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May 21 - first Upper Platte for the season from Veteran's Park to Deadstream
5/21/2013
high & fast, no thunderstorms or rain, with 3 new paddling friends   Read >>
 
May 18 Boardman River - Forks to BB Landing
5/19/2013
Most of us did NOT miss "crossing the pond"   Read >>
 
May 18 Jordan River
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".   Read >>
 
May 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
5/16/2013
Lesson learned: once you know how to pump out your kayak, you never forget   Read >>
 
May 16 - Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge Landing
5/16/2013
all clear, fast current, new riffles, great fun on warm, sunny spring afternoon   Read >>
 
May 14 South Branch of the AuSable
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.   Read >>
 
May 14 - first Boardman below Brown Bridge ex-Dam to Beitner
5/14/2013
high, fast & low bridges with Bob F, Judy & Fred, Bob B & Norm, then rapids with Fred   Read >>
 
May 9 - warm Sturgeon with Ian & Jocelyn, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
5/9/2013
lots of fun ... paddling riffles through cedar tunnel, duck under, bunny hop over, walk around 3 portages   Read >>
 
May 9 - Manistee from Rainbow Jim's to 131
5/9/2013
Flowers, wildlife and the king of trash!   Read >>
 
May 7 - Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge with Ian
5/7/2013
Sunny, warm, lots of birds & fast!   Read >>
 
May 4 - Main AuSable birthday bash
5/4/2013
Sunshine, birthday cake and one swim break   Read >>
 
May 4 - Sara's first Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM for 2013
5/4/2013
Sunny & summery all-day fun with great group of friends, Ian, Lise, Al, Kate T, Terri U & Bob F!   Read >>
 
April 28 - Manistee River from 131 to Baxter
4/28/2013
Good to get back to our roots in a tandem canoe   Read >>
 
April 26 AuSable River - Grayling to Stephan Bridge
4/27/2013
Aided by high water and an occasional tailwind, four of us did the paddle in 2.5 hours   Read >>
 
October 8 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
10/8/2012
John and his harem of five "lovelies", plus a bit of wind and stunning fall colors   Read >>
 
Oct. 4 - Main Br - Wakeley Bridge to McMasters Bridge Cleanup
10/4/2012
It rained all night AGAIN but the sun came out when we got there and we persevered .......   Read >>
 
Oct. 2 Main AuSable - Spectacular weather and fall colors
10/2/2012
It doesn't get better than this   Read >>
 
Sept. 29 Manistee from US-131 to Baxter
9/29/2012
Amazing fall colors and a "cast of thousands"   Read >>
 
Sept. 24 Pine River - Dobson to Low
9/24/2012
Seven members checked out the fall colors on the Pine River   Read >>
 
Sept 22 - 2nd Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
9/27/2012
It rained again but this time we didn't hesitate .....   Read >>
 
Sept. 15 - Upper Pine River
9/15/2012
Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground, on a gorgeous early autumn day, written by a "newbie" to the group   Read >>
 
Sept 11 - Pine Cleanup: Silver Creek to Dobson
9/11/2012
What a difference we make!   Read >>
 
Sept. 9 Sturgeon River
9/9/2012
Two brand new club members, and one "Sturgeon Virgin"   Read >>
 
Sept. 6 Jordan River
9/6/2012
A last minute trip for a lucky quartet.   Read >>
 
September 4 - Pere Marquette River
9/4/2012
We celebrated the first day of school by going paddling   Read >>
 
September 3 - Labor Day solo trip on the Boardman
9/3/2012
A perfect morning!   Read >>
 
September 1 Manistee: CCC to Sharon
9/1/2012
A mellow trip on a holiday weekend   Read >>
 
August 29 Lower Platte River Cleanup
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.   Read >>
 
August 29 Boardman - BB to Beitner
8/30/2012
Early morning is growing on us!   Read >>
 
August 26 Upper Manistee
8/26/2012
Eleven members paddled from John's Landing (a.k.a. Deward North) to the 612 Bridge.   Read >>
 
August 24 Pine River Cleanup
8/24/2012
Our third trip this summer cleaning the Pine from Peterson to Low   Read >>
 
August 23 Upper Platte
8/23/2012
Early morning rewards   Read >>
 
August 21 Main AuSable
8/24/2012
Another canoeing adventure for two terrific young ladies   Read >>
 
August 19 - Manistee from M-72 to CCC Bridge
8/19/2012
Fourteen intrepid paddlers, 11 boats, six vehicles, and five different weather zones   Read >>
 
August 18 Morning Inspirational Surreal Trip
8/18/2012
Meander In Splendid Territory   Read >>
 
August 15 - Sturgeon River
8/16/2012
8 members braved the raging torrents of the Sturgeon River   Read >>
 
August 14 Pine cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson
8/16/2012
Lots of REALLY old stuff picked up from the bottom   Read >>
 
August 11 - The Little Manistee - A hidden gem
8/11/2012
Seven people and Max (a small dog) spent a beautiful day on a quiet stream.   Read >>
 
Aug. 9 - 1st Annual Maple River Clean Sweep
8/11/2012
A new river and a new experience.   Read >>
 
August 8 - Manistee River from Sharon to M-66
8/8/2012
Written by our youngest participant   Read >>
 
August 4 Lazy Boardman Trip
8/4/2012
The Best of Times....   Read >>
 
August 1 - 4: TAPC paddling pentathlon
8/4/2012
Five trips in 4 days rivals the Olympics   Read >>
 
July 31 - 4th Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
7/31/2012
Wolverine to S. White Bridge was plenty - weather was great!   Read >>
 
