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RISE Kayaking: DO NOT FEAR THE ALLIGATOR GAR!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 No comments
RISE Kayaking is an excellent outdoor summer activity that anyone can do. I’m s C-6 quad with limited hand grip and with in no time I was paddling nicely down the Trinity River. RISE provided an adaptive glove that helped me grip the paddle with ease. We also experimented with reverse duct tape that ended up working out the best. The kayaks are very stable flat bottom boats so you don’t have to worry about tipping over and becoming Alligator gar food. What’s an Alligator Gar you say? Apparently there is a very large fish with a nasty mess of teeth living in the Trinity River, we did not see one but I will add some old photos to the gallery. Other than the big, nasty fish that we didn’t see, the Trinity River is surrounded by beautiful trees that make you feel like you are far from the city! I brought my wife and son and they had a blast!Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 E. Interstate Highway 635, Irving, TX.
Take a nice trip down the Trinity River. To make reservations contact Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.
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: Yesterday was truly a lifetime experience for my son as well as our family. I was always afraid for my son to do certain activities especially dealing with water when either of us swim. He loved everything especially the jet ski. Thank you for showing us that there are no limits. we are looking to become a part of a team such as yours. I thank God for wonderful people as yourself.You all are truly a blessing to our family. I will see you in the near future to see whatever else my son can do.
: My son really enjoyed getting to play a couple of holes of golf today at North Texas Golf Center. It was great to see him not only enjoying swinging the golf club (and making contact with the ball!)but also being able to chat with his RISE friends.
: I really had a great time at the water sports at Lake Grapevine, especially riding in the motorboat and getting to help steer the sailboat. But I think my favorite activity was riding on the jet ski, which really surprised my mom who never thought I would ever get on a jet ski!!!
: This was truly the best day of my sons life where it was just enjoying the outdoors. WE experienced things we wanted to do & things we were afraid of & I truly appreciated it. THANKS
: I just wanted to Thank Rick and Annette Brauer for such a wonderful time last Saturday sailing in the open waters. I had such a "GREAT TIME" can't wait till the next time we get to go out. Thank You again!!!!!!