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Contact: Tyler Compton
WHISKEYTOWN, California – Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will be offering ranger-led kayak and paddleboard tours on Whiskeytown Lake from May 28 through September 5. Kayak tours will be offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:00 am. Paddleboard tours will be offered Thursdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm. During full moon weeks, moonlit kayak tours will take the place of the 9:00 am kayak tour. Pre-registration is required for these programs (up to two weeks in advance) and there is a $1 administrative fee per person. Tour registration can be made up to two weeks in advance. Reservations can be made at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/274349.
"Whiskeytown's paddling programs are a long-standing summertime tradition and they are very popular with local communities," said Josh Hoines, Park Superintendent. "We are delighted to be offering the kayak and paddleboard tours again this year."
While ranger-led programs did not occur last summer due to the pandemic, precautions have been put in place this year to protect rangers, volunteers, and the public. Among other safety protocols, facemasks are required at the beginning of the tours while everyone is on land. Additionally, program attendance has been reduced to a maximum of 10 visitors.
Besides getting out on the water for an extremely low price, Whiskeytown's ranger-led kayak and paddleboard programs introduce visitors to the unique natural and cultural history of the national recreation area. Both programs last about two hours. No prior water experience is needed, but kayakers must be six years of age or older and paddleboarders must be 10 or older. Good-fitting footwear is required for kayak tours, no flip flops. All equipment is provided by the park, and all participants must wear a lifejacket.
For program questions, email Tyler_Compton@nps.gov.
About Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown is one of over 420 parks within the National Park System. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area was established in 1965 to protect Whiskeytown Lake and surrounding habitat and to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the people of the United States. The park protects a diversity of plants and animals and preserves cultural history of the Wintu People and California Gold Rush. Whiskeytown is visited by almost one million people each year. For more information, visit the park website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Last updated: May 17, 2021