Winter Fun on the Lackawanna River

This non-competitive Extreme Kayak & Canoe Paddle where only the toughest of the tough dare paddle the river will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, river conditions and bridge construction permitting. Paddlers will travel approximately 2.7 miles of the Lackawanna River in Scranton from the Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach. Paddlers who are willing to brave the winter on the river should have their own vessel, PFD (mandatory) and wetsuit (strongly recommended). Launch is High Noon at the Parker Street Landing. Please check back here or our Facebook page for updates. Please note that you must arrive at Parker Street Landing via Boulevard Avenue because the bridge is closed.

• Please register for the paddle here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Kogd8U-52YCyXlAvcvBqjA
• Arrive at launch site (Parker Street Landing) early (11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) to sign in. This is to help us keep track of paddlers on the river.
• At the landing site (Sweeney’s Beach), we ask paddlers to please check in with staff or a volunteer so that we can make sure everyone is safely off the river.

The LRCA will host a Thaw Party from 1:30 - 4 p.m. at Groove Brewing, 1401 Sanderson Ave. in Scranton. Preregister for $20 per person ($25 at the door!):

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/OW88rbkhLFtdH9TsCAWpGQ

Admission includes one standard Groove beer or Truly, pizza, wings, and vegetarian chili. Live music by Bo & Straight, cash bar (ID required), 50/50, a raffle (details below) and camaraderie. Join us for a friendly gathering of the brave paddlers and the family and friends who are on hand to celebrate. Kids are welcome, $10 for age 12 and under.

Raffle

Montage Mountain has generously donated our raffle prize: 4 lift tickets and a Midland Tent Rental ($600 value)! Raffle tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20, and 7 for $40. Please purchase here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_ZVfs0f0GUwCDFJVs8kbPQ

Only 250 available!