Lackawanna River Conservation Association
Lackawanna River
This non-competitive Extreme Kayak & Canoe Paddle where only the toughest of the tough dare paddle the river will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, river conditions and bridge construction permitting. Paddlers will travel approximately 2.7 miles of the Lackawanna River in Scranton from the Parker Street Landing to Sweeney’s Beach. Paddlers who are willing to brave the winter on the river should have their own vessel, PFD (mandatory) and wetsuit (strongly recommended). Launch is High Noon, currently scheduled at the Parker Street https://lrca.org/shiverfest
The LRCA will host a Thaw Party from 1:30 – 4 p.m. at Groove Brewing, 1401 Sanderson Ave. in Scranton. Preregister for $20 per person ($25 at the door). Kids are welcome, $10 for age 12 and under. Admission includes one standard Groove beer or Truly, pizza, wings, and vegetarian chili. Live music by Bo & Straight, cash bar (ID required), 50/50, a raffle (details below) and camaraderie. Join us for a friendly gathering of the brave paddlers and the family and friends who are on hand to celebrate.
Montage Mountain has generously donated our raffle prize: 4 lift tickets and a Midland Tent Rental ($600 value)! Raffle tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20, and 7 for $40. Only 250 available! You don’t need to be present to https://lrca.org/shiverfest
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