![]() ![]() It is always such a pleasure taking part in a tournament with fellow Wymondham Archers. Olivia, Andrea, Danny, Sarah, Sam, Terry, Pete, Chris, Layla and Anya. Just over 10% of the clubs archers attended. It’s a great introduction for kids, but even if it had just been Ethan and I - it would have been a lot of fun.It was great to see so many of Wymondham Archers at the Weekend at Fakenham’s WA18 Shoot. ![]() The river moves rather lazily, so it truly makes for a stress free few hours. “Shoot the Tube” is about halfway through, and the next portage you get to is only 5 minutes from the end of the trip. It’s fun, and I recommend it - but if you’d rather, you can portage across the road instead. It slopes downward, so you do get a bit of a rush through it, i.e. So, it’s basically a culvert that goes underneath the road that is large enough for a kayak/canoe + person to fit through. It’s the catchphrase on Crystal River, and you’ll see it on shirts, hats, and stickers in the gift shop. ![]() Again, you’ll need to have shoes that are okay to get wet, or go barefoot - both the trail and the road were super smooth so I opted for barefoot and was fine. Both spots were really easy to navigate and move kayaks over. There are two (three if you don’t shoot the tube - i’ll explain below) portages along the way where you will need to get out and drag your kayak over a trail or across the road. We did see a big snapping turtle underneath us at one point though, so I’d consider our nature sighting a success. We were there on a weekend with a bit more “traffic” along the river, so i’m sure the noise kept many of the nearby creatures out of sight. On a quieter day, you would likely see various wildlife. (I wasn’t the most successful, I’m giving you a heads up so you can be prepared!) There are a few spots of low clearance, but this spot is really photo-worthy! If you can manage to paddle through it and take photos it would be worth it. The first few bends around the river are really gorgeous with close, dense woods that drapes itself over the river. The trip takes about 2-3 hours depending on how leisurely you want to take the trip. The Crystal River Outfitters crew will drop you off up river, and you will wind your way down and back to their storefront. Life vests are provided by Crystal River Outfitters. Sunscreen: this is a no brainer, friends! Don’t get fried! You’re looking at the constant photographer, yet accident prone queen here. Drypack: I just don’t go kayaking without it, friends. Sandals/shoes you can get wet: this is for the same reasons above! There are also many shallow areas to get out and swim around if you’d like, so you might want to wear your swimsuit if you plan to get out! Towels/Swim attire: you really don’t get *that* wet going down the river in the kayak, but your legs might get wet when you get out at the portages, so a towel and clothing that you can feel comfortable in if it gets wet is a good idea. Plastic water bottles or drinkware is fine, but no glass is allowed on the river! Highway Brewing Co. Snacks/drinks: this is especially helpful with little ones, but great to have something just in case. Not much was needed for this short trip, but a few things might come in handy while out kayaking for a few hours! Here’s an overview of our experience with Crystal River Outfitters, what to bring, their response to the current pandemic, and a few other suggestions while in the Glen Arbor area! It is a perfect beginning kayak trip for kids, but it would be great for a group of adults too! It made for the perfect day trip that required little planning & your girl loves easy + stress-free fun. We woke up to rain that day, so on a whim we searched further north for another kayak trip, and found Crystal River Outfitters in Glen Arbor.Ĭrystal River Outfitters offer everything from bikes, stand up paddleboards, and canoes, to cross country skis and snowshoes in the winter season.Įverything about our experience was great. For our anniversary, Ethan and I planned to take our oldest son (3yo) on an adventure down the river. ![]()
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