Join us Sunday, October 1, 2023 through Sunday, October 22, 2023, as we paddle the length of the Lower Kentucky River. This is a flat water paddle which will highlight the scenic beauty of Kentucky River. You will view everything from large limestone cliffs to rolling river fields, bald eagle nests and muskrat workings, and historic bridges and communities. We will also Lock Through 4 operational river locks. 

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Each Sunday we will paddle a different section of the river, from Frankfort to Carrollton. 

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Each section of the river will include a 4 to 6 mile paddle on the Kentucky River, riverside discussions with local experts about topics such as local history, bourbon on the river, mussels in the river, aquatic life of the lower Kentucky, etc. 

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All necessary equipment and shuttle services are provided. Refreshments and snack bags will be made available at each event, and community celebrations, including food trucks, live music, educational booths and more, will occur after the events in Frankfort and Carrollton. All proceeds go directly to the Woods and Waters Land Trust.

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Cost:

$50.00 per person - PER EVENT - Bring Your Own Boat

$75.00 per person - PER EVENT - Rental Canoe or Kayak

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$175.00 per person - ALL 4 SUNDAYS - Bring Your Own Boat

$250.00 per person - ALL 4 SUNDAYS - Rental Canoe or Kayak

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Schedule:

Leg #1 - Oct. 1, 1pm- 5pm

Put In: Old Lawrenceburg Rd Boat Ramp (aka Lee's Ramp) (Frankfort, KY)

Take Out: River View Park Boat Dock (Frankfort, KY)

**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 4.**

After Paddle Party including food, beer and LIVE music!

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Leg #2 - October 8, 1pm- 5pm

Put In: Engelman Farm (Monterey, KY) *Address provided at time of booking

Take Out: Engelman Farm (Monterey, KY)

**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 3.**

After Paddle Hang Out and bonfire!

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Leg #3 - October 15, 1pm- 5pm

Put In: Six Mile Creek (Lockport, KY)

Take Out: Gratz Ramp (Gratz, KY)

**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 2.**

After Paddle Hang Out and Ice Cream Food Truck!

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Leg #4 - October 22, 1pm- 5pm

Put In: Below Lock & Dam #1 (Carrollton, KY)

Take Out: Point Park (Carrollton, KY)

**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 1.**

After Paddle Party including food, beer and LIVE music!