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Beaver Lake Tail Water Race

Riverview Resort 17939 Hwy 62 W, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

This is a canoe and Kayak race on the White River from the base of Beaver Dam in Eureka Springs AR to the Golden Gate Bridge in Beaver, Arkansas. The main event and race will be 13 miles from the dam to the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a shorter 5 Mile option to race […]

$75

Beaver Lake Tail Water Race

Riverview Resort 17939 Hwy 62 W, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

This is a canoe and Kayak race on the White River from the base of Beaver Dam in Eureka Springs AR to the Golden Gate Bridge in Beaver, Arkansas. The main event and race will be 13 miles from the dam to the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a shorter 5 Mile option to race […]

$75

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Fall Whitewater Safety Course

Siloam Springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Rd, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]

Fall Whitewater Safety Course

Siloam Springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Rd, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.

Happy New Year Red Hot Cider Float

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

New Year’s Day is coming soon. It’s time to get your canoe or kayak and join us for the traditional bringing in of the new year with a trip down the Little Maumelle River just west of Little Rock. We will meet at 11:00 AM Monday at Pinnacle Mountain State Park by the boat ramp […]

43rd Jungle Boater Race

Turner Bend Campground 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, United States

Bang The Gong! Let's get it on! Join us for the 43rd annual Jungle Boater Race this year on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Race begins at 12 pm. Race course: Byrd's Landing to Turner Bend Landing. We ask that all  reservations and pre-registration be received by midnight Friday, March 8th. Entry fee is $35 per […]

43rd Jungle Boater Race

Turner Bend Campground 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, United States

Bang The Gong! Let's get it on! Join us for the 43rd annual Jungle Boater Race this year on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Race begins at 12 pm. Race course: Byrd's Landing to Turner Bend Landing. We ask that all  reservations and pre-registration be received by midnight Friday, March 8th. Entry fee is $35 per […]

Adventure Ozark 8 Hour Race 2024

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

Eight hours of epic biking, trekking and paddling through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Northwest Arkansas. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why with rolling mountains, awe-inspiring lakes, incredible vistas and pristine trail systems. This 8 hour (Lite version) race is […]

$100

Adventure Ozark 8 Hour Race 2024

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

Eight hours of epic biking, trekking and paddling through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Northwest Arkansas. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why with rolling mountains, awe-inspiring lakes, incredible vistas and pristine trail systems. This 8 hour (Lite version) race is […]

$100

Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

The Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling is designed to introduce basic paddling techniques on Class I+ rivers. Contained in these pages is information that should be read by each person registering for the school. When:   June 14th-16th, 2024 Where:  Gypsy Camp & Canoe on the Illinois River near Siloam Springs, AR. (NOTE: Little to […]

Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

The Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling is designed to introduce basic paddling techniques on Class I+ rivers. Contained in these pages is information that should be read by each person registering for the school. When:   June 14th-16th, 2024 Where:  Gypsy Camp & Canoe on the Illinois River near Siloam Springs, AR. (NOTE: Little to […]

Summer Solstice Sunset-Moonrise Paddle

DeGray Lake Resort State Park 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR, United States

The longest day and the shortest night - a golden sunset, plus a full moon's light! It's time for the Summer Solstice Celebratory Paddle! Make the most of one the longest days of the year, and join our park interpreters to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake. Paddle under the last rays of […]

Summer Solstice Sunset-Moonrise Paddle

DeGray Lake Resort State Park 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR, United States

The longest day and the shortest night - a golden sunset, plus a full moon's light! It's time for the Summer Solstice Celebratory Paddle! Make the most of one the longest days of the year, and join our park interpreters to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake. Paddle under the last rays of […]

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

This weekend long event is held every fall, organized and executed by volunteer efforts of Arkansas Canoe Club members for the greater Arkansas boating community. We invite you to participate in any part of a weekend of fun and learning. You do not have to be a member to participate, though who wouldn’t want to […]

Jaws on the Water

Rock City Yacht Club 1726 East 2nd Street, Little Rock, United States

Hit the water with us for an unforgettable night of suspense and adventure as we present a special free screening of the classic film Jaws on the Arkansas River! The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Rock Town River Outfitters, and Rock City Yacht Club are partnering to offer attendees the unique experience of watching the movie […]

Happy New Year Red Hot Cider Float

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Kick off the New Year in style with a New Year’s Day canoe trip. Paddle down the scenic Little Maumelle River! Join the Arkansas Canoe Club for this cherished tradition on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2025. We’ll meet at 11:00 AM at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park boat ramp in the West Side […]

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