Outdoors with Grace

LLELA KAYAK ECO-TOUR -August
2022-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | LLELA, 201 E. Jones St , TX, Lewisville, Texas, 75057, United States
We’d love to have you join us for a unique experience on the Elm Fork of the Trinity river, paddling through the eco system of the old and the new river channel. We provide shuttle you back to LLELA in case our want to explore the 8 miles of hiking trails after the kayaking. LLELA is a beautiful natural area escape in the Dallas Metropolitan area. Once out enjoying nature, you will quickly forget you are in the metroplex.

We plan on approximately 6 river miles and we start and stop a lot depending on the nature of what we see, hear, and do along the trip. We have in the past encountered deer, bobcats, maybe a wolf, beaver, nutria, armadillos, Bald Eagle, osprey, many many hawks, kingfishers, great blue Herons, snowy egrets, and lot more birds too. We also take a short break about 2/3 of the way in and get out perhaps a short hike, stretch our legs, have a snack and if the water and air temp are good, a little dip in the river to let your inner child have some fun !!!!

Let the gate agent know you are will KAYAKPOWER for the river paddle and receive a parking card. Proceed down the road approximately 2 mile nearly to the spillway. At the spillway, just west of the port-o-lets, look for the paddle trail signage to your right and follow the gravel road to back into the woods. Parking area is in the field behind the initial trees. The port-o-lets are the last spot to relief yourselves so please stop before proceeding further.

Look for the truck and kayaks just past the gate.

Safety talk starts at 9AM with paddles wet at 10am sharp, miss the safety talk and you miss the river too, your safety is our top priority!

Ladies Only - Quick Start Kayak Class
2022-08-13 08:00 - 12:00 | White Rock Lake – KPC section, 4100 West Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas, United States
Ladies, do you want to build your confidence on the water and improve your paddling skills? Join us for our Ladies Only Quick Start Kayak Class. This class will begin early to beat the heat. The class will allow time to review essential gear and learn the basic paddle strokes to locomote and maneuver your boat. You will also have the opportunity try out several different boats to improve your knowledge for future paddling experiences.

Taught by ACA Certified Level 2 Kayak Instructor Grace Arianoutsos. Grace has paddled many Texas lakes and rivers as well as Western whitewater rivers. She is ready to share her excitement about kayaking with you.

After our paddle, we will be the “Ladies who Lunch” 😉 For those who can/would like to, we’ll head to The Lakehouse down the road at W. Lawther and NW Highway to grab a bite to eat. They have a fantastic patio with several options for food and beverages.

Recommended Items to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, towel and dry clothing (in a Dry Bag). Bring an energy snack to have in your boat and lots of WATER or another form of Hydration.

Price includes rental of the paddling gear you need to be safe on the water.

NBE: Pedals & Pints
2022-08-11 08:00 - 2022-10-13 17:00 | White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas, 340 E. Lawther Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75218, United States
Pedals & Pints Non-Biking Events (NBE)! Special activities for members of Pedals & Pints cycling club. Events will be announced on the MeetUp site. Please indicate which event your are purchasing a space for in the registration data.

$3.00 processing fee for refunds requested for purchases made in error.

Intro to Kayak Class, Brazos River Campout
2022-07-02 08:00 - 2022-07-04 17:00 | Hidalgo Falls, Camp Road, Navasota, Texas, United States
Join us at Hidalgo Falls near Navasota Texas for a weekend campout of paddling and relaxation. Saturday July 2nd we will hold an intro to kayak class on the Brazos river just below the falls, after developing our skills, if time allows, we will paddle downriver to the Hwy 105 take out. Sunday morning will also provide additional time to work on our paddling skills as we paddle the Brazos river below Hidalgo Falls.

Price includes instruction by ACA L2 River certified instructors, equipment rental, and camping fees. Participants provide camping gear and food/beverage for the weekend.

