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2008 Kayak Tours 

FALL DATES

Paddlers will venture into the lushness of the bayou, exploring the urban oasis of Houston. Join us for one of our unique afternoon-guided paddling trips.


The outfitter, North Lake Conroe Paddling Company, will be providing easy to use, solo sit-on-top recreational kayaks, “mini kayak lessons,” and paddling and safety gear on these excursions.


WHEN

September 21

October 19

November 23

December 14

 

9-11am:     Paddle from Shepherd to Allen’s Landing and ending
                  at Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade

11:30-1pm:      Paddle from Sabine-to-Bagby to Allen’s Landing and
                        ending at Shepherd

Note: 6 person minimum and 8 person maximum

Where

For the earlier tour, meet at 5000 Memorial Drive just west  of Shepherd Drive. On street parking is available.

For the second tour, parking is available at City Parking Lot H (next to Fonde Recreation Center at Sabine Street and Memorial Drive).

Shuttles will be provided to take paddlers back to the parking area.

Cost

$50/person; includes kayak rental, paddles, shuttles, & guided tour

Payment for boat tours must be made at the time of the reservation. Cancellations must take place at least 1 week prior to the date of the boat tour to receive a refund.

To sign up or to find out more information, please call the Buffalo Bayou Partnership at 713.752.0314 ext. 3 or e-mail tsmith@buffalobayou.org

 

2008 CANOE TOURS

Introduction to Ecology, Earth Sciences Canoe Trip

Saturday, April 12 or Sunday, April 27, 2008

From 1-5pm

$64 per person per trip

Group limit is 8 per canoe trip

The trip addresses the dynamic river and riparian ecology and geology as well as the history of attempts of flood control and erosion along the bayou.  Canoeists will study various preservation and conservation efforts on the bayou corridor.  Don A. Greene will be your guide.  His knowledge and experience include past president and chair of the Bayou Preservation Association who currently teaches earth science to Kinkaid and other schools of HISD.

All canoe trips are guided by National Parks outfitter Don A. Greene of Whitewater Experience.  Don is a retired award-winning National Park Service outfitter with over 30 years of experience working in Houston to preserve Buffalo Bayou.  His knowledge and experience include past president and chair of the Bayou Preservation Association who currently teaches earth science to Kinkaid (since 1980) and other HISD schools.

 

All trips include canoe rental, paddles, shuttles, personal flotation devices and snacks.  Under normal water conditions, only minimal experience or skill is necessary to enjoy these floats.

 

All canoe trips leave from 5000 Memorial Drive.  Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Cancellations must take place one week prior to the canoe tour.

 

For more information, or to register, call 713.752.0314 ext. 3 or

e-mail tsmith@buffalobayou.org.

 

 



Photos courtesy of Phil Grant, Don Greene, Angie Lapp.