MILTON - The Friends of the Milton State Park organization is hosting its first annual River Town Paddle between Watsontown and Lewisburg Saturday.
Kayak and canoe enthusiasts, experienced or not, are welcome to join.
The "Paddle" will begin at 10 a.m. in Watsontown and end in Lewisburg at 4 p.m. Paddlers will be treated to a "snack stop" on the island between Milton and West Milton, hosted by the organization. Participants will also take part in a brief guided tour of the state park's natural features, both land and water related.
Paul Yost, vice president of the organization, will describe the improvements, including access to the river and the new north trail, which is now virtually complete. He will also touch on the history of the island and the abandonment of most trails after the 1972 Hurricane Agnes flood as well as future park improvements, including possible access points for kayak and canoe owners.
All equipment, transport shuttles, instruction and safety procedures will be provided by Canoe Susquehanna. Kayak or canoe owners can provide their own equipment.
Proceeds from the event will assist the Friends of the Milton State Park in their park improvement efforts.
For more information, go to www.paddlehappy@me.com or call (888) 524-7692. Participants must register with Canoe Susquehanna no later than Friday morning.