Get your kayak on at Huron River Day Sunday
A full day of outdoor events is on tap for Huron River Day Sunday.
The annual event, coordinated by the city of Ann Arbor, will be at Gallup Park at 3000 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor.
A kayak on the Huron River.
Ryan J. Stanton | AnnArbor.com file photo
At 11 a.m., a naturalist will lead a one-hour canoe trip around 2.5 miles of Gallup Pond. Call (734) 794-6240 to preregister.
From noon to 4 p.m. there will be a number of activities at the park, including a children's activity tent, a photo booth, live animal program, butterfly house, fishing, a small boat show and stand-up paddle boarding demonstrations.
Live music and food vendors also will be on site.
Those who ride their bikes to the event can rent canoes and kayaks for free. Otherwise, rentals will be $5 for Huron River Day.
Amy Biolchini covers Washtenaw County, health and environmental issues for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at (734) 623-2552, amybiolchini@annarbor.com or on Twitter.
Comments
nickcarraweigh
Sat, Jul 13, 2013 : 5:01 p.m.
Speaking of naturalist, any word lately on the geezer who was serially waving his flag off bridges over the river?
Bear
Sun, Jul 14, 2013 : 6:17 a.m.
I heard the retread has retired and left the old veteran to lay about on his duffel bags.
Linda Peck
Sat, Jul 13, 2013 : 3:03 p.m.
Thanks for bringing this to us, Amy. It sounds like a fabulous day event at Gallop Park and Huron River.