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Tour de Yadkin 2012 Kickoff Event
Trip Overview
Come out to W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir to celebrate our 3rd Annual Tour de Yadkin Kickoff event! We will begin at the tailwaters of the mighty Yadkin River and paddle 7.1 miles to Smoot Park in Wilkesboro. Later that day, Historian R. G. Absher will host a historic ghost tour on the Yadkin River Greenway.
Tour de Yadkin, "A Night in the Village" of Elkin
Trip Overview
On our first Friday paddle, we will launch boats a bit later in the day to allow for paddlers to take a half day off of work and join in on this exciting day of the tour. At 1:00 PM we will leave Ronda Memorial Park and commence our 6.8 mile paddle to Crater Park. When paddlers arrive in Elkin, there will be a paddler's yoga session followed by food and fellowship by the Yadkin! 
Tour de Yadkin: Hike, Winery and Bluegrass
Trip Overview
We will start the Tour's first Saturday event at Crater Park in Elkin. So if you're on the fence about weekday paddles, come join us for this fun filled day on the water to celebrate all aspects of eco-tourism in Elkin! We will start by recognizing the work of an Eagle Scout, followed by a brief hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail. Then we will paddle the Yadkin to arrive at Carolina Heritage Vineyards for wine tasting and bluegrass. This will be a great day for you to join us on the river!
Rockford to Pilot Mountain State Park to Donnaha
Trip Overview
Come join Dean for this year's first overnight camping opportunity! We will launch the trip from Rockford, paddle a beautiful 11.8 miles of the Yadkin, and arrive at the canoe access only campground that is apart of Pilot Mountain State Park. The next day paddlers will launch their boats from the campground to start the 6.9 mile trek ending in Donnaha.
Donnaha Paddle to Huntsville
Trip Overview
The paddle from Donnaha to Huntsville winds through some of the oldest settled regions of the Yadkin. Shallowford crossing was known as the best place for settlers to cross the Yadkin due to the "shallow" nature of the waters. This Friday afternoon we will launch the trip in the afternoon again to allow those who would like to join after a half-day's work. This twelve mile paddle will be the perfect relaxing end to a week's worth of hard work. 
Father's Day Fish and Float
Haven't made plans for Father's Day? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Bring both your father and kids out to enjoy the river the same way you did when you were a child- with a fishin' pole in hand and family by your side. As we are partnering with NC Wildlife Federation and NC Kayak and Fishing Association, you're bound to catch a fish and share the excitement with your loved ones. We will enjoy an afternoon barbeque at the Historic Cooleemee Plantation owned by the Hairston Family. (Don't worry, the pig is from a local, organic and sustainable farm.)
Tour de Yadkin 2012 is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act throughout the month of June. One of the components of the Clean Water Act enforces that all water bodies throughout America be fishable. To recognize the strides taken to improve water quality, and the improvements that still are needed, we will fish the day away on the Yadkin.
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