlon
Published On 8/4/2012
Five trips in 4 days rivals the Olympics
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August 4 Lazy Boardman Trip
Published On 8/4/2012
The Best of Times....
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August 8 - Manistee River from Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/8/2012
Written by our youngest participant
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Aug. 9 - 1st Annual Maple River Clean Sweep
Published On 8/11/2012
A new river and a new experience.
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August 11 - The Little Manistee - A hidden gem
Published On 8/11/2012
Seven people and Max (a small dog) spent a beautiful day on a quiet stream.
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August 14 Pine cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson
Published On 8/16/2012
Lots of REALLY old stuff picked up from the bottom
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August 15 - Sturgeon River
Published On 8/16/2012
8 members braved the raging torrents of the Sturgeon River
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August 18 Morning Inspirational Surreal Trip
Published On 8/18/2012
Meander In Splendid Territory
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August 19 - Manistee from M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 8/19/2012
Fourteen intrepid paddlers, 11 boats, six vehicles, and five different weather zones
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August 23 Upper Platte
Published On 8/23/2012
Early morning rewards
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August 21 Main AuSable
Published On 8/24/2012
Another canoeing adventure for two terrific young ladies
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August 24 Pine River Cleanup
Published On 8/24/2012
Our third trip this summer cleaning the Pine from Peterson to Low
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August 26 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/26/2012
Eleven members paddled from John's Landing (a.k.a. Deward North) to the 612 Bridge.
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August 29 Boardman - BB to Beitner
Published On 8/30/2012
Early morning is growing on us!
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August 29 Lower Platte River Cleanup
Published On 8/31/2012
A group of nine people worked to make the Lower Platte River more beautiful by picking up trash left behind by others.
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September 1 Manistee: CCC to Sharon
Published On 9/1/2012
A mellow trip on a holiday weekend
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September 3 - Labor Day solo trip on the Boardman
Published On 9/3/2012
A perfect morning!
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September 4 - Pere Marquette River
Published On 9/4/2012
We celebrated the first day of school by going paddling
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Sept. 6 Jordan River
Published On 9/6/2012
A last minute trip for a lucky quartet.
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Sept. 9 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/9/2012
Two brand new club members, and one "Sturgeon Virgin"
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Sept 11 - Pine Cleanup: Silver Creek to Dobson
Published On 9/11/2012
What a difference we make!
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Sept. 15 - Upper Pine River
Published On 9/15/2012
Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground, on a gorgeous early autumn day, written by a "newbie" to the group
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Sept. 24 Pine River - Dobson to Low
Published On 9/24/2012
Seven members checked out the fall colors on the Pine River
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Sept 22 - 2nd Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/27/2012
It rained again but this time we didn't hesitate .....
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Sept. 29 Manistee from US-131 to Baxter
Published On 9/29/2012
Amazing fall colors and a "cast of thousands"
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Oct. 2 Main AuSable - Spectacular weather and fall colors
Published On 10/2/2012
It doesn't get better than this
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Oct. 4 - Main Br - Wakeley Bridge to McMasters Bridge Cleanup
Published On 10/4/2012
It rained all night AGAIN but the sun came out when we got there and we persevered .......
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October 8 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 10/8/2012
John and his harem of five "lovelies", plus a bit of wind and stunning fall colors
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April 26 AuSable River - Grayling to Stephan Bridge
Published On 4/27/2013
Aided by high water and an occasional tailwind, four of us did the paddle in 2.5 hours
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April 28 - Manistee River from 131 to Baxter
Published On 4/28/2013
Good to get back to our roots in a tandem canoe
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May 4 - Sara's first Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM for 2013
Published On 5/4/2013
Sunny & summery all-day fun with great group of friends, Ian, Lise, Al, Kate T, Terri U & Bob F!
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May 4 - Main AuSable birthday bash
Published On 5/4/2013
Sunshine, birthday cake and one swim break
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May 7 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge with Ian
Published On 5/7/2013
Sunny, warm, lots of birds & fast!
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May 9 - Manistee from Rainbow Jim's to 131
Published On 5/9/2013
Flowers, wildlife and the king of trash!
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May 9 - warm Sturgeon with Ian & Jocelyn, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 5/9/2013
lots of fun ... paddling riffles through cedar tunnel, duck under, bunny hop over, walk around 3 portages
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May 14 - first Boardman below Brown Bridge ex-Dam to Beitner
Published On 5/14/2013
high, fast & low bridges with Bob F, Judy & Fred, Bob B & Norm, then rapids with Fred
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May 14 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/14/2013
The river wasn't quite as easy as we thought it would be, especially for someone who hasn't been in a canoe since the 1980's.
