South Dakota Canoe Association SPLITROCK-BIG SIOUX CANOE CRUISE
Come and join us for a Fall Canoe Cruise from McHardy Park, in Brandon, to the Highway 38/42 bridge at historic East Sioux Falls (The Arboretum) on Saturday, September 29, 2007.
Meet at 1:00 P.M. at McHardy Park in Brandon. This route has short stretches of flat water with gentle class 1 rapids. A pole is useful on Split Rock Creek when the water is low such as last year. Deer, fish, muskrat, ducks, owls and other wildlife may be seen. The cruise takes about 3 to 4 hours depending on the water conditions and the skill and goals of the paddlers. Bring a camera, snacks, and some drinking water and enjoy an afternoon on the water. I always plan an alternate route in case the water on Split Rock Creek is low. The takeout may be altered depending on conditions. It has been real good this spring from Corson south. For more information contact Eugene Preston 605/582-2573.
Eugene Preston, President of the SDCA
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I went on this cruise last year, and it was a great experience for all of us. I described the event on the blog, and you can find my remarks under the Split Rock Creek link – October 14, 2006. Every time I drive to Brandon I look out to the right off Highway 11 and think back to that cruise. It is a little gem of a waterway, and Eugene Preston, the president of the SDCA, does a great job of organizing and leading the event. I intend to be on the cruise again this year.
The SDCA sponsors several cruises each season, and these are highlighted in the club newsletter. Joining the SDCA is a pretty good way to keep alert to paddling and fellowship activities associated with canoe and kayak activity. The price is right: $10.00 a year for an individual membership. For those who would like to initiate a membership, just send your information (Name, Address, Phone, e-mail, experience, hobbies/interests) and a check to: Director of Membership, SDCA, P.O. Box 90227, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-0227.
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