July 29 Pine cleanup from Dobson to Peterson
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!   Read >>
 
July 28 Betsie - County Line to Fred's Landing
7/28/2012
One lumberjack, three trash-pickers and four women who just paddled on down the stream   Read >>
 
July 22 Upper Pine River
7/22/2012
From Briarpatch to Silver Creek Campground   Read >>
 
July 21 Manistee from Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
7/21/2012
Written by our newest TAPC member!   Read >>
 
July 19 - 3rd Annual South Branch of the AuSable Cleanup
7/19/2012
In the RAIN again!   Read >>
 
July 16 Betsie River
7/16/2012
This trip report doesn't even mention the leech.   Read >>
 
July 13 - Boardman River Clean Sweep - National Cherry Festival
7/13/2012
Two groups of 15 each cleaned two sections of river during the NCF   Read >>
 
July 10 Betsie River from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge
7/10/2012
This trip was posted on the TAPC calendar about 18 hours before it took place, and we still got 11 participants!   Read >>
 
July 9 Pine River Cleanup
7/9/2012
From Peterson to Low, written by our Texas paddle buddy   Read >>
 
July 8 Upper Upper Manistee
7/8/2012
A good place to practice your skills!   Read >>
 
July 8 Jordan River
7/8/2012
Fun on the Jordan and after   Read >>
 
Air Show Rehearsal
7/6/2012
Besting the heat   Read >>
 
July 4 Upper Pine River from Briar Patch to Walker Bridge
7/4/2012
No briars, but we did find fresh wild raspberries hanging from a bush in Ne-Bo-Shone....they'll never know   Read >>
 
June 28, 2012 - 7th Annual Jordan River Cleanup
6/28/2012
It was hot but we did a great job again on the Jordan.   Read >>
 
June 27 Sturgeon River
6/27/2012
A perfect day for a gorgeous river!   Read >>
 
June 25 Pine River cleanup from Peterson to Low
6/25/2012
From the editor.....this is the funniest trip report I have ever read!   Read >>
 
6/24 3rd Manistee River Trail hike AM & paddle PM
6/24/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with group of 12 others   Read >>
 
June 23 Lower Platte cleanup
6/23/2012
With a "cast of thousands" and the kids wrote the report!   Read >>
 
6-22 "Pushy" Sturgeon for 2 green Sandpiper canoes
6/22/2012
assisted & thanked by 8 young, inexperienced paddlers in tandem rental canoes   Read >>
 
June 21, 2012 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
6/21/2012
It rained on us AGAIN!   Read >>
 
6/21 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge in 70s light rain & a little sunshine too
6/21/2012
high, fast water, only a few other paddlers & fishermen   Read >>
 
June 20, Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
6/20/2012
As written by Mike and Liam Jones   Read >>
 
June 19 Betsie River from Carmean to Lindy
6/19/2012
Four intrepid souls on a lovely day, and only two swim breaks   Read >>
 
6/19 Upper Platte last minute vs flooded Sturgeon in stormy weather
6/19/2012
wildflowers, eagle, no rain & calm Platte Lake crossing in 2:15 hrs   Read >>
 
June 16 Betsie River from County Line Road to Fred's Landing
6/17/2012
TAPC paddlers enjoyed a great day on a pretty stretch of river   Read >>
 
June 14, 2012 - 1st Annual Little Manistee River Clean Up
6/14/2012
WOW! The LM didn't disappoint us.   Read >>
 
June 14 Tres Amigas on the Jordan
6/14/2012
A last minute posting leads to a peaceful trip on a gorgeous river   Read >>
 
6/12 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to 6-Mile Bridge 2x
6/12/2012
db your pleasure, db your fun on LM   Read >>
 
June 10 Very Upper Manistee River
6/11/2012
The group travels from John's Landing to the 612 bridge on a beautiful summer day.   Read >>
 
June 9, 2012 - 1st Annual Betsie River Pancake Breakfast and Clean Up
6/9/2012
Pancakes, paddles and poked by fish hooks is what we got today!   Read >>
 
June 7 & 8 - "Clean sweeping" the Boardman
6/8/2012
So what if the river flooded last weekend - we got it cleaned this week!   Read >>
 
6/7 Epic Upper Pine Marathon in 5.5 hrs from Briarpatch to Dobson
6/7/2012
awesome group for an all-day, epic paddle   Read >>
 
June 6, 2012 - 7th Annual N Br of the Ausable Non-Cleanup
6/6/2012
We've done it 7 times and COMBINED! still haven't filled one large trash bag.   Read >>
 
June 4 Betsie from Homestead to Lewis
6/4/2012
Paddling the recently cleared section from Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge   Read >>
 
6/3 Upper Platte, Veterans Park to Deadstream
6/3/2012
high, fast water, covering the gravel bars & lots of sunshine, after 2 days of rain!   Read >>
 
June 2, 2012 - 8th Annual Boardman RIver Clean Sweep
6/2/2012
It rained but we did the BRCS anyway.   Read >>
 
May 29 Moving Water Basics
5/29/2012
A student-teacher ratio of 1:2 - not bad!   Read >>
 
5/29 Little Manistee, 9-Mile Bridge to Weir
5/29/2012
lots of practice ducking under low trees in 4 green Wenonah solo canoes   Read >>
 
May 26 Upper Little Manistee
5/26/2012
A few bugs, but worth it!   Read >>
 
5/24 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM #2
5/24/2012
cool in shade during hike, cooled on river by wind & wetting shirt   Read >>
 
5/23 Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
5/23/2012
Eight members check out the Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson   Read >>
 