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May 16 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 5/16/2013
all clear, fast current, new riffles, great fun on warm, sunny spring afternoon
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May 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 5/16/2013
Lesson learned: once you know how to pump out your kayak, you never forget
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May 18 Jordan River
Published On 5/19/2013
Written by the person who didn't believe us when we said, "Just ride out the wave train all the way to the end; don't turn too soon".
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May 18 Boardman River - Forks to BB Landing
Published On 5/19/2013
Most of us did NOT miss "crossing the pond"
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May 21 - first Upper Platte for the season from Veteran's Park to Deadstream
Published On 5/21/2013
high & fast, no thunderstorms or rain, with 3 new paddling friends
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May 24 Betsie River from Carmean to Lindy Road
Published On 5/24/2013
A stunning day with sunshine and interesting maneuvers. And only one unauthorized swim break!
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May 25 - S Branch of AuSable paddle AM, hike back PM on Mason Tract
Published On 5/26/2013
An all-day adventure on purr-fect day with 12 paddlers & 10 hikers between Chase & Smith Bridges, east of Grayling.
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May 26 - Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Platte Lake at Deadstream
Published On 5/26/2013
Swim contest between new TAPC member in 17 ft sea kayak & Riverside rental from WI
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May 27 Great Day on the Manistee
Published On 5/27/2013
Paddled from Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge
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May 28 - Rainy 2nd Annual Epic Upper Pine Marathon
Published On 5/28/2013
4 returnees, 2 inductees, lots of "liquid sunshine", according to Mark Miltner, but no thunderstorms, as forecast
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May 29 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 5/29/2013
Two trips in one, with much discussion about who had more fun, Group A or Group B. Amazing logistics for a "cast of thousands".
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May 30 Pine River, Dobson to Low
Published On 5/30/2013
Great day on a river that was fast and a little high.
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June 2 Boardman - BB Landing to Beitner
Published On 6/2/2013
How low can you go? The calendar says June, but it felt like April.
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June 4 Lower Platte
Published On 6/4/2013
A day for hello's & goodbye's
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June 5 South Branch/Mainstream AuSable
Published On 6/5/2013
Ya gotta believe
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June 6 Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 6/6/2013
2DDS + BS = FUN
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June 7 Lake Dubonnet
Published On 6/7/2013
Four lucky members got to see an eagle soaring!
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June 9 Upper Pine River
Published On 6/9/2013
Another tough day on the river.
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June 12 Sturgeon River
Published On 6/12/2013
Still crazy after all these years
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June 12, Quiet early morning
Three paddlers enjoyed the peace and quiet of an early morning trip on the upper Boardman River.
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June 13 Morning on the Lower Platte
Published On 6/13/2013
A great learning venue for river skills!
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June 14 Betsie River, Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 6/14/2013
Sorry we didn't get a pic of the great big buck running across the river!
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June 8th, 2013 - 9th Annual Boardman River Clean Sweep
This year the weather was gorgeous for a change.
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June 11, 2013 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Another nice day for a river cleanup.
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June 16 - Upper Little Manistee from Driftwood Valley to 9 Mile
Published On 6/16/2013
A Texan's perspective on northern Michigan
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June 17 Moving Water Basics
Published On 6/17/2013
Four students learned a lot, and everyone kept the open side up
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June 19 Upper Platte
Published On 6/20/2013
Perfect weather and water level for a cruise down the Upper Platte
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June 22 - Boardman, Forks to BB Landing
Published On 6/22/2013
Written by a Boardman newbie!
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June 20 - North Branch AuSable River Non-Cleanup
This is the cleanest river we paddle and maybe the cleanest in the state.
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June 24 - Bear Creek
Published On 6/24/2013
This hidden gem west of Brethren, is a great place to get away from people.
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June 10 - 15 Yampa River
Published On 6/24/2013
Big water out west
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June 25 - Upper Manistee River
Published On 6/25/2013
A visitor from Texas reflects on one of Northern Michigan's loveliest streams
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June 26 Pine River Cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 6/26/2013
A first timer on a Pine cleanup gives her impressions, after her Dad sends her into spiders on purpose!
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June 18 Jordan River
Nice paddle on a nice river that needs a little TLC.
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June 22 - 2nd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
The Betsie River is getting better now that there is an annual event to keep it clear of trash.
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June 28: West Bay and NCF Air Show
Published On 6/28/2013
It was another gorgeous Traverse City day!
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July 1 - Upper Pine
Published On 7/1/2013
Written by 2 members who were new to the Pine
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July 3 - Jordan River
Published On 7/3/2013
Danny met us last Friday, joined the club on Tuesday, and did his first club trip on Wednesday!
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July 3 - 1st Attempt To Remove Flood Debris From The Boardman
Published On 7/4/2013
This is an ongoing BRCS.org project funded by Rotary Charities and Trout Unlimited and assisted by the GTCD and TAPC.
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July 4 - Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/4/2013
Nobody else there on a holiday! But it is a "summer river"; be prepared to get into the water!