LLELA KAYAK ECO-TOUR -June
2022-06-18 09:00 - 15:00 | LLELA, 201 E. Jones St , TX, Lewisville, Texas, 75057, United States
Join us for a eco-tour kayak river trip down the Elm Fork of the Trinity River from the Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) or as we like to call her the La Santísima Trinidad. This, the most Holy Trinity, via Alonso De León from about 1690. Yes it seems this lovely river has been inspiring folks in this area for quite some time!

The Eco-Tour Safety talk starts a little after 9:00 am and were paddles wet at 10am sharp, miss the safety talk and you miss the river too, your safety is our top priority!

We plan on 6 river miles and we start and stop a lot depending on the nature of what we see, hear, and do along the trip. We have in the past encountered deer, bobcats, maybe a wolf, beaver, nutria, armadillos, Bald Eagle, osprey, many many hawks, kingfishers, great blue Herons, snowy egrets, and lot more birds too. We have seen several types of turtles, lots of water snakes, and all types of amphibians too.

Besides the critters, you will see some unique fauna and flora as well. LLELA has some of the oldest and largest trees in the greater Dallas area, some water specific plants, in great abundance, and of course, both the man made diversion channel and the historic river channel too.

We also take a short break about 2/3 of the way in and get out perhaps a short hike, stretch our legs, have a snack and if the water and air temp are good, maybe even a little dip in the river to let your inner child have some fun !!!!

Directions to the event:

From I‐35E:Exit on Valley Ridge (about one mile north of Business‐121). Go east tothe stoplight at Mill Street. Turn north (left) on Mill Street and drive toJones Street. Turn east (right) on Jones Street and proceed until JonesStreet dead‐ends at the LLELA front gate, at the junction of JonesStreet and N. Kealy Avenue. Let Virginia know at the gate that you’re with KayakPower!

Drive approximately 1 mile down the main road nearly to the damn parking lot. The drive to river access parking is to the right. You will see a sign indicating kayak-canoe launch.

Please feel free to fill out an Adult or Minor waver where applicable:Adult Waiver (http://www.kayakpower.com/kpc/www/resources/ACA_waiver_2008.adult.pdf)Minor Waiver (http://www.kayakpower.com/kpc/www/resources/ACA_waiver_2008.minor1.pdf)

Introduction to Kayaking
2022-06-03 09:30 - 15:30 | The Pavillion at Wheeler Branch Park, 2099 County Rd 201, Glen Rose, Texas, 76043, United States
This is the heart of our instruction. We use this class as a primer for more advanced classes and instruction. We discuss in depth the different kayak designs, materials, and outfitting. In addition to a full review of required safety equipment, we will cover all the necessary strokes to locomote and maneuver your kayak. Class will include time on land and up to four hours on the water working stroke technique, self and assisted rescue, and on water kayaking manners.

Class will be based in the pavilion at Wheeler Branch Park. Please come prepared with sunscreen, drinks, snacks, lunch and clothing appropriate for the weather. If you choose to perform the rescues, you will get wet and it is recommended that you bring towel and change of clothes.

Utah Multi-Sport Adventure
2022-06-03 00:00 - 2022-06-07 23:59 | San Juan River, Bluff, UT
Discover Ancient Puebloan sites from land and the river.
Hike Butler Wash Explore River House Ruin
Paddle 8 ft Rapid Paddle Ledge Rapid
Experience Bears Ears National Monument
$1,500 per adult, $1,375 child 14 and under – double occupancy
Single supplement available
Limited Availability
Join KayakPower for a 5 day / 4 night Southeast Utah paddle and hiking adventure. We will base out of the community of Bluff, Utah (population 250), quietly nestled between 300-foot, red sandstone cliffs along the San Juan River making it the ideal setting to start exploring southeast Utah.
The trip combines exploring the history of ancient Puebloan life from land and the water. Participants will explore the area’s cultural and geological history by hiking to ancient Puebloan Petroglyphs to see the story board of their lives and paddling down the San Juan river as it snakes through the Navajo Nation and the headland canyons of the Grand Canyon.
After 2 nights in a local hotel exploring the area around Bluff participants will be guided downriver in a professionally oared river raft. Camping riverside, we will be treated to an outdoor museum of archaeology, geology and dark skies for star gazing.
Includes 2 nights in a hotel, 2 nights camping and all meals from the welcome dinner to lunch on the last day.
email: sw.outdoor.girl@gmail.com for a detailed itinerary
SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME ADVENTURE!
Ticket purchase capability to be activated when minimum participant level met.