5/22 AuSable, Smith Bridge at M-72 to McMasters Bridge
5/22/2012
with newest TAPC trip leader, Jack Kurtz, an expert on AuSable River   Read >>
 
5/20 Jordan PM biking babes & more
5/20/2012
purr-fect way to spend a HOT afternoon, with friends on the river!   Read >>
 
May 20 Boardman - Forks to Scheck's
5/20/2012
A pleasant little trip down our home town river   Read >>
 
May 19 Boardman: BB Dam to Beitner
5/19/2012
The highlight occurred at our stop at Shumsky - for our "comfort and pleasure" courtesy of the TAPC   Read >>
 
Sturgeon Not So Surgin'
5/17/2012
Recently cleared Sturgeon a smooth ride today.   Read >>
 
May 15 Jordan River
5/15/2012
Impressions from a first timer on the Jordan   Read >>
 
May 12 Main AuSable River
5/12/2012
Written by "the new kid on the block"   Read >>
 
5/10 Postdiluvian Pine Paddle
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   Read >>
 
May 9 - Classic Movie and the Upper Platte
5/9/2012
The movie wasn't that great, but lunch was great and so was the paddle!   Read >>
 
5/5 South Branch AuSable
5/5/2012
Cold and some rain, but a beautiful trip   Read >>
 
5/5 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
5/5/2012
warm sunshine & full day of fun with 15 hikers & 6 paddlers   Read >>
 
5/4 Aborted flooded Pine for another high & fast Manistee
5/4/2012
no swimmers, or rescue needed for our group   Read >>
 
5/1 S Branch AuSable
5/1/2012
2 gals, 5 guys, 5 canoes & 2 kayaks on a warm & sunny spring afternoon   Read >>
 
May 1 Boardman River
5/1/2012
Forks to Scheck's on a sunny afternoon   Read >>
 
Boardman River
4/29/2012
BB Dam to Beitner   Read >>
 
April 29 Manistee River - 131 to Baxter
4/29/2012
Sunshine, blue skies and new skills   Read >>
 
4/26 Manistee cold & gusty from Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
4/26/2012
with Ian, Jack & Michael Roberts, new member   Read >>
 
4/24 Upper Platte marsh marigolds, mergansers & muskrat
4/24/2012
sunny afternoon in high water with Ian, Jocelyn, Fred & Judy   Read >>
 
Manistee River
4/1/2012
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge   Read >>
 
Nov 6 Upper Platte Afternoon
11/6/2011
Osprey, blue heron & golden tamaracks still   Read >>
 
Early November Betsie Paddle
11/4/2011
Good group - 4 canoes and 5 kayaks   Read >>
 
Fall Afternoon Boardman Paddle
10/24/2011
Five Kayaks, 50 Degrees   Read >>
 
Oct 23 Manistee River Paddle AM & Hike PM
10/23/2011
Cold but sunny morning, warm & cheery camaraderie on the river   Read >>
 
Oct 22 Fall Color Tour Celebration
10/22/2011
golden tamaracks & sunshine for Sara's 60th birthday with friends   Read >>
 
October 9 Manistee River 131 to Baxter Bridge
10/9/2011
It could not have been nicer.   Read >>
 
October 8 - Pine River - Elm Flats to Peterson
10/8/2011
A glorious trip!   Read >>
 
October 5 Manistee - Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
10/5/2011
Fall colors on a beautiful day.   Read >>
 
October 3 AuSable River Grayling to Stephan Bridge
10/3/2011
Beautiful weather, great fall colors, and the AuSable River made for a perfect day.   Read >>
 
October 2 Manistee River: Baxter to Harvey
10/2/2011
A bit brisk at first, but bright sunshine and awesome fall colors made for a sensational (and surprisingly fast) trip   Read >>
 
September 24 - 28 - 1st Annual Upper Manistee River Clean Sweep
9/28/2011
It took two days in the rain but we got ' er done.   Read >>
 
September 23 - Pine River
9/23/2011
Colors galore!   Read >>
 
September 21 Boardman from BB Dam to Shumsky
9/21/2011
Blue skies and sunshine surprised us   Read >>
 
September 20 - South Branch of the AuSable
9/20/2011
It was lovely, with some aerial excitement!   Read >>
 
September 17 Upper Little Manistee
9/17/2011
We found a new put-in, but only for 3 cars or less!   Read >>
 
September 16 - Bob's Pine paddle, Dobson to Low Bridge
9/16/2011
Fall has arrived, cool day & leaves starting to turn. Low water so lots of red clay ledges & rock dodging.   Read >>
 
September 11 Service project: Boardman cleanup
9/11/2011
We cleaned the Boardman River from the Forks to Brown Bridge Pond.   Read >>
 
September 10 Upper Manistee (near the headwaters)
9/10/2011
Written by a terrific tandem canoeist from Florida   Read >>
 
September 9 Jordan River
9/9/2011
A glorious morning, with the river all to ourselves   Read >>
 
September 7 - Lower Platte Clean-up
9/7/2011
Beautiful day for a clean-up   Read >>
 
September 6 - Boardman, Forks to BB Dam
9/6/2011
Perfect early fall weather, and the best way for retired teachers to spend the day after Labor Day!   Read >>
 
September 2 - Pine River cleanup - Silver Creek CG to Elm Flats
9/2/2011
Not much trash, but a whole lot of rain, and a noteworthy mistake by the trip hosts   Read >>
 
August 30 - Betsie from County Line to Fred's Landing
8/30/2011
written by the newest member of the TAPC!   Read >>
 
August 27 - Manistee River Sharon to M-66
8/27/2011
Easy paddle on a lazy river.   Read >>
 
