August, 2020    

Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail

 

We are going virtual for the 9th Annual Big Paddle! 

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The Ridgefield Big Paddle Challenge commemorates the designation of the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail and the tradition of the Big Paddle with a challenge to complete a 5 mile paddling adventure somewhere on the water trail during the month of August 2020. 

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1. Join the challenge anytime for FREE, registration is not necessary. 

2. Pick up a FREE Ridgefield Big Paddle Swag Bag on Friday, July 31 at Ridgefield City Hall (8am-5pm) or Saturday, August 1 at Overlook Park from 10AM-Noon.

3. Use the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail paddle guide and plot your 5 mile route!

4. Grab your life jacket and PADDLE!

5. Snap a picture and share it with #RidgefieldBigPaddle

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COVID-19 AND RIDGEFIELD BIG PADDLE

 

The Big Paddle Committee is actively responding and adjusting to COVID-19. As of July 7, the following adjustments have been made:

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• Big Paddle is going VIRTUAL with the Big Paddle Challenge: Paddle 5 miles anywhere on the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail anytime during August 2020. No registration necessary.

• Pick up your Big Paddle swag bag for free on Friday, July 31 (Ridgefield City Hall, 8AM-5PM) or Saturday, August 1 (Overlook Park, 10AM-Noon).

• Find additional information and activities right here at RidgefieldBigPaddle.com

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We are disappointed that we are not able to gather in celebration of the anniversary of the water trail this year, but we are excited to see you explore a new portion of the 32 mile trail!

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