ELLSWORTH - Thursday marks the first day of the 9th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival, the event is to bring the community together to kayak and spread awareness to protect the chain of lakes in northern ...

ELK RAPIDS, MICH. -- Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to explore Northern Michigan’s beautiful Chain of Lakes region at the eighth annual Paddle Antrim Festival this fall. Registration is now ...

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail was officially designated the first Pure Michigan Water Trail in the state of Michigan April 16 at the 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The Pure ...

ANTRIM COUNTY — Paddle Antrim has unveiled a revised Chain of Lakes Water Trail Plan outlining a strategic vision for improving the State Designated Water Trail in Northern Michigan. Paddle Antrim is ...

Boat through the Chain of Lakes, from Bellaire to Alden, including Torch Lake, Clam River, Grass River and Lake Bellaire. Wear your swimsuit and fill a backpack with extra clothes and munchies – it’s ...

HESSEL, MICH. -- If your Michigan summer bucket list includes paddling and stargazing, here’s your chance to combine the two into one magical adventure. The Michigan eco tours company Woods & Waters ...

Trevor Kroll bought a McHenry County-based kayak and canoeing outfitter in early 2020, right before the COVID-19 lockdowns. That summer was insanely busy, the Wonder Lake man said, as people ...