Participants can run, paddle and ride through the Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) during the second annual Wye-Tri Adventure Race on Saturday, May 5.
The Maryland Park Service (MPS) sponsored race is a unique version of a triathlon, broken down into three segments: running, kayaking and mountain biking. The race will begin with a 2-mile run over wooded and open field trails along Dividing Creek, followed by a .75-mile paddle on the Wye River and Granary Creek, and finish with a 6.5-mile mountain bike ride along Wye Island Road and the island’s trail system.
The Wye-Tri Adventure Race is open to anyone 14 years of age or older in good physical health. The cost is $15 per person and each participant will receive a souvenir event shirt.
MPS will permit kayaks and canoes of all sizes. Participants can rent a boat for an additional $5. There are a limited number so be sure to contact the park office to reserve in advance. Life vests will be mandatory for athletes under 16 years of age. MPS will hold the Wye-Tri rain or shine but may delay or interrupt the race in the event of extreme fog, wind or thunderstorms.
Participants are required to have their kayaks and bicycles in place by 7:30 a.m. and be present for a pre-race meeting at 7:45 a.m. The Wye-Tri Adventure Race will begin promptly at 8 a.m.
Wye Island NRMA is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River. Of the facility’s 2,800 acres, 2,450 are managed by the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Park Service for resource management, recreation and agriculture. A major emphasis at Wye Island is to provide suitable habitat for wintering waterfowl populations and other native wildlife.
For more information or to register for the Wye-Tri Adventure Race, contact the Wye Island NRMA office at 410-827-7577 or the Tuckahoe State Park office at 410-820-1668.
source: MD DNR
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
2012 Schuylkill River Sojourn
The 2012 Schuylkill River Sojourn is scheduled for June 2 to 8.
The Schuylkill River Sojourn is a 112-mile guided kayak and canoe trip that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later in Philadelphia's Boathouse Row.
Participants can register for as little as one day, or for the entire trip. The river includes rapids, calm water, scenery, and celebrations in the river towns.
For more information, visit www.schuylkillriver.org
The Schuylkill River Sojourn is a 112-mile guided kayak and canoe trip that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later in Philadelphia's Boathouse Row.
Participants can register for as little as one day, or for the entire trip. The river includes rapids, calm water, scenery, and celebrations in the river towns.
For more information, visit www.schuylkillriver.org
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Where to Catch Shad in Maryland
Throughout Maryland, shad migrate up rivers, creeks,
and streams each spring. Hickory shad begin arriving in February or
early March and usually peak in April. American shad begin appearing in March, usually reaching their peak in May.
The following areas in Maryland are famous for their spring shad runs:
In the Susquehanna River, the area below the Conowingo Dam is considered to be one of the top spots in the state for catching American and hickory shad.
Deer Creek, located within the Susquehanna State Park, is a good area for catching hickory shad by kayak or small boat from Susquehanna State Park down to its confluence with the Susquehanna River.
Hickory shad runs occur in the Gunpowder River, from US Route 40 north to the fall line. The river can be accessed through Gunpowder State Park.
Hickory shad runs occur on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the Elk, Wye, Chester, Choptank, Nanticoke, Wicomico, and Pocomoke rivers. Shad are also caught in Tuckahoe Creek, Marshyhope Creek and other Eastern Shore tributaries.
Hickory and American shad can be caught in the Patuxent River from Queen Anne's Bridge to Wayson's Corner.
The following areas in Maryland are famous for their spring shad runs:
In the Susquehanna River, the area below the Conowingo Dam is considered to be one of the top spots in the state for catching American and hickory shad.
Deer Creek, located within the Susquehanna State Park, is a good area for catching hickory shad by kayak or small boat from Susquehanna State Park down to its confluence with the Susquehanna River.
Hickory shad runs occur in the Gunpowder River, from US Route 40 north to the fall line. The river can be accessed through Gunpowder State Park.
Hickory shad runs occur on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the Elk, Wye, Chester, Choptank, Nanticoke, Wicomico, and Pocomoke rivers. Shad are also caught in Tuckahoe Creek, Marshyhope Creek and other Eastern Shore tributaries.
Hickory and American shad can be caught in the Patuxent River from Queen Anne's Bridge to Wayson's Corner.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Maryland Kayak - Canoe Registration
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently proposed amendments to House Bill 1307. The amendments follow public resistance to proposed increases in the cost of registering boats in the state.
The bill also includes a voluntary non-motorized decal for boats such as kayaks and canoes for $12 every two years.
The amendments will also increase the one-time boat title price to $35 as well as some other costs to boat dealer.
source: MD DNR
The bill also includes a voluntary non-motorized decal for boats such as kayaks and canoes for $12 every two years.
The amendments will also increase the one-time boat title price to $35 as well as some other costs to boat dealer.
source: MD DNR
Friday, September 9, 2011
Storms Delay Potomac River Ramble
The 2011 Potomac River Ramble, originally set for Sunday, September 11, 2011, has been rescheduled due to conditions on the river.
The make-up date is set for Sunday October, 16 2011.
The October make-up paddle will be contingent upon enough participants signing up.
For more information, please visit www.potomacriver.org.
The make-up date is set for Sunday October, 16 2011.
The October make-up paddle will be contingent upon enough participants signing up.
For more information, please visit www.potomacriver.org.
Upper Potomac River Advisory until September 13, 2011
According to Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), the recent Upper Potomac River Advisory has been extended until September 13, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Upper Potomac River Advisory
On September 7, 2011, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) announced that boating and other recreational use of the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, should be avoided until September 9, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
According to DNR, the advisory is based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white- water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. This hazardous condition may also exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. NRP reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket; it is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
NOTE: see the updated Upper Potomac River advisory.
According to DNR, the advisory is based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white- water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. This hazardous condition may also exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. NRP reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket; it is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
NOTE: see the updated Upper Potomac River advisory.
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