CANOEING & KAYAKING  

The AuSable River and inner lakes of the Oscoda area provide one of the most diverse and beautiful views in the world for canoeing and kayaking or just floating along on a tube and enjoying nature and its surrounding.

High banks, endless forests, meadows covered with wildflowers, and wild animals such as Deer, and Bald Eagles, in their native environment allow for a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing get-away.

Canoeing and Kayaking is like backpacking, with one notable exception: everything is carried in the canoe or kayak, not on your back! There are no trails to follow, so you can go anywhere there's water. With half and full day outings, safety, fun, and learning experiences are fun priorities, coupled with an appreciation for the natural environment. We welcome first time paddlers and seasoned veterans alike.  

Canoe & Kayaking Events

13th Annual Klondike Canoe Race - March 29, 2008
This is an MCRA event marking the first race of the season involving 1 & 2 man competitions. Call the Canoe Marathon Association for more information: (989)739-9231

Curley Memorial Canoe Race - July 12 & 23, 2008
MCRA sanctioned race memorializing local canoe legends, Harry, Jerry, & Kevin Curley. For info call (989)739-9231

61st Annual AuSable River International Canoe Marathon - July 26 & 27, 2008
Beginning at dusk in Grayling and ending in Oscoda, 120 miles and 14 non-stop hours later! Paddlers from all over the nation and Canada meet the challenge in this must see event. For information call (989)739-9231
 

11th Annual AuSabe River Canoe & Clean - August 11, 2008
Pitch in and help maintain the beauty of the majestic AuSable River. For information, call (989)739-9040

AuSable River Kayak Races - September 6, 2008
AuSable River Kayaking Company will hold it's first "AuSable River Kayak Races". There will be 3 individual race groups; youth, intermiate and adult. For info call the Oscoda Canoe Rental at 989-739-9040 or AuSable River Kayaking at 989-739-7222
 

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