August 26 - Power Island Haiku
8/26/2011
Meeting John's challenge for the "world's shortest trip report"   Read >>
 
August 24 Betsie from Homestead Dam
8/24/2011
A zillion fishermen, a little rain and lots of sunshine   Read >>
 
August 22 - Sturgeon
8/22/2011
A little rain, some sunshine and a bit of excitement for our hearty group   Read >>
 
August 20 Upper Pine River - Briar Patch to Lincoln Bridge
8/20/2011
Eleven people braved the threatening weather to arrive at Lincoln Bridge dry and happy.   Read >>
 
August 19 - Afternoon on the Jordan River
8/19/2011
Dodging people in tubes was more challenging than going through the tubes!   Read >>
 
August 18 Pine River Cleanup - Peterson to Low Bridge
8/18/2011
Fifteen people, one dog and thirteen boats cleaned the Pine RIver.   Read >>
 
Upper Manistee
8/14/2011
John's Landing to CR 612   Read >>
 
August 10 Lower Platte
8/10/2011
Lower Platte   Read >>
 
August 9 - 2nd Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
8/9/2011
WOW! What a day!   Read >>
 
August 8 Upper Little Manistee River
8/8/2011
Worth the drive for a glorious day!   Read >>
 
August 7 Boardman River
8/7/2011
From the Forks   Read >>
 
A great day on the Manistee for the Lucky 13
8/5/2011
It was a warm, wonderful day to be paddling the Manistee River   Read >>
 
Aug. 3 Pine River cleanup, Lincoln to Dobson Bridge
8/3/2011
Another fine day on the Pine!   Read >>
 
July 25 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
7/25/2011
Twelve experienced river pickers on a mission!   Read >>
 
July 21, 2011 - Annual S. Br of the AuSable Cleanup/Crawford County Overnight
7/21/2011
We did a cleanup that was hot, windy and fun.   Read >>
 
July 19 Betsie Homestead Dam to Lewis Bridge
7/19/2011
A gang of ten had a good afternoon on the river - sun, fun and refreshing swims.   Read >>
 
July 18 Kayak Lesson on the Boardman
7/18/2011
Sue and Mary get a kayak lesson on moving water   Read >>
 
July 17 Manistee M-72 to CCC Bridge
7/17/2011
Fun times and a chorus line on the river!   Read >>
 
July 15 John's birthday on the Boardman
7/15/2011
Two newbies, and a celebration!   Read >>
 
July 14th - Jordan River Cleanup
7/14/2011
We could not have had a better day for this event.   Read >>
 
July 12 - Pine Cleanup, Dobson to Peterson
7/12/2011
Pristine again for the moment   Read >>
 
July 10 Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
7/10/2011
Fun way to spend a HOT day and no rain until the drive home!   Read >>
 
July 6 Main AuSable River
7/6/2011
Written by the youngest paddler in the group, who learned to ferry that day!   Read >>
 
July 9 - Manistee, Rainbow Jim's to 131
7/9/2011
Last minute excursion to accommodate the out-of-towners   Read >>
 
July 8th - BRCS-NCF
7/8/2011
Lots of excitement for the first BRCS-NCF with DIVERS   Read >>
 
July 8 Sturgeon River
7/8/2011
written by "No Longer a Sturgeon Virgin"   Read >>
 
July 4 Hike and paddle the Boardman
7/4/2011
a peaceful morning close to home   Read >>
 
July 4 - Glen Haven to Empire paddle
7/4/2011
Thirteen people met on a sunny, windless day to paddle from Glen Haven to Empire   Read >>
 
July 2 - Betsie River, Grass Lake to Thompsonville
7/2/2011
Fun way to spend a hot day!   Read >>
 
July 1 - Power Island/West Bay
7/1/2011
We changed the venue part way through and it turned out to be great!   Read >>
 
July 1 Polka Paddle
7/1/2011
A great time as always.   Read >>
 
June 30 - N Br AuSable River (Non) Cleanup
6/30/2011
Not a lot of trash to find but a 100% beautiful river.   Read >>
 
June 29 Pizza and Paddle
6/29/2011
A beautiful evening paddle on a nice stretch of the Boardman.   Read >>
 
June 29 Boardman from Forks to BB Dam
6/29/2011
Sunny and clear, but with new trash abounding   Read >>
 
June 28 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
6/28/2011
Rescheduled because of rain   Read >>
 
June 25 Lower Platte Cleanup
6/25/2011
Written by two 11 year olds!   Read >>
 
June 20 South Branch of the Au Sable River
6/20/2011
Written by another Texas gal!!!   Read >>
 
June 19 - Upper Pine River
6/19/2011
A delightful summer weekend, with us as the only river users   Read >>
 
June 18 2nd Annual Lower Platte Moonlight Paddle
6/18/2011
Fun was had by all!   Read >>
 
June 18 - Manistee River Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
6/18/2011
Texans take northern Michigan by storm!   Read >>
 
June 17 Upper Platte River
6/17/2011
Clouds turned to sun and a lovely trip!   Read >>
 
June 14 Manistee, 131 to Baxter
6/14/2011
A visitor from California, eagles dancing and the most amazing seal launch ever!!!   Read >>
 
June 11 - 7th Annual BRCS
6/11/2011
Boardman River Clean Sweep another success   Read >>
 
June 5 Pere Marquette
6/5/2011
lots of riffles, constant bends, gorgeous river & no crowds   Read >>
 