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July 5 - 6th Annual BRCS-NCF Downtown Cleanup
Published On 7/5/2013
It was just as much fun as we thought it would be but with lots of little kids.
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July 6 - Early morning Boardman through Beitner Rapids
Published On 7/6/2013
A good way to escape the Cherry Festival crowds, and even the local tubing set.
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July 6 - Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/6/2013
First time host
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July 7 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/7/2013
It's getting better, but we still got 8 large bags. Two reports by kids who have been helping out on this trip for several years.
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July 7 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/8/2013
2 hiking friends on their first paddle on this section
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July 8 TAPC Picnic at Sayler Park
Published On 7/9/2013
Fifteen club members had Sayler Park to themselves.
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July 9 - Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/9/2013
Tue jaunt on local gem
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July 10 - Pine River cleanup - Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/10/2013
Looking hard for elusive trash - only 3 bags this time.
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July 12, 8th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 7/12/2013
What a beautiful day for a cleanup. Cool with a south wind.
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July 13 Exploratory Little Manistee
Published On 7/13/2013
We explored, and it was a bit longer than we expected
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July 15 - John's birthday on the Manistee Hodenpyl section
Published On 7/15/2013
More swim breaks than ever before,. and lessons too. And we saw a bear!!!
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July 16, Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 7/17/2013
Strange weather on the Boardman
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July 18 - S. Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/20/2013
Can we do this project without rain? That's the question.
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July 20 - Betsie, County Line to Fred's Landing Rd
Published On 7/20/2013
Written by another of our "non-local" members
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July 23 Boardman
Published On 7/23/2013
A cool and breezy afternoon
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July 23 Pine Cleanup - Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/23/2013
California girl has not lost her touch!
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July 25 - Paddle out to Power Island
Published On 7/25/2013
Three club members braved one foot waves and temperatures in the 70's to paddle out to Power Island for a picnic lunch.
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July 26 Upper Platte
Published On 7/26/2013
No rain! Lots of wildlife.
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July 26 - 2nd Day Of Flood Debris Removal From The Boardman
Published On 7/27/2013
With 100% chance of rain and thundershowers, we decided to go for it.
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July 29 An Evening on Boardman Lake
Published On 7/29/2013
I never knew the lake had so much wildlife.
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Boardman River Forks-Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 7/30/2013
New twist on a weekly jaunt
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July 30 - Kayaking Beneath the Dunes
Published On 7/30/2013
Ten members kayaked from Empire to Glen Haven along the base of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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August 1 Jordan River
Published On 8/1/2013
We got a lot more than we had bargained for!
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August 4 Betsie from Long to Lindy
Published On 8/4/2013
The water was kind of low, but we all had a great time!
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/7/2013
Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner Rd
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August 8 - Pine cleanup Peterson to Low
Published On 8/8/2013
A stunning day, a found wallet and two matching pairs of shoes, written by a Pine "newbie"
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August 10 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/10/2013
Five guys who had never been there before!
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Sunday on the Boardman
Published On 8/11/2013
Two takers for a last minute trip
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/13/2013
Scheck's to Shumsky with cookout
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Upper Platte
Published On 8/15/2013
Fun paddle on a zippy little stream
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Betsie River
Published On 8/18/2013
Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
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Tuesday on the Boardman
Published On 8/20/2013
Last section of our beautiful home town river
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Aug 22 - Challenges high up on the Manistee
Published On 8/22/2013
Deward North to 612
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Early AM Boardman
Published On 8/25/2013
Zero Dark Thirty Adventure
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August 24 - 1st Annual Northern Michigan 6 River Sweep
Published On 8/26/2013
This project was led by Boyne Mountain Sports Shop - The BRCS and TAPC were assigned to the Sturgeon
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August 29 Pine River cleanup: Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/29/2013
A new record - minimal time and minimal trash! And a new boat.
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Power Island Aug 28
Published On 8/30/2013
A perfect day and a perfect trip to Power Island
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August 31 Manistee River from M-72 to CCC Bridge
Published On 8/31/2013
A totally peaceful trip on a holiday weekend
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Aug 31 - Suttons Bay Flotilla
Published On 9/1/2013
Second try goes over the top!
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Sept. 2 - Labor Day morning on the Boardman
Published On 9/2/2013
Autumn has arrived!
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September 3 Pere Marquette
Published On 9/3/2013
Written by a new member, on her first TAPC outing from Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch Bridge
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Sept. 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/7/2013
Written by a first timer on the river and a secondary report about the "grand rescue"
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Sept. 8 - UPPER Little Manistee
Published On 9/8/2013
A gorgeous stream on a gorgeous day, with an unauthorized swim, subsequent lessons in ferrying, and minor surgery on our president
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Sept 10 - Jordan finally conquered
Published On 9/10/2013
The threat of rain almost scared us off
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Sept. 12 Pine River cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 9/12/2013
Some new items for the centerpiece, a new canoe master, lumber and five giant bags
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Sept 12 - Jack's AuSable "Gut Puller"
Published On 9/12/2013
25-mile paddle from Chase Bridge on S Branch to McMaster's Bridge on Main AuSable in 5 hrs by 5
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Sept 14 Boardman, The Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/14/2013
It is great to be home paddling again with 11 TAPC friends! The best medicine on a sunny afternoon!
