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2025 Weekly Paddling Trips
Trips
Saturday Mornings on the Kaw-
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Every Saturday Morning beginning May 3rd until September 15; river conditions and weather permitting
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Begin at 10 AM in Lecompton and end in Lawrence River Front Park.
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Paddlers will be accompanied by GBH team members who will lead the trips
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Boat options: Canoe ($90), Kayak ($60), Premium canoe ($120), Premium kayak ($75).
Private Lake Trips (At Lone Star Lake)-
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GBH team member leading trip with canoe space for 1 participant.
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Up to 3 additional canoes to accommodate 6 additional participants.
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Paddling and Fishing instruction will be provided.
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Price based on duration and number of participants.
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Minimum: One boat for 2 hours; $200.
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Contact paddling@gbh-outdoors.com to make arrangements
Special River Trips
Specific trips TBD​
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Possible destinations - ​​
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Missouri River: Atchison to Leavenworth
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Marais des Cygnes: MDC Wildlife area to State Line
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Kansas River: St George to Wamego
"Heron Paddlers" Gatherings:
Downtown Lawrence
Gatherings at the shop or the library with speakers & conversation.
On The Water
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Periodic gatherings at local lakes to paddle
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No charge to attend with your own boat, paddle and lifejacket.
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A few canoes may be available to rent for a fee (with customer help unloading).*
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May be in conjunction with Heron Anglers (fishing) gatherings.
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Watch for details on our website and social media.
Rentals
Oru Folding Kayak-
For use on lakes only.
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Pick up at the shop (823 Mass):
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Prices (per day): ​​
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Lake: $50
Inlet: $55
Beach: $60
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Capacity Limits:
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Pick up after 9 am (10 am Sundays) and return by noon the next day. After noon, you will be charged for a second day.
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Paddles and personal floatation devices can be added to rentals free of charge.
Before picking up an Oru folding kayak, you need to watch the video describing folding and unfolding of the kayak. It is available at this link. Please return the kayak folded!
Oru rentals are subject to availability, and reservations and payment are required at least one day in advance.
Other Important Details:
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You must use a life jacket at all times while in the boat. If you will provide your own life jacket, please bring it with you when you pick up the boat. Life jackets can be add to rentals free of charge.
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You will need to give us your name, phone number and address and sign a release form. Payment due at time pick/before start of trip.
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Paddles can be added to rentals for free.
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We will transport the canoes that we rent (other than Oru folding kayaks). We are not able to transport people or boats owned by others.​​​
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If you pick up the canoe or kayak, you can take them anywhere in Kansas, Missouri, or Arkansas, but be sure you have any needed permits, especially for community lakes.
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**Rental is subject to availability**
**Must be 18+ to rent**