June 1 Pine River
6/1/2011
A bit of wind, and falling branches   Read >>
 
May 27 Lower Platte
5/27/2011
A Sesame Street Day!   Read >>
 
May 24 Jordan
5/24/2011
Morning paddle on one of our "favorites"   Read >>
 
May 22 Boardman
5/22/2011
A quick morning trip before the NMC BBQ   Read >>
 
May 20 Pine River
5/20/2011
Running high and fast!   Read >>
 
May 16 Upper Platte
5/16/2011
Amazing flowers!   Read >>
 
May 15 Betsie
5/15/2011
A fun afternoon with some tricky negotiating!   Read >>
 
April 24 - May 6, Springtime in Missouri
5/15/2011
Some rain, some sun, some floods, some excitement   Read >>
 
Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
5/8/2011
Finally some spring weather!!!   Read >>
 
May 7 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
5/7/2011
My final TAPC trip as leader, on a purr-fect summery day   Read >>
 
May 5 Sturgeon, Wolverine to Fisher Woods
5/5/2011
Portage fun in high, fast water... a favorite warm, sunny paddle for all!   Read >>
 
May 3 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
5/3/2011
4 portages, 3 guys, 1 gal & 1 dog, 3 canoes & 1 kayak in high H20   Read >>
 
April 24, Manistee US 131 to Baxter Bridge
4/24/2011
Spring has sprung after all, in spite of 6" snow Tues/Wed   Read >>
 
April 13 Platte, a picture is worth a thousand words
4/13/2011
Sunny, warm afternoon on the Platte with friends   Read >>
 
April 13 - Upper Platte
4/13/2011
Some lessons learned the hard way   Read >>
 
April 12 - Afternoon on the Boardman
4/12/2011
It was riding high!!!   Read >>
 
April 12 Manistee River hike AM & paddle PM
4/12/2011
Fast, snowmelt & rain swollen with lots of riffles, and birds galore   Read >>
 
April 9 A casual paddle on the AuSable
4/9/2011
Old friends renew acquaintances after a long winter.   Read >>
 
April 9 AuSable, from an ex-racer
4/9/2011
Spring has sprung & only a few others on the AuSable!   Read >>
 
Nov 11 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
11/11/2010
No portages & great weather for our adventure   Read >>
 
Nov 8 Upper Platte mis-adventures
11/8/2010
Making the most of another gorgeous fall afternoon !   Read >>
 
Oct 22 Boardman tamaracks for Sara's birthday
10/22/2010
warm & sunny celebration with friends   Read >>
 
Oct. 20 Boardman from BB Dam to Beitner
10/20/2010
Maybe we will be in the book?   Read >>
 
October 17 Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Cottage Cafe
10/17/2010
Annual meeting photos   Read >>
 
Oct. 16 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson
10/16/2010
John and his harem enjoyed a gorgeous autumn day!   Read >>
 
Oct 16 Manistee River Hike AM & Paddle PM, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
10/16/2010
popular fall destination for hiking & paddling   Read >>
 
Oct 11 Manistee River - Rainbow Jim's to US 131
10/11/2010
Paddling the Manistee River on a day when the colors could not have been better   Read >>
 
10-10-10 Manistee, Old US 131 CG to Baxter Bridge
10/10/2010
tandem paddle among fall colors with Linda Pelkey, new TAPC member   Read >>
 
Oct 9 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
10/9/2010
Eight members enjoyed a warm fall afternoon when fall colors were at their peak.   Read >>
 
October 8 Pine River Briarpatch to Lincoln Bridge
10/8/2010
Group enjoyed warm temperatures and spectacular fall colors.   Read >>
 
October 5 Upper Little Manistee
10/5/2010
Fall colors galore!   Read >>
 
Oct 3 Upper Platte in afternoon sunshine
10/3/2010
2 guests & surprise member, witnessed hunter shoot a wood duck   Read >>
 
Sept 30 Boardman River
9/30/2010
Time flies when you are having fun.   Read >>
 
September 29 Manistee River
9/29/2010
Rainbow Jim's to US 131   Read >>
 
Sept 27 Sturgeon
9/28/2010
The Sturgeon remains among everyone's top favorite paddles in our area!!!   Read >>
 
Sept 26 Pine River - Dobson to Low Bridge
9/26/2010
Eight TAPC members challenge the raging torrents of the Pine RIver.   Read >>
 
Sept. 22 Upper Little Manistee
9/22/2010
A new gem to add to our list of destinations!   Read >>
 
Sept 22 Upper Platte to Deadstream
9/22/2010
Relaxing, sunny fall afternoon with good friends   Read >>
 
Sept. 20 Forks to BB Dam
9/20/2010
Stunning morning scenery and a dicey trip through the top of the pond   Read >>
 
Sept. 18 Party on the Big Manistee!
9/18/2010
A bit of rain, but lots of sunshine inside us, and two newbies   Read >>
 
Sept. 12 Jordan River
9/12/2010
A stunning afternoon!   Read >>
 
Sept. 10 Pine River cleanup, Peterson to Low
9/10/2010
We couldn't pick up the deer blind, but we got almost everything else!   Read >>
 
Labor Day on the Little Manistee
9/6/2010
We earned our lunch!   Read >>
 
August 31 Big Manistee River - Baxter to Harvey
8/31/2010
Last swim break in August!!   Read >>
 
Aug. 29 - Betsie River: County Line to Fred's Landing
8/29/2010
Swim breaks galore and lots of laughs!   Read >>
 
August 27 Pine River Cleanup
8/27/2010
It was "slim pickins"!   Read >>
 
August 24 Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
8/24/2010
Cool morning paddle!   Read >>
 
August 23 Sea kayaking below the Dunes
8/23/2010
10 people, 9 boats, 8 cars and 5 matching Tampicos   Read >>
 