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Sept. 14 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/14/2013
One newbie to the river and to D&S, one vehicle, one eagle, one glorious day and fifty kids
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Upper Platte
Published On 9/17/2013
Energizer bunny recharges
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Sept. 22 Hodenpyl trip
Published On 9/22/2013
Autumnal equinox, with 12 happy paddlers
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September 21 - 3rd Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
Published On 9/22/2013
It rained again as usual but the sun came out as always and it was a great day to clean the river.
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Sept. 23 Boardman Scheck's to Shumsky
Published On 9/23/2013
Record time! Great company!
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First Shumsky to Beitner Flood Wreckage Removal Project
Published On 9/24/2013
We want to get the Boardman back to the way it was or even better than it was before last year's flood.
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September 26 Crystal River
Published On 9/28/2013
Glen Arbor Bikes & Boats Excursion - September 26, 2013
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Rainbow Jim's to M-131 roadside park
Published On 9/30/2013
Late start, late finish, book-ended a glorious day on the river
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Oct 1 Record warm afternoon on the Sturgeon for a swimmer
Published On 10/1/2013
Wolverine to Fisher Woods with Jack & Ian
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October 1 Boardman River
Published On 10/1/2013
Two TAPC Board members tootle on down our hometown river
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October 1, 2013 - FINAL! Boardman River Post Flood Debris Project -Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 10/5/2013
Only 5 days before the anniversary of the flood, we got 'er done!
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October 3, 2013 - Jordan River Cleanup
Published On 10/5/2013
This is the latest in the season I have been on the Jordan.
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October 9 Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/9/2013
Autumn in northern Michigan....it doesn't get any better!
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Oct 10 Upper Platte, Veteran's Park to Platte Lake
Published On 10/10/2013
summery fall day with a little color, high water & small group
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October 11 - Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 10/11/2013
Autumn leaves!
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Oct 13 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/13/2013
Fall colors not peak yet in the Boardman River valley, but may lose their leaves too soon. Tamaracks not turning golden yet either!
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May 4: First Up North trip of 2014 - AuSable
Published On 5/4/2014
Record time for Harold's birthday, and one wrong turn
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May 10 - Quiet paddle on Lake Dubonnet
Published On 5/11/2014
Six of us paddled around the lake and spent some time watching the eagle on his /her nest.
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May 13 - Paddle Lake MI in a dugout
Published On 5/13/2014
A delightful story of 2 girls that followed their dream.
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May 14 Forks to Brown Bridge Scouting Report
Published On 5/14/2014
No portages but tricky. The water is high, fast, and cold and recent blockages require precise maneuvering.
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May 17 Manistee from 131 to Baxter
Published On 5/17/2014
Our first trip this season on the Big Manistee
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May 18 Boardman Lake morning
Published On 5/19/2014
Two women, one hometown lake and three swans
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May 19 - Brown Bridge Parking Lot Work Bee
Published On 5/20/2014
We helped clean up the lot for general public use.
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May 21 Pine River - Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 5/21/2014
Five us made record time (for us) because the river was so fast.
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May 25 - Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 5/26/2014
Great to see so many enjoying an absolutely superb day.
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May 27 Jordan River
Published On 5/27/2014
A great time to celebrate a belated Memorial Day, without fudgies!
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May 29 2014 Upper Platte River
Published On 5/30/2014
Friends, flowers and fun!
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May 31 - 10th Annual BRCS
Published On 5/31/2014
Our 10th year was our best!
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June 3 - Upper Platte morning
Published On 6/3/2014
high & fast for small group of 7
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June 3 - Grueling day on the AuSable
Published On 6/3/2014
Actually the only difficult part was ...
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June 5 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
Published On 6/5/2014
19 of us had a ball on the Upper Platte.
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June 7, 2014 - BRCS Raffle - Results
Published On 6/8/2014
The BRCS raffle was a huge success.
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June 7 Morning on the Boardman
Published On 6/8/2014
A gorgeous day on an empty river, with one swim break
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June 9 Shumsky through Beitner Rapids
Published On 6/9/2014
It really WAS a "difficult trip"
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June 10, 2014 - BRCS Shumsky to Beitner Section
Published On 6/10/2014
While cleaning the final section of the BRCS, we found lots of large post flood debris pieces.
