THURSDAY EVENING PADDLE SERIES: Kayaking in the Catawba River Basin

The Thursday Evening Paddle Series sponsored by Xylem is hosted Thursdays in April, May, and June. We’ll explore various public access areas along the Catawba and South Fork Rivers while featuring a guest speaker who will share interesting facts and stories about the area and about their connection to the water. 

These early evening programs are great for date nights, happy hour with friends, or a fun family adventure! We’ll launch and return from the same site. 

You may rent a kayak and associated gear from Catawba Riverkeeper of bring your own kayaking equipment. 

Participants must be 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult if under 18. 

Cost is $30 per person.  

Dates & Locations 

All paddles are from 6-7:30 PM.  

• April 21 - Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park - Belmont, NC 
• April 28 - Lake Norman State Park - Troutman, NC 
• May 5 - Lucia Access Area/Mountain Island Lake - Stanley, NC 
• May 19 - Spider Lilies/Landsford Canal State Park - Catawba, SC 
• May 26 - Stumpy Pond - Heath Springs, SC 
• June 2 - The Boathouse - McAdenville, NC 
• June 9 - Outdoor Classroom - Fort Lawn, SC
• July 7 - Lucia Access Area/Mountain Island Lake - Stanley, NC 
• Guest Speaker: John Searby, Catawba Riverkeeper Executive Director
• July 14 - Mountain Island Lake/Latta Nature Preserve - Huntersville, NC
• Guest Speaker: Ryan Carter, Catawba Riverkeeper Policy Manager discussing River Advocacy!
• July 21 - South Fork River - McAdenville to Cramerton, NC
• Guest Speaker: Vanessa Covington, Catawba Riverkeeper Operations Director
• July 28 - Lake Wylie/McDowell Nature Preserve - Charlotte, NC
• Guest Speaker: Grant Buckner, Catawba Riverkeeper Northern Basin Watershed Manager