August 22 Upper Manistee
8/22/2010
A few obstacles, glorious weather and the slide!!!   Read >>
 
August 20 Upper Pine
8/20/2010
New rocks had appeared since our last adventure between Briarpatch and Lincoln   Read >>
 
Aug 16th Manistee Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
8/16/2010
A Hurricane party!   Read >>
 
August 14 Moonlight Paddle
8/16/2010
Platte River Picnic & Moonlight Paddle   Read >>
 
August 13 Pine River Cleanup - Lincoln to Dobson
8/13/2010
Seven TAPC members cleaned the Pine River from Lincoln to Dobson   Read >>
 
August 12 Boardman cleanup
8/12/2010
From Shumsky to Beitner: 3 bags, an angel and a dollar bill!   Read >>
 
August 10 - Boardman morning paddle
8/10/2010
A super trip on our closest river   Read >>
 
1st Annual Sturgeon River Clean Sweep - 2010
8/9/2010
We finally did it!!!!!! And in the rain to boot.   Read >>
 
August 05, 2010 - Jordan River Cleanup
8/5/2010
Five hardy paddlers did a good deed for the Jordan   Read >>
 
August 4th Boardman Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
8/4/2010
An afternoon on our hometown river.   Read >>
 
July 31 Pigeon
7/31/2010
Rare Chicken of the Woods sighted   Read >>
 
July 30 Pine cleanup: Peterson to Low
7/30/2010
A stunning day, finding lots of goodies.   Read >>
 
July 28 Manistee paddle and BBQ, almost
7/28/2010
Only half of the group missed the turn...   Read >>
 
July 26 Upper Pine River
7/26/2010
A stunning sunny day, on a jewel of a river, running higher than usual   Read >>
 
July 25 Jordan morning cleanup
7/25/2010
It normally takes 45 minutes; it took us over 3 hours!   Read >>
 
July 22 - S. Br Ausable Cleanup
7/22/2010
Cleanup from Chase Bridge to Smith Bridge   Read >>
 
July 19 Jordan River
7/19/2010
a lovely morning paddle   Read >>
 
July 15 Pine River Cleanup
7/15/2010
Dobson to Peterson for John's birthday paddle!   Read >>
 
July 14 Betsie River: Homestead Dam to Lewis Br.
7/14/2010
Complete with both authorized and unauthorized swim breaks!   Read >>
 
July 9 - BRCS NCF Cleanup
7/9/2010
BRCS NCF Cleanup - Fun day on a dirty river   Read >>
 
Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle
7/9/2010
Boardman Lake Sunrise Paddle   Read >>
 
July 7 - Betsie River from its source
7/7/2010
A lot of sun, a little rain, and tons of gravel bars   Read >>
 
July 2 Power Island and the Blue Angels
7/2/2010
Sunshine, tailwinds, crystal clear waters in West Bay - what more could we ask for?   Read >>
 
July 1st - Karen's Birthday Paddle on the Jordan
7/1/2010
A fun day on the Jordan   Read >>
 
June 28 Boardman
6/28/2010
Another trip down our hometown river!   Read >>
 
June 27 TAPC Open House - Demo Day
6/27/2010
Demo day at Sugar Beach Resort   Read >>
 
June 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
6/26/2010
A "cast of thousands", and only 5 or 6 bags of trash   Read >>
 
June 24 - North Branch of the AuSable - NON-Cleanup
6/24/2010
NON Cleanup on the N. Br   Read >>
 
June 22 Jordan River Paddle
6/22/2010
The Jordan was fast and high   Read >>
 
June 18 Betsie afternoon
6/18/2010
Fifteen Hungry Tummies filled, then burning off calories on the river, and a new boat for Marlene!   Read >>
 
June 17 Boardman
6/17/2010
A spectacular afternoon on our hometown river, and a new trip for two members!   Read >>
 
June 12 - River Rescue Basics
6/12/2010
We learned about basic techniques of river safety and rescue, and beat the rain!   Read >>
 
June 11 Betsie - County Line Road to Fred's Landing
6/11/2010
Into each life a little rain must fall   Read >>
 
June 10 Pine, Dobson to Low
6/10/2010
sunshine, fast current & lots of conversation between trash manuevers   Read >>
 
June 10 - Brown Bridge Pond
6/10/2010
Peaceful paddling with native wildlife   Read >>
 
June 9 Pine River Dobson to Low Bridge
6/9/2010
Five TAPC members braved a sunny warm day, and perfect water levels.   Read >>
 
June 7 Sturgeon
6/7/2010
High water and lots of Mikes   Read >>
 
Boardman River Clean Sweep - 2010
6/5/2010
BRCS's 6th year   Read >>
 
May 31 Manistee: Hodenpyl to Red Bridge
5/31/2010
A new river experience for Karen, Jack, Maureen & Marcia   Read >>
 
May 29 Upper Manistee Adventure
5/29/2010
A bit of a challenge, but lovely nevertheless   Read >>
 
May 28 Kingsley kids on the Boardman
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!   Read >>
 
May 25 Sturgeon Thrillseeker with 2 new members
5/25/2010
cedar swamp shade on a hot day, riffles & a dip at lunch   Read >>
 
May 25 Boardman afternoon
5/25/2010
Swim breaks galore, both planned and unplanned.   Read >>
 
May 23 Manistee: 131 to Baxter
5/23/2010
Lots of people, boats and cars!   Read >>
 
May 20 Betsie River
5/20/2010
It's summertime!   Read >>
 
May 20 Manistee, hike AM & paddle PM
5/20/2010
Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge   Read >>
 
May 16 Pine, Dobson to Low Bridge
5/16/2010
All day fun in the sun for 4 in canoes   Read >>
 