Tandem Kayak Rental
2022-05-27 08:00 - 2022-09-09 17:00 | Texas
Rent a kayak to paddle at the location of your choosing. Tandem kayak rental includes kayak, 2 paddles, 2 pfds, straps to secure boat to your vehicle, small cooler and a dry box for phone and keys.

PIck up and drop off at warehouse within 2 miles of White Rock Lake, Dallas

ACA Level 1 Instructor Cert Class
2022-05-25 09:00 - 2022-05-26 16:00 | Oak Point Park, Grapevine Tx, Sandbass Point Rd, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, United States
Develop the paddling and teaching skills necessary to become an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Instructor. This two day class is held in conjunction with the Intro to Kayak and Paddlesport Safety Facilitator class. Day 1 focuses on the flow of an Introduction to Kayaking class, providing an overview of required kayak equipment, stroke mechanics and rescue techniques to ensure you are equipped for safe paddling on calm lakes and rivers. Day two develops teaching techniques and learning styles with plenty of time to practice the paddling and teaching skills. Participants will achieve ACA Certified Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Instructor status with a PSF endorsement.

Pricing includes rental of all the equipment including boat, paddle, PFD and rescue gear.

Pricing does not include participant ACA membership fees

ACA PSF Certification Class
2022-05-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Oak Point Park, Grapevine Tx, Sandbass Point Rd, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, United States
Join us for a one day Introduction to Kayaking with Paddlesport Safety Facilitator certification. The class includes equipment review, stroke mechanics, rescue techniques and situational safety assessment knowledge to ensure you are equipped for safe paddling on calm lakes and rivers.

This workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common lake and river hazards, execution of several self and assisted rescue techniques. Emphasis is placed on personal safety and simple rescue skills.

Pricing includes rental of all the equipment including boat, paddle, and PFD.

Pricing does not include ACA participant membership fees.

KAYAKPOWER ADVENTURE SAMPLER!
2022-04-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Norbuck Park, Dallas, Texas, 200 North Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75218, United States
Join us for a KayakPower bike, boat and boots on the ground event! Searching for checkpoints, & participating in challenges with your teammate, competing for prizes for speed & creativity, you potentially can earn some bragging rights for 2022!

Teams of 2 will mountain bike around Norbuck Park before taking to the water in a kayak, paddling to a Flagpole Hill run before returning to the start. Each leg will require:

searching for checkpoints based on clues provideddocumenting their travels & activities.

KAYAKPOWER PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded for

fastest time creative challenge solutions

advance registration & payment required. Sorry, no event day registration

Participants must provide:

their own bike suitable for off-road riding.overland style shoesclothing based on weather abatementEach team will need to carry one (1) working cell phone.You must wear a certified bike helmet at all times while biking

Paddling equipment, including kayak, PFD, Paddles, WILL BE provided & included with your paid event registration!

Participants must wear their PFD 100% of the time on the water in the kayak, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

What is the PRM or Personal Responsibility Model?

KayakPower Adventures expects teams to train and has the skill set to complete any part or all parts together of the race. Participants must make every effort to mitigate risks by maintaining their personal gear to make the sport “safe.” The environments in which adventure events occur are inherently dangerous and have occurrences which cannot be partially, semi or completely mitigated by event staff, or participants.