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June 10 Intro to Kayaking class
Published On 6/11/2014
A huge success for the general public - we already got some new club members
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June 12 N Branch of AuSable
Published On 6/12/2014
only early season for fast current & gravel coverage
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June 12 - Betsie River
Published On 6/12/2014
A trip planned especially for the twins!
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June 13 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
Published On 6/13/2014
Cold, but still enjoyable.
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June 16 Boardman: Forks to BBL
Published On 6/16/2014
Trip was posted about 16 hours before it went, and we still got 5 people
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June 19 Upper Manistee
Published On 6/19/2014
From "John's" Landing to County 612
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June 20, 2104 - Boardman River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 6/20/2014
It rained hard and we canceled but some of us went anyway and did what we could without paddling. It was a good day.
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June 21 UPPER Little Manistee
Published On 6/21/2014
Either you were in the exhausted lumberjack group, or you waited a lot
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June 26 - High & Fast Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 6/26/2014
4.6 ft high & 432 cfs fast, for a GR-R-REAT day on the Pine!
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June 25, 2014 - Post Flood Debris Project - River Pitch to Shumsky
Published On 6/27/2014
Four of us continued the project to remove post flood debris from the Boardman River. Of course, it rained on us again.
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June 26, 2014 - 9th Annual Jordan River CleanUp
Published On 6/27/2014
9 years of doing this project and Jordan is getting to be really clean. I hope we can keep it that way.
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June 28 - Upper Platte "High"
Published On 6/28/2014
Fast water, fast group with only 3 & fast wildlife
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June 28 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 6/28/2014
A surprising amount of trash, great ranger cooperation, warm temps and flies at the end.
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June 21, 2014 - 3rd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/29/2014
We will never again take the Betsie for granted. We never have seen it the way it was today.
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June 30 - Sturgeon River
Published On 6/30/2014
More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
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July 1 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 7/1/2014
high from recent rain, warm sunshine & great friends
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July 2 Pine cleanup changed to dry land
Published On 7/2/2014
When Mother Nature gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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July 5 Morning Trip on the upper Boardman
Published On 7/5/2014
Nine members of the club paddled from the Forks to Scheck's.
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July 6 Upper Pine River
Published On 7/6/2014
Peace and quiet (and no air show crowds) on July 4th weekend!
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July 9 Pine River cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/9/2014
Dobson to Peterson, and sunshine finally
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July 11 Boardman - BBL to Beitner
Published On 7/11/2014
A nice peaceful journey with wildlife!
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July 10, 2014 - Huckleberry Heiam Dock Removal
Published On 7/12/2014
We FINALLY were able to get the last two flood debris dock pieces out of the BBL to SL sections of the Boardman.
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July 11, 2014 - BRCS - 7th Annual National Cherry Festival - Double Cleanup
Published On 7/12/2014
We cleaned both downtown sections - The pond and the river - with two crews.
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July 12 Betsie River: County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/12/2014
Less problematic than expected
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July 12 - S Branch of AuSable paddle, hike back Mason Tract
Published On 7/12/2014
3.5 hr paddle, 3.5 hr hike & dinner with friends
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Upper Pine, 15 miles in 5 hrs on sunny day
Published On 7/17/2014
Briarpatch to Elm Flats adventure with 4 friends
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July 16, 2014 - 7th Annual South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/18/2014
What a glorious day - for a change! Not much trash but we did find a disturbing development.
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July 18 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/18/2014
A glorious day with a super crew
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July 19 Manistee River: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/19/2014
Lots of people at the put-in, but once we were on the river, peace and tranquility, except for one incident....
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July 21 Power Island
Published On 7/21/2014
Sunshine and a "shimmering isle" in West Bay
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July 22 - Forks to Brown Bridge Landing morning
Published On 7/22/2014
uneventful but fun socializing on beautiful section of the Boardman
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July 22 Moving Water Clinic
Published On 7/22/2014
Lots of new lessons, written by the new princess of trash
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July 23, 2014 - Almost Final Boardman River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 7/24/2014
FINAL!!! is the key word here. This took way longer than last year. OOPS. We missed a few. It's still not over.
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July 26 Middle Little Manistee
Published On 7/26/2014
Naked man to the rescue!
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July 28 Pine River cleanup: Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 7/28/2014
The river is getting cleaner all the time: 4 giant bags of trash found
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July 29 Boardman and cookout
Published On 7/29/2014
Another Great Day
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July 30 Kayak the Dunes from Glen Haven to Empire
Published On 7/30/2014
Sunshine, blue skies and clear water!
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August 1 Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/1/2014
No obstructions!
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August 5 Boardman: BBL to Beitner
Published On 8/5/2014
A glorious morning that made us feel lucky to live here!
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Aug 5 - Sturgeon Totem Pole Mystery Discovered
Published On 8/7/2014
Meet the queen, ladies in waiting & court jesters of the totem pole...
