NASSM 2014 ~ Pedal & Paddle in the Poconos
In conjunction with NASSM 2014 in the Poconos, the Pedal and Paddle event on Friday, June 20th will give participants to experience the beauty of the Delaware River up close. Edge of The Woods Outfitters has put together two fantastic packages for us. You may choose either a combination of biking and canoe, kayak, or raft paddling from 9:30am until 4:00pm or just the paddling portion from 11:30am to 4:00pm.

The bikers will be picked up at the Bushkill Resort at 9:30am and will be dropped off at Jerry Lees trail head where they will be provided with bicycles and a helmet. A guide will accompany them down the trail to Southfield Beach in the national park where they will meet up with the rest of the group for lunch. This is Moderate 16 Mile ride - mostly flat with small rolling hills and one challenging hill climb. The McDade Trail is a traffic free, gravel trail that parallels the river in the National Park.

The paddle-only group will be picked up at the resort at 11:30am and will be dropped of at Smithfield Beach to join the pedalers for the included picnic lunch consisting of deli cold cuts, salads, fruit, and chips. Cold water, sports drinks, and even a brown bottle or two will be on hand for you to enjoy with lunch and along the way.

After lunch, between 12:30 and 1:00, you will begin 6-mile river trip from Smithfield Beach to Delaware Water Gap - Kittatinny Point. You will have the choice of a canoe, kayak, or a raft. This in an easy 2-3 hour paddle through the National Park, ending in the most scenic part of the Poconos. There will be some time for swimming if you so choose. You will be returned to the Bushkill Resort by 4:30pm.

If you need a break from driving for a few hours or you just want to enjoy the beauty and quiet of the river valley, please join us. Choose just the Paddle portion for only $50.00 or Pedal and Paddle with us for most of the day for $75.00.

Visit the Edge of The Woods Outfitters home page at edgeofthewoodsoutfitters.com and take a look at the beauty you will experience. Then email lwaldorf@bancado.com to make your reservation. Please include the number in your party, whether you will Pedal and Paddle or just Paddle, and whether you prefer a canoe, kayak, or raft. We ask for no money ahead of time -- it will be collected the morning of the ride. However, we to have to provide a firm number of participants at least a week ahead of time so please email back and let us know if you have to cancel by June 12th.