Kansas River Adventure

It's time to get on the Kansas River for a lovely afternoon meandering and exploring. We will paddle the Mighty Kaw from Lecompton Rising Sun River Access to Lawrence River Front Park. This lovely section of the Kansas River will include sandbar exploration and fabulous views from the Kaw. You can expect to see some wildlife; maybe even bald eagles. Time on the Kaw is also a wonderful time to make connections with friends both old and new. Please note that we reserve the right to CHANGE THE LOCATION of this event depending on the weather and river conditions.

Details… READ THIS CAREFULLY SO YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO WHEN

WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITH SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS 24 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT!

OYO means that you own your own kayak and gear.

OYO GEAR DROP:

ARRIVE BY 12:30pm to arrange your kayak and gear on the boat ramp. You will then head to to board the bus. We will remain with your gear and ours while you're gone.

EVERYONE CHECK IN: 1:30pm at the You will all arrive here to load the bus for a ride to our put in location. Please note: This is a gravel entry to the River Front Park you WILL cross the railroad tracks to get to the park.

What are you paying for? Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC will organize the event, provide a guide, support on the river trail and docent information throughout the event. We will monitor the weather and conditions to ensure that our event and participants are safe. Our knowledgeable and informed guide service includes a leading guide and a sweep guide during the paddle. Support including: first aid, knowledge of the environment and locale, safety monitoring, pacing, interpretive information on the environment and location.

Regular Rental: $65

Regular OYO: $45

Dirty Girl Member Club Rental: $55

Dirty Girl Club Member OYO: $35

OYO = Own your Own

Bring: sunscreen, minimum 2L water, electrolyte replacements, hearty snacks, lunch and beverages of choice

Note: Small Soft sided coolers fit into the kayaks more easily - feel free to bring more than one.

Wear: Hat, Sunglasses, sun protectant clothing, water shoes or old tennise shoes - Crocs and flip flops are not acceptable

Note: we also suggest a car bag for post paddle - dry towel to sit on, dry clothes (things that will make the ride home more comfy)

Limited number of spots available - If this event is SOLD OUT you may request a spot on our waiting list by emailing YWR2ZW50dXJlIHwgZGlydHlnaXJsYWR2ZW50dXJlcyAhIG5ldA== - tell us what ticket type you want and how many. We will track the list and add you to the event if we can.

Expected time commitment: However long it takes, we don’t rush, we go with the flow. This start time suggests we'll be off river late afternoon.

What are you paying for? Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC will organize the event, provide a guide, support on the river trail and docent information throughout the event. We will monitor the weather and conditions to ensure that our event and participants are safe. Our knowledgeable and informed guide service includes a leading guide and a sweep guide during the paddle. Support including: first aid, knowledge of the environment and locale, safety monitoring, pacing, interpretive information on the environment and location.

In case you are wondering about our refund policy – refunds are given up to two weeks before the date of the event when the refund is requested in an email directed to YWR2ZW50dXJlIHwgZGlydHlnaXJsYWR2ZW50dXJlcyAhIG5ldA==. After that, there are no refunds. Dirty Girl Adventures may cancel an event due to weather or conditions. Everyone will receive a refund if that is the reason for the cancellation. We will paddle and hike in cool, rainy or snowy conditions. Cancellation only occurs in severe weather or other dangerous conditions.

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