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August 8 Jordan River
Published On 8/8/2014
One of our last trips through the tubes
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August 9 - Manistee - CR612 to M-72
Published On 8/9/2014
Summer lovin
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August 10 Manistee from Sharon to M-66
Published On 8/10/2014
Great sand sculpture along the way and a mysterious letter in a bottle!
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Dawn on the Boardman
Published On 8/13/2014
A sunrise, a bit of mist, great shooting
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August 14 Shumsky through Beitner Rapids
Published On 8/14/2014
Some wildlife and some wild times in the rapids!
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August 15 Pine cleanup: Peterson to Low
Published On 8/15/2014
The usual stuff, but a bit less this time around. The best group ever!!!
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Aug 17 Upper Platte morning
Published On 8/17/2014
Punctuated by an eagle perched up above
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Aug. 17 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/17/2014
Six members paddled from Briar Patch to PRPC's landing near Silver Creek Campground.
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Upper BetsieLeisure Paddle
Published On 8/20/2014
Serious relaxation during a leisurely paddle on the upper Betsie with summer flow levels.
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Aug 21 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge for 8
Published On 8/21/2014
Great weather, lots of riffles & fun friends, a purr-fect combination!
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Aug 24 - Boardman, Brown Bridge Landing to Oleson Bridge
Published On 8/24/2014
Sunday summer morning & no other paddlers
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August 23, 2014 - 2nd Annual 6 River Sweep
Published On 8/24/2014
The BRCS led this year for the first (and hopefully the last) time
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August 26, 2014 - South Branch Post Flood Debris Dismantling Project
Published On 8/27/2014
This project showed how only 5 of us could do this much damage in just one day.
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August 26, 2014 Jack's Au Sable Gut Puller II
Published On 8/27/2014
The Swampthing emerges.
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August 28 Pine Cleanup from Walker Bridge to Elm Flats
Published On 8/28/2014
Great weather, great group, lots of old trash
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August 31 Upper Manistee
Published On 8/31/2014
Where else can you find solitude on Labor Day weekend?
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September 2 Upper Platte Cleanup
Published On 9/2/2014
All day workout!
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September 3 Evening on Boardman Lake
Published On 9/3/2014
So peaceful and so close to home!
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Sept 4 - Upper Platte AM between storms
Published On 9/4/2014
No rain, a little sun & fast water
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Sept 6, 2014 - South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 9/6/2014
We teamed up with the Anglers of the AuSable and the The Gates Lodge to do this one.
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Sept 7 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/7/2014
Celebrated Marv's 78th birthday
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September 7 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/7/2014
More fun than a barrel of monkeys - maybe a few wet monkeys!
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Sept. 9 Lake Dubonnet Morning
Published On 9/9/2014
Lois led a delightful morning paddle on Lake Dubonnet
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Sept 9 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
Published On 9/9/2014
Nothing to it! Finished so fast, almost went a 2nd time!
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Toilets and Totes Project Report
Published On 9/12/2014
The TAPC and BRCS placed toilets and totes at two landing during the summer of 2014 and it was a huge success.
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Sept 13 - Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM #1
Published On 9/13/2014
5 braved the 43-degree cold & forecast for rain
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Sept. 14 Pine cleanup for 9/11 community service: Pete to Low
Published On 9/14/2014
Last Pine Cleanup of the season on Peterson to Low!
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Sunrise on the Boardman
Published On 9/14/2014
Fall is in the air
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Sept. 19 Upper Pine cleanup
Published On 9/19/2014
Gorgeous weather, only three bags of stuff and a super-cooperative group
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Sept. 25 Beautiful fall day on our hometown river
Published On 9/25/2014
Small group paddled the Boardman from the Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
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Sept. 27 Lower Platte cleanup
Published On 9/27/2014
Who could have predicted such a perfect day for a cleanup?
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Manistee River Trail hike & paddle #1
Published On 9/27/2014
leaves starting to turn & fast current on summery fall day
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Combined Downtown Boardman River Cleanup With The Homeless
Published On 9/27/2014
Today we we did something that has never been done before.
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Sept. 28 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 9/28/2014
It doesn't get prettier than this!
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October 9 Upper Platte
Published On 10/11/2014
A small but successful trip
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October 11 Manistee River - Baxter to Harvey
Published On 10/11/2014
A fall color extravaganza!
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Hodenpyl Trip - more full color
Published On 10/15/2014
Relaxing, Colorful trip on the Manistee
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October 19, 2014 - TAPC Annual Meeting
Published On 10/19/2014
Our Annual meeting was held at the OPA Greek Grill tonight.
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October 25, 2014 - Sabin Pond Upper Bank Dumpsite Cleanup
Published On 10/25/2014
This was a VERY old dump site from the early 1900's through the late 50s.
