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Lackawaxen River Sojourn 2010 PA River of the Year Rowland, PA (May 28, 2010)--Canoe enthusiasts and rafters can sign up now for the first ever Lackawaxen River Sojourn. The event, June 12-14, 2010, honors The Lackawaxen River as Pennsylvania’s 2010 River of the Year. “The Lackawaxen is a popular river and access is limited” said Richards Rhodes of the Lackawaxen River Conservancy (TLRC), lead organization sponsoring the event. “Beginning boaters to serious paddlers should take advantage of this unique opportunity.” Close to twenty miles of the middle and lower Lackawaxen will be explored during the three day event. The sojourn will combine guided paddling, camping, recreation and a collection of educational, environmental and historical programs. Saturday, June 12: Travel to Camp Watonka, Hawley PA for registration, water safety and swift water rescue training, River of the Year reception and dinner. Sunday June 13, 2010 Put in at Honesdale to White Mills, lunch and historical program by the Dorflinger Museum. Afternoon paddle to Bingham Park Public Access Hawley, welcome by Mayor Kevin Hawk, dinner and evening activities• Monday June 14, 2010 Launch Rafts from location on lower Lackawaxen, lunch with dignitaries and trip wrap up at Kittatinny Luke’s Landing in Barryville, NY. These plans may change due to weather or extreme river conditions. Sojourn registration costs for the full three day event is $160.00 for adults and $120.00 for children fifteen and under. . For those who wish to attend part of the Sojourn, the cost for adults is $90 per day and for youths is $70 per day. There is a one-time insurance fee of $5 per person for insurance sponsored by the American Canoe Association (ACA). Full registration fees cover the two-day river trip, canoe or raft rental, shuttle transportation, educational programs, all meals, a souvenir T-shirt, and overnight camping for two nights. Online registration is available at www.riveroftheyer.com or by mail at The Lackawaxen River Conservancy, P.O. Box 176, Rowland, PA 18457. For online registration assistance or questions, contact Dejay Branch, email
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