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Reflecting on Our Impact100 TC Grant Journey

We are thrilled to share that Paddle Antrim was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Impact100 Traverse City Grant in the Environment, Preservation & Recreation category. Being named a finalist is an incredible honor and a recognition of the transformative work, sustainability, and financial viability of our project. It’s a testament to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters, and a clear signal that our work is making… Read More »

Celebrating 10 Years of Paddling, Community, and Stewardship at the Paddle Antrim Festival

This September, over 200 paddlers from across the region came together for the 10th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival, celebrating the beauty and accessibility of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This year marked a 24% increase in participation compared to recent festivals, making it one of our strongest years yet! Paddlers explored the recently designated Pure Michigan Water Trail, with 63 completing the full 42-mile route from Ellsworth to Elk… Read More »

Peaceful Waters & Loon Calls: Recapping Our First Guided Loon Paddle

We recently hosted our first-ever Guided Loon Paddle on Intermediate Lake, and it was a beautiful morning to be on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Joined by loon enthusiasts, Dick and Andy from the Intermediate Lake Association (ILA), we paddled a quiet stretch of the lake and river, soaking in the natural beauty and the haunting, unforgettable calls of Michigan’s iconic loons. Throughout the paddle, Dick and Andy shared… Read More »

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