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Oct 25 - Manistee River Trail hike & paddle
Published On 10/25/2014
gorgeous fall day with friends
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October 20, 2014 - PERMANENT Toilet Placed at Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/25/2014
Permanent vault toilet placed at Brown Bridge Landing FINALLY!
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Oct 26 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 10/26/2014
Golden tamarack tour
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Nov 3 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
Published On 11/3/2014
only one last minute taker, Jack
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April 18, 2015 Manistee From Hwy 612- M72
Published On 4/18/2015
Beautiful sunny day for first paddle of the season.
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May 3 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 5/3/2015
Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge is open with out any carryovers.
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May 10 Upper Platte
Published On 5/13/2015
Upper Platte is open but watch for lots of submerged bush stumps and former bridge/dock hardware
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May 3 - 13 Paddling the Ozark rivers in Missouri
Published On 5/13/2015
Six members drove down to Eminence Missouri, stayed in a three bedroom rental house, and did day trips on local rivers.
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May 16 Boardman Lake
Published On 5/16/2015
An easy tour with no wind, and sunshine!
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May 20: Forks-BBL
Published On 5/20/2015
blossom time
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May 24 Upper Platte
Published On 5/24/2015
perfect holiday weekend paddle
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May 24 2015 A pleasant day on the Main AuSable
Published On 5/24/2015
Eight of us plus a dog travelled from Penrod's in Grayling down to Stephan Bridge.
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May 23, 2015 A perfect day on the Betsie
Published On 5/24/2015
Paddled from Wallin/Long to Lindy Road
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May 9, Upper Platte Insect Survey
The results are in and at the three sites on the Upper Platte River; Reynolds Road, Veteran's Park and Indian Hill Road, the stream quality is EXCELLENT.
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May 28 Boardman from Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 5/28/2015
Cleaning up. Back in the saddle again!
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May 30, 2015 - 11th Annual BRCS Event
Published On 5/31/2015
It poured and the river was full so we did a different kind of project
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June 2 - Boardman cleanup, BBL to Shumsky
Published On 6/2/2015
We picked up both trash and swimmers
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June 4 Boardman - Forks to Brown Bridge
Published On 6/4/2015
6 TAPC members had a nice paddle from the Forks to Brown Bridge
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8th Annual Upper Platte River Cleanup and Recon
Published On 6/4/2015
We did the cleanup and found 14 docks, decks and large flood debris
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Pine River Insect Survey - It's "Fly City" on that stream.
Published On 6/5/2015
Stream Quality:
Silver Creek - Fair
Elm Flats - Good
Peterson Bridge - Good

The large number of biting flies in the samples is noteworthy.
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2015 Boardman River Clean Sweep Raffle
Published On 6/7/2015
For the second year we had the e raffle a week after the BRCS event. It was held at the Adams Fly Festival in Kingsley again.
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June 9 - Pine - Dobson to Low
Published On 6/9/2015
Leaderless Foray on the Pine
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June 9 Intro to Kayaking Class
Published On 6/11/2015
A success - with live TV coverage!
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14th Annual N Br AuSable River Non-Cleanup
Published On 6/11/2015
This is the cleanest river we paddle and we love it. Today it was the most beautiful we have ever seen it.
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June 11 Jordan River
Published On 6/11/2015
A little rain, but not enough to stop us
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4rd Annual Betsie River Clean Sweep
Published On 6/13/2015
Mike Jones and the Benzie Conservation District led this great event
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June 13 - Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 6/13/2015
paddled Harold's tandem with broken ribs
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June 14 - Torch River - the ultimate change of venue
Published On 6/14/2015
This is the story of the paddle outing that wasn't....
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June 16 - Lake Dubonnet
Published On 6/16/2015
Two days notice, 13 paddlers including three who just joined the TAPC
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June 16 - Sturgeon, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
Published On 6/18/2015
ALL CLEAR !
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June 19 South Branch of the AuSable
Published On 6/19/2015
Sunshine! Blue skies! Nobody else there!
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June 20 - Betsie River Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
Published On 6/20/2015
Last day of Spring
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June 21 Boardman from the Forks
Published On 6/21/2015
A new member gives her impressions. And, we picked up trash too.
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Upper Platte River - Monster Deck Removal
Published On 6/22/2015
We thought this one would be a snap. WE WERE WRONG!!!!
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June 24 Upper Platte
Published On 6/24/2015
Written by the youngest member of the group - Fred's and Judy's grandson, David
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June 24 - Norm's 10th Jordan Clean-Up
Published On 6/26/2015
but without Norm :-(
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June 26 A Perfect Day on the Pine River
Published On 6/26/2015
A beautiful, sunny day, few bugs, and nice water levels made for a perfect day for 8 members.
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July 2 Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
Published On 7/2/2015
Only 5 of us, but we got the job done!
