Hosts: Atchafalaya Basinkeeper and Pack & Paddle
Location: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd, St Martinville, LA 70582
Join the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper for a special paddle trip in one of the most beautiful areas of the Atchafalaya followed by a fish fry.
The Basinkeeper is our local arm of the Waterkeeper alliance and is dedicated to saving the Atchafalaya Swamp. Their positive impacts will be everlasting. This paddle will allow you to paddle alongside Dean Wilson, our Atchafalaya Basinkeeper and at the end of our paddle we'll have a fish fry to enjoy with new-found friends.
Our route will be an easy out-and-back paddle at the beautiful Lake Fausse Pointe State Park that is perfect for first timers and families. We will stop a couple times during the trip to allow Dean or other Basinkeeper team members to address the group about some of the challenges the basin faces, and give you first hand stories and information about his experience as Basinkeeper.
Guide: Mike VanEtten and/or Carl Schexnayder
Price Includes - Kayak, Paddles, PFD's, Supper, and Guides
Required Items - Water bottle, Rain/Wind Gear, hat, dry clothing for the trip home.
Minimum Age - 12 years old. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent that is also signed up for the trip
Level: This is a Level 1 trip. It is our easiest paddles perfect for families and beginning paddlers.
Meet at Pack & Paddle at 7:30am. We'll carpool to the launch site. If it's closer for you, you're welcome to meet us at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park boat ramp at 8:30 am. We should be back in Lafayette between 3 and 4 pm.
100% of what you pay for this trip is given as a donation to the Basinkeeper program. Donation:
Solo Kayaks - $55
Two Person Kayaks $100 (accommodate 2 people)
Bring Your Own Boat $40 (per person)
Price Includes - Kayak, Paddles, PFD's, fish fry meal, and guides.