Paddle With A Ranger: Minneapolis Heron Rookery

4900 North Mississippi Drive,Minneapolis MN 55412

08 July, 2021

Description

Get up close with a heron rookery, spot bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and other wildlife as you kayak down the Mississippi River. On this guided tour with a National Park Service ranger, you will also pass by the Upper Harbor Terminal Project site, several industries on the river, the Lowry Avenue Bridge, and the iconic Boom Island lighthouse, with the Minneapolis skyline as your backdrop. This four-mile paddle from North Mississippi Regional Park to Boom Island Park includes a kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device rental from Paddle Share. *Please note: You will need to manage your own transportation. The paddle BEGINS at North Mississippi Regional Park and ENDS at Boom Island. We recommend bringing a friend and two cars, parking one car at Boom Island and driving together to North Mississippi Regional Park to start your paddle. You may also use rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber, take the bus, or rent a Nice Ride bike (there is a Nice Ride station at Boom Island). Attendees must be 18+ and must be able to maneuver a kayak on the Mississippi River. A person under 18 years old may attend if they are in a tandem kayak with an adult from the same household. We recommend that you have at least some paddling experience. The Pickerel Lake Paddle Share station is a great alternative for beginners! Please note when ordering tickets: double (tandem) kayaks are for 2 people from the same household only. "Household" is defined as people who feel safe being in close proximity to each other. You must purchase a ticket for EACH person. COVID-19 Safety Protocol: Social Distance: Keep a distance of 6+ feet from anyone who is not a part of your household at the event, including the park ranger.Mask: Wear a mask upon arrival and when around other participants and the park ranger, even when you are 6 feet apart. You may remove your mask when you are out on the lake at a safe distance from others. Wear your mask when taking your kayak out of the water and at any time that you are near other participants or the park ranger.Avoid touching other participant’s equipment. We encourage you to bring your own hand sanitizer.Sanitation: The kayak, paddle, and life jacket will be sanitized prior to the event, with CDC-approved cleaning agents. Staff will sanitize the equipment for you after the event so it is ready for the next user. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave who intentionally does not adhere to these safety guidelines. This is in the best interest and safety of other participants and the park ranger. Paddle Share is a great option for those who would like to paddle the Mississippi River without these restrictions of a group setting. http://parkconnection.org