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GBH 2025 Paddling Trips and Rentals
Trips
Saturday Mornings on the Kaw-
10 AM from Lecompton to Lawrence River Front Park.
Every Saturday morning April 19 to Sept 15 river conditions and weather permitting
GBH team members leading trip.
Boat options: Canoe ($90), Kayak ($60), Premium canoe ($120), Premium kayak ($75).
Private Lake Trips (At Lone Star Lake)-
GBH team member leading trip with canoe space for 1 participant.
Up to 3 additional canoes for up to 6 additional participants.
Paddling and Fishing instruction will be provided.
Price based on duration and number of participants. One participant boat for 2 hour minimum is $200.
Contact paddling@gbh-outdoors.com to make arrangements
Special River Trips
Specific trips TBD​
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Possible destinations-
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Missouri River: Atchison to Leavenworth
Marais des Cygnes: MDC Wildlife area to State Line
Kansas River: St George to Wamego
"Heron Paddlers" Gatherings:
Downtown Lawrence-
Gatherings at the shop or the library with speakers & conversation.
On The Water-
Periodic gatherings at local lakes to paddle
No charge to attend with your own boat, paddle and lifejacket.
A few canoes may be available to rent for a fee (with customer help unloading).*
May be in conjunction with Heron Anglers (fishing) gatherings.
Watch for details on our website and social media.
Rentals
Oru Folding Kayak-
For use on lakes only.
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Pick up at the shop (823 Mass):
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Prices (per day): ​​
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Lake: $50
Inlet: $55,
Beach: $60.
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Capacity Limits:
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Pick up after 9 am (10 am Sundays) and return by noon the next day. After noon, it is considered a second day.
Before picking up an Oru folding kayak, you need to watch the video describing folding and unfolding of the kayak. It is available at this link. Please return the kayak folded!
Oru rentals are subject to availability, and reservations and payment are required at least one day in advance.
Starts May 3, 2025
Important Details:
You will need to give us your name, phone number and address and sign a release form.
You must have a PFD (life jacket) with you at all times. We will provide one if we are providing the boat.
We will transport the boats that we rent (other than Oru folding kayaks). We are not able to transport people or boats owned by others.