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July 4 Upper Manistee
Published On 7/4/2015
A lovely way to spend a quiet Independence Day
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July 6, 2105 - Upper Platte River - More Debris Removed
Published On 7/6/2015
Mike and I started the project
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July 7 Manistee from Sharon to M-66
Published On 7/7/2015
The rain had stopped, the sun came out, but is this really JULY?
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July 8 Lower Platte Cleanup
Published On 7/8/2015
Written by the kids of the group - it was amazing how much stuff we picked up - nine giant bags!
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July 10, 2015 - 8th Annual National Cherry Festival - BRCS
Published On 7/10/2015
What a gorgeous day to paddle the Downtown section.
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July 11 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 7/11/2015
A good time was had by ALL!
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July 13, 2015 - Final Upper Platte River Flood Debris Removal Project
Published On 7/13/2015
It rained but we knew we could do it anyway and we did!
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July 13 Boardman cleanup - Shumsky to Beitner
Published On 7/13/2015
Six intrepid souls came together with less than 24 hours notice - a job well done!
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July 15 Pere Marquette with the birthday boy
Published On 7/15/2015
Only three of us, but DEE-lightful!
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Manistee Rainbow Jim's to M-131 park
Published On 7/16/2015
Another John & his harem
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July 19 A beautiful day on the Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 7/19/2015
The trip was originally scheduled for Saturday, but the rain had us postpone the trip to Sunday
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July 20 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
Published On 7/20/2015
Twelve hearty souls, two from out of the state. Lots of compliments from other river users!
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July 23, 2015 - 8th Annual South Branch AuSable River Cleanup
Published On 7/24/2015
We got a great day for this cleanup.
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July 30 Main AuSable
Published On 7/30/2015
Liberation Day!
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July 30, 2015 - Upper Platte River Revisited
Published On 7/30/2015
We went back to pick up 11 pieces of flood debris that we had taken out earlier but couldn't get to the dumpster.
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August 2 - Boardman from BBL to Shumsky
Published On 8/2/2015
Trip was a bit eventful; out by noon - rain hit 45 minutes later
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August 3, 2015 - Golden Cedar River Recon
Published On 8/4/2015
I went to Gladwin to check out the Golden Cedar River in preparation for the August 27th Jay's Sporting Goods outing.
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August 5 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
Published On 8/5/2015
Two recent high school graduates embark on their first river trip, plus Linda has a new boat!
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August 8 Upper Pine River
Published On 8/8/2015
Birthday cupcakes!
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August 12 Pine River cleanup, Walker to Elm Flats
Published On 8/12/2015
Awesome performance by Mark Miltner, the king of canoeing!
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August 14 Moving Water Basics
Published On 8/14/2015
A private lesson for a new member - who will join on Sept. 1
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August 16 - Indian River in the Upper Peninsula (near Manistique)
Published On 8/16/2015
A new adventure on a gorgeous stream, with many varieties of wildlife
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August 17 - Two Hearted River
Published On 8/17/2015
Lower section only due to predicted thunder/lightning
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August 21 Jordan River
Published On 8/21/2015
Sunshine, blue skies and blue herons
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August 22, 2015 - 6 River Cleanup - Sturgeon River
Published On 8/22/2015
We added our efforts to the local river cleaners.
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August 25 Pine River cleanup, Elm Flats to Dobson
Published On 8/25/2015
A little rain, a bunch of trash, a beer fountain and $30.15
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August 27 Little Manistee from Driftwood Valley to Nine Mile
Published On 8/27/2015
Sunshine, a new put-in, clear water, and nobody else around!
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August 27, 2015 - Golden Cedar River Cleanup With Jay's Sporting Goods Crew
Published On 8/27/2015
What a great time we had doing this first time cleanup on the Golden Cedar River
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August 30 Betsie River, County Line to Fred's Landing
Published On 8/30/2015
Some good quotes, and lovely weather
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August 31 Power Island
Published On 8/31/2015
A bit of wind, lots of sunshine
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September 2 Sturgeon River
Published On 9/2/2015
See "Trio Tackles the Sturgeon"
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September 5 Upper Pine River
Published On 9/5/2015
One wet exit, by Bella!
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Sept 9 Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
Published On 9/9/2015
Respite from recent rains
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Sept 10 Upper Platte
Published On 9/10/2015
Not exactly a fair weather paddle
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Sept 12, 2015 - 2nd Annual S Br AuSable River Cleanup W/ The Anglers of the AuSable
Published On 9/12/2015
We were invited to participate again by the AofA and we were happy to join in.
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Sept 14, 2015 - One More Piece Of Boardman River Flood Debris - Removal
Published On 9/14/2015
We got it out in record time.
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Sept. 16 A pleasant morning paddle on the Boardman River - Forks to Scheck's
Published On 9/16/2015
The day was so nice two of our group decided to stay on the river all the way to Brown Bridge.
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