May 16 Morning Boardman trip
5/16/2010
Good friends, good times and later, the NMC BBQ!   Read >>
 
May 9 Manistee voyage for Sara's new Flashfire
5/9/2010
Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge with John & Nancy Briggs   Read >>
 
May 6 Betsie River
5/6/2010
A pleasant little afternoon paddle, before the storms   Read >>
 
May 5 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
5/5/2010
Gorgeous river, but mud at the entrance to the pond, and WIND   Read >>
 
South Branch of the Ausable . . . .Finally!
5/2/2010
Changing weather and a beautiful stretch of river   Read >>
 
May 1 Pine River , Elm Flats to Peterson
5/1/2010
A May Day celebration on the Pine   Read >>
 
April 21 Little Manistee rendezvous
4/21/2010
Jocelyn Trepte, Ann Beaujean, James & his 13-yr old son, Dane   Read >>
 
April 15 Little Manistee solo reconnaissance
4/15/2010
Mtn bike shuttle, then paddle from 9-Mile to the weir solo   Read >>
 
April 10 Jordan River tandem afternoon
4/10/2010
Jordan River, Graves Crossing to Webster Rd Bridge   Read >>
 
Paddling in Northwestern Florida - Niceville - 30 miles east of Pensacola
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.   Read >>
 
Good Friday (4/02) on the Pine with vous crew
4/2/2010
see my separate Photo Page for more photos & descriptions   Read >>
 
April's Fools Day (4/01) Manistee hike AM, paddle PM & Polar Bear Plunge
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   Read >>
 
Paddling in Central Florida - Silver River State Park - near Ocala
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   Read >>
 
Paddling in northcentral Florida - Citrus Springs - 60 miles south east of Ocala
3/21/2010
A group of five TAPC members explore springs and blackwater rivers in central Florida.   Read >>
 
Paddling in Northern Florida - Shell Point south of Tallahassee
3/15/2010
A small group of TAPC members explore rivers in Northern Florida   Read >>
 
Nov 12 Pine portages & limbos by Sara & Jocelyn
11/12/2009
4 downed trees & 2 portages in one hr & only to Coolwater Campground   Read >>
 
Oct. 29 Pine River
10/29/2009
Just us and the bald eagles!   Read >>
 
Oct. 27 Betsie River
10/27/2009
A Bonus Day from Homestead Dam to Smith Bridge!   Read >>
 
Oct 25 Manistee, Woodpecker Creek to Red Bridge
10/25/2009
10-mile paddle & 10-mile hike back, no shuttle needed   Read >>
 
Oct 22 Golden tamaracks on the Boardman
10/22/2009
10 others joined me for my birthday paddle   Read >>
 
October 19 Upper Platte River
10/19/2009
A new takeout!   Read >>
 
Oct. 17 Manistee 131 to Baxter Bridge
10/17/2009
A sunny but cool fall outing   Read >>
 
Oct. 17 Little Manistee, 9-Mile to weir
10/17/2009
An unplanned swim & visit to Links ponds. See more photos on Sara's 2009 TAPC photo page.   Read >>
 
Oct. 13 Hodenpyl trip
10/14/2009
Sunshine and superb fall colors!   Read >>
 
October 9 - AuSable River
10/9/2009
A beauty of a fall tour!   Read >>
 
Oct. 1 Forks to Brown Bridge Dam
10/1/2009
A sunny fall afternoon   Read >>
 
Sept. 30 Pine River - Dobson to Low
9/30/2009
Our favorite section - really moving on this day!   Read >>
 
Sept. 26 Lower Platte Cleanup
9/26/2009
Not much to find, except by Bob. The river is spotless now!   Read >>
 
Sept. 23 Manistee - Hodenpyl - Red Bridge
9/23/2009
The river was faster than normal   Read >>
 
Sept. 19 Sturgeon River Trip
9/19/2009
Good times on Lower Michigan's fastest river.   Read >>
 
Sept 18 - Upper Platte River Cleanup
9/18/2009
We have been doing a good job of keeping this river clean   Read >>
 
Sept. 17 Betsie River
9/17/2009
Cardinal flowers and a bald eagle!   Read >>
 
Sept. 17 Little Platte Lake
9/17/2009
A pleasant morning jaunt   Read >>
 
Sept. 13 Upper Manistee
9/13/2009
Fall paddling at its best   Read >>
 
Sept. 12 - Lower Platte cleanup
9/12/2009
Our post-Labor Day run still got a good haul.   Read >>
 
Sept. 11 Boardman new kayak regatta
9/11/2009
From Brown Bridge Dam to Beitner   Read >>
 
Sept. 10 - Boardman - Y to Sabin Dam, RT
9/10/2009
A short paddle on the Boardman River   Read >>
 
Sept. 8 - Pine Cleanup - Walker to Dobson
9/9/2009
Another adventure on one of our favorite rivers!   Read >>
 
Sept. 6 Upper Pine
9/6/2009
I love this river and it's not crowded on a holiday weekend!   Read >>
 
Sept. 4 - South Branch of the AuSable
9/4/2009
Written by Abby and Megan!   Read >>
 
Sept 3 - Sturgeon River Cleanup
9/3/2009
The Sturgeon was just as gorgeous as always   Read >>
 
Sept. 2 - Sea kayaking below the Dunes
9/2/2009
Tailwinds all the way from Empire to Glen Haven   Read >>
 
August 31 Lower Platte Cleanup
8/31/2009
Written by the two youngest members of our troop!   Read >>
 
August 28 Jordan River
8/28/2009
Jordan River from Graves Crossing to Rogers Road   Read >>
 
