Kansas River Adventure

Join Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures for a Kansas River Adventure on Saturday June 15th.

The Kaw is our favorite place to spend time in nature and we can't wait to share it with you. We will paddle the Mighty Kaw from Lecompton Rising Sun River Access to Lawrence River Front Park. This lovely section of the Kansas River will include sandbar exploration and fabulous views from the Kaw. You can expect to see some wildlife; maybe even bald eagles. Time on the Kaw is also a wonderful time to make connections with friends both old and new. We will send an email to all registrants 24 hours prior to the event. All details may change based on weather and river conditions.

Details…

OYO means that you own your own kayak and gear.

OYO GEAR DROP: (See photo #1 below for visual orientation) ARRIVE BY 10:30am to arrange your kayak and gear on the boat ramp. You will then head to to board the bus. We will remain with your gear and ours while you're gone.

EVERYONE CHECK IN: 11:30am at the (See photo #2 below for visual orientation) You will all arrive here to load the bus for a ride to our put in location. Please note: This is a gravel entry to the River Front Park you WILL cross the railroad tracks to get to the park.

What are you paying for? Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC will organize the event, provide a guide, support on the river trail and docent information throughout the event. We will monitor the weather and conditions to ensure that our event and participants are safe. Our knowledgeable and informed guide service includes a leading guide and a sweep guide during the paddle. Support including: first aid, knowledge of the environment and locale, safety monitoring, pacing, interpretive information on the environment and location.

Regular Rental: $65

Regular OYO: $45

Dirty Girl Member Club Rental: $55

Dirty Girl Club Member OYO: $35

OYO = Own your Own

Bring: sunscreen, minimum 2L water, electrolyte replacements, hearty snacks, lunch and beverages of choice

Note: Small Soft sided coolers fit into the kayaks more easily - feel free to bring more than one.

Wear: Hat, Sunglasses, sun protectant clothing, water shoes or old tennise shoes - Crocs and flip flops are not acceptable

Note: we also suggest a car bag for post paddle - dry towel to sit on, dry clothes (things that will make the ride home more comfy)

Limited number of spots available - If this event is SOLD OUT you may request a spot on our waiting list by emailing [email protected] - tell us what ticket type you want and how many. We will track the list and add you to the event if we can.

Expected time commitment: However long it takes, we don’t rush, we go with the flow. This start time suggests we'll be off river late afternoon.

What are you paying for? Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC will organize the event, provide a guide, support on the river trail and docent information throughout the event. We will monitor the weather and conditions to ensure that our event and participants are safe. Our knowledgeable and informed guide service includes a leading guide and a sweep guide during the paddle. Support including: first aid, knowledge of the environment and locale, safety monitoring, pacing, interpretive information on the environment and location.

In case you are wondering about our refund policy – refunds are given up to two weeks before the date of the event when the refund is requested in an email directed to [email protected]. After that, there are no refunds. Dirty Girl Adventures may cancel an event due to weather or conditions. Everyone will receive a refund if that is the reason for the cancellation. We will paddle and hike in cool, rainy or snowy conditions. Cancellation only occurs in severe weather or other dangerous conditions.

PHOTO #1 shows location of Gear Drop at Rising Sun River Access - Lecompton

Photo #2 shows check in location for bus to our starting location in Lecompton.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, 800 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, United States