Ridgefield`s Big Paddle June 6, 2015 9:00 AM Public Boat Launch

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00
8:00
9:00
9:30
10-3
10-1
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:30
12:15
12:30
Breakfast in downtown
Ridgefield
Paddler’s check-in
Welcoming Ceremony:
Chinook Drumming and
Blessing
Boat launch for Interpretive
Paddle
Paddler’s Village
Amazing Race
Beer Garden opens
ChicaMarimba Band concert
begins
Boats return
Lunch is served! Burgers,
pulled pork and more
Anniversary Celebration and
Toast
ChicaMarimba concert
continues
Afternoon:

Enjoy Paddlers’ Village activities
until 3:00pm
 Visit First Saturday events in historic downtown Ridgefield
 Hike the trails at the Wildlife Refuge
paddle
the
river
see and
enjoy
wildlife
Ridgefield’s Big Paddle
June 6, 2015
9:00 AM
spend
time with
family and
friends
learn
care
conserve
Public Boat Launch
Port of Ridgefield
5 West Mill Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
A National Trails Day event
www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us
All activities are free!
Lake River
Lake River is a
flat, 12-mile tributary, of
the Columbia River flowing north from Vancouver
Lake to the Columbia. It is
part of the 32-mile Lewis
River – Vancouver Lake
Water Trail linking Vancouver Lake to Woodland. Sections of the Ridgefield National
Wildlife Refuge border the entire length of
Lake River. A replica of a Chinook village
(“Cathlapotle”) plankhouse can now be seen
near its original location, where Lewis and
Clark landed in 1805.
Obstacle Course
Hilarious thrills, magnificent spills, and
larger-than-life obstacles combine to
make an epic, painfully funny experience
for all ages. Show your jumping, climbing,
and shimmying skills. No set start time.
No timer. Become an obstacle course hero!
Celebrate Anniversaries
Ridgefield Kayak — 10 years
Cathlapotle Plankhouse —10 years
Friends of the Refuge — 15 years
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership — 20
years
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge —50
years
Port of Ridgefield — 75 years
Interpretive Paddle
Join the flotilla of kayaks, canoes and stand-up
paddleboards for a two-hour tour. Bring your own,
rent, or help paddle one of the 34’ canoes —
including a Chinook tribal canoe. The Paddle will
start and return at the Mill Street Boat ramp in
Ridgefield and will travel downriver to the
confluence with the Columbia, including stops at
Lewis & Clark’s campsite and the Cathlapotle
Plankhouse.
Totally Awesome Scavenger
Challenge
Turn Ridgefield into a giant game board with
this scavenger hunt that combines the excitement of The Amazing
Race with a sightseeing
tour of Ridgefield and the
Wildlife Refuge. As an
individual, with a buddy, or
as a team, you decipher
clues to find well-known
locations and overlooked
gems of the area while
completing fun and easy challenges, and
learning about wildlife and local history. All
participants receive prizes. Fun for kids and
adults of all ages! Begin at the Port or at
Farmer’s Market in historic downtown
Ridgefield.
Music, Food & Beer Garden
featuring Chicamarimba
Reserve your Kayak at a discounted
rate: 360-727-4520; [email protected] or
ww.ridgefieldkayak.com
Paddler’s Village at the
Port of Ridgefield
Fun-filled festival atmosphere! Browse the vendor booths — Stroll along the paved waterfront
trail — Enjoy the scenery with a picnic —
Learn about wildlife, conservation and the creation of the water trail.
Come enjoy our beer garden and BBQ lunch while
listening to Zimbabwean marimba music!
Chicamarimba is an eight-woman marimba ensemble
whose playing radiates with a love of music and deep
friendship. Chicamarimba performs upbeat world music
blending African and Latin American rhythms, as well as
contemporary favorites for all ages to enjoy.