A wildfire that has consumed 10,000 acres since March 10 continued to burn today in the thick wilderness north of the popular recreation ares near Juniper Springs but firefighters have hemmed in the blaze.
For a third consecutive day, the fire stayed within its containment lines, said Carrie Christman, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service, which manages the 383,000-acre national forest in Lake, Marion and Putnam counties.
The recreation areas near the charred fire zone remain closed, including the canoe and kayak runs…Â Details
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Youth Advisory Board is sponsoring a Youth Canoe Race and Fun Day Saturday, March 29.
The event will begin with registration at Howell’s Canoe Livery 1:30 p.m. with a race overview and instructions.
Cash prizes for first through third place will be awarded in each age division and other prizes will also be awarded. Refreshments will be served.
The entry deadline is Monday, March 23…. Details
The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club will hold the inaugural Dragon Boat 10K Challenge on May 9 at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center in Gainesville, site of the 1996 Olympic Flatwater Canoe and Kayak events.
The 10K Challenge will be part of a weekend of distance events as the club hosts the United States Association of Canoe Kayak (USACK) National Marathon Team trials.
The Olympic Venue on Clarks Bridge will be …Â Details
Devizes teenagers Catherine Russ and Alana Cox will be among the estimated 500 starters in this year’s Devizes to Westminster canoe race, setting off from The Wharf on Good Friday.
The 16-year-olds will not just be attempting the gruelling 125-mile endurance race to set the best time they can, but they will also be trying to raise money for charity. …Â Details