Trip Info
TANKING
TRIP INFO:
Normandy Dam to Huffman Bridge
1.5 Miles
3 Hours
GO WITH THE FLOW
Kick back, toss your feet up, and let the river do the work! This short-but-sweet tank float is perfect for groups who want to vibe, snack, and laugh. With smooth waters and just enough sunshine, it’s the float equivalent of putting your phone on Do Not Disturb. Great for families, first-timers, and anyone who defines “adventure” as “barely moving.”
KAYAK/CANOE
TRIP INFO:
Normandy Dam to Huffman Bridge
1.5 Miles
1.5 Hours
THE QUACK-SIZED ADVENTURE
Short on time but big on fun? This float is perfect for first-timers, chill paddlers, and snack-powered adventurers. You’ll launch just below the dam, drift through calm waters, and laugh your way to Huffman Bridge. It’s a quick dip into the Duck River life — great for families, lazy-day loungers, and anyone who just wants to say, “Yeah, I paddled today.”
KAYAK/CANOE
TRIP INFO:
Huffman Bridge to Dement Bridge
2.7 Miles
3.5 Hours
THE MIDDAY MEANDER
Ready to stretch those wings a little further? This float is for folks who want more splash, more drift, and maybe a riverside dance party. With a mix of shady bends, sunny stretches, and top-tier turtle spotting, this route gives you just enough movement to feel like a real river explorer. Bonus points if you pack snacks and a waterproof speaker.
KAYAK/CANOE
TRIP INFO:
Normandy Dam to Dement Bridge
5.2 Miles
4.5 Hours
THE FULL FLOCK FLOAT
This is the full Lucky Duck experience. Start just below the dam, wave at the turtles, high-five the herons (figuratively… please), and take in every twist, turn, and splash the river has to offer. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure float that’s part chill, part thrill, and totally quackin’ awesome. Great for day-trippers, and adventurous crews.
FAQ
Top 8 Tips for Canoeing & Kayaking Safely
Be ready to capsize and swim sometimes when paddling. Wearing a life jacket can prevent drowning.
This will keep your craft from pitching back and forth, and make the boat more stable under motion.
It is the bow (front) paddlers job to set the pace, and it is the role of the stern (back) paddler to match that tempo. This insures that you are maximizing your forward momentum.
If you’re planning on doing a bunch of canoeing, invest in a comfortable PFD, so you’re more likely to wear it.
A map and some sense of the adventure before you is part of good trip planning. Measure before you go.
Sun reflected off the water will burn in some unlikely places – including under your nose and the back of your ears. In an aluminum canoe, there is added reflection off metal surfaces.
If you are paddling solo, the best advice is to paddle close to shore and in the lee. Don’t be farther away from shore than what you know you can swim with your boat full of water.
In addition to ample water, consider packing fun snacks, a picnic for a floating dinner date, fishing poles, binoculars, extra chocolate.