August 26 Upper Platte River
8/26/2009
A lovely (and sometimes lively) trip down a gorgeous stream only 1/2 hour from home   Read >>
 
August 24 - Pine River Cleanup
8/24/2009
From Peterson to Low   Read >>
 
August 23 - Manistee: Baxter to Harvey
8/23/2009
A terrific trip done in record time!   Read >>
 
August 18 - Cedar Lake
8/18/2009
Inland lake paddle.   Read >>
 
August 17 Boardman cleanup
8/17/2009
We found cans older than we are, and didn't let a bit of rain stop us!   Read >>
 
August 15 Upper Manistee
8/16/2009
Great trip, very beautiful and remote   Read >>
 
August 14 Betsie River Afternoon
8/16/2009
A fun outing for both oldies and newbies, with both kinds of swim breaks!   Read >>
 
August 13 Pine River cleanup
8/14/2009
We found the river to be amazingly clean!   Read >>
 
August 11 Jordan River Cleanup
8/11/2009
Cleaned from Webster to Rogers Road   Read >>
 
August 9 Betsie River
8/9/2009
A good place to be on hot weekend day!   Read >>
 
August 6 -Sturgeon River Clean Sweep
8/13/2009
Even though no one but Norm and David Fred were there, we did it anyway.   Read >>
 
July 31 - Boardman River and Lake
7/31/2009
Mutiny on the lake!   Read >>
 
July 25 Pigeon River
7/25/2009
Lovely, remote and no rain!   Read >>
 
July 23 Jordan River Cleanup
7/23/2009
The Jordan was beautiful as always   Read >>
 
July 21 Pine River cleanup
7/21/2009
Trash galore AND the Fred men got to use their rescue rope!   Read >>
 
July 19 - Upper Pine River cleanup
7/19/2009
Four people, four big bags of trash, one newbie learning to ferry and lean downstream   Read >>
 
July 16 Boardman Forks to BB Dam
7/16/2009
A quiet trip down a close to home river, with gale force winds at the end!   Read >>
 
July 12 - Betsie River trip
7/12/2009
An enjoyable day!   Read >>
 
July 10 - NCF Boardman Cleanup
7/10/2009
July 10 - National Cherry Festival - DTE Green Day Cleanup   Read >>
 
July 8 - Pine River cleanup
7/8/2009
Another trashy story!   Read >>
 
July 6 - South Branch of the AuSable
7/6/2009
A lovely stream through the protected Mason Tract   Read >>
 
July 3 Power Island
7/3/2009
Lots of folks on our trip across West Bay!   Read >>
 
July 2 Little Manistee River
7/2/2009
July 2 Little Manistee River - Fast and Fun   Read >>
 
June 27 Lower Platte Cleanup
6/27/2009
Written by two kids who came along!   Read >>
 
Sara's trip reports and photos
5/16/2009
Here's a link to photos and stories about all of Sara's TAPC trips   Read >>
 
June 25 - N Br Cleanup
6/25/2009
Cleaned up from Dam Four to Kellogg Bridge   Read >>
 
June 23 Betsie River
6/23/2009
A leisurely afternoon with swim breaks!   Read >>
 
June 22 - Pearl Lake
6/22/2009
Small inland lake   Read >>
 
June 20 Hodenpyl Pond
6/23/2009
We even got a tour of the dam!   Read >>
 
June 16 Upper Pine River
6/16/2009
Rock gardens to keep us alert, eagles, turtles and deer   Read >>
 
June 14 Upper Manistee
6/14/2009
Flag Day on an intimate brook made us SO glad we live here!   Read >>
 
June 12 - Spider Lake Paddle
6/12/2009
Our paddle on Spider Lake   Read >>
 
June 12 Jordan River
6/12/2009
The first summery day, and a maiden voyage for a new kayak!   Read >>
 
June 11 Upper Platte River Cleanup
6/11/2009
Upper Platte River Cleanup - June11   Read >>
 
June 6 Boardman River Clean Sweep
6/6/2009
Multiple Section Cleanup of the Boardman PLUS upstream cleanup in South Boardman Village and on the N. Branch Forest Campsites.   Read >>
 
June 4 Upper Platte River
6/5/2009
So close to home yet a feeling of remoteness.....   Read >>
 
May 31 - Sturgeon Thrillseeker
5/31/2009
Another GR-R-REAT day on the wild Sturgeon with John, Lois, Marv, Marlene, & Mary Lee!   Read >>
 
May 29th Victoria Creek
5/30/2009
Great after work paddle!   Read >>
 
May 29 Boardman River
5/30/2009
Pack undergarments in your dump bag!   Read >>
 
May 25 Memorial Day - Manistee Hodenpyl
5/25/2009
A good place to go on a holiday!   Read >>
 
May 22 Jordan
5/22/2009
An afternoon in paradise!   Read >>
 
May 17 Boardman
5/17/2009
Another fun trip down our hometown river   Read >>
 
May 15 Pine River
5/16/2009
A glorious day on the Pine!   Read >>
 
May 8 Upper Platte
5/16/2009
A change in venue from the Jordan   Read >>
 
May 5 Boardman
5/16/2009
Excitement on the upper Boardman!   Read >>
 
May 3 AuSable
5/16/2009
A first for many of us!   Read >>
 
Club trip to Southern Missouri in April 2009
5/7/2009
Nine TAPC members drove to southern Missouri and paddled the Current, Jacks Fork, and Eleven Point rivers. Read about their adventures.   Read >>
 
April 10 Boardman
5/16/2009
Good Friday on the Boardman was better than good!   Read >>

     
 
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