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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Where to launch kayaks, canoes and river tubes in Bucks County
Whether you're planning to kayak, canoe, or tube in Bucks County waters, there's a lot to consider, from where to rent a boat, to where to launch it, to what permits are needed. Here are some options for getting a vessel into the water this summer. Permits aren't required for river tubes, but if you plan to launch a kayak or canoe from a Pennsylvania state park or forest, such as Nockamixon State Park in Upper Bucks County, all kayaks and canoes must display one of the following: Boat registration from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; Launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, which can be applied for online at Or a Pennsylvania state park launching permit or mooring permit, which is available in-person at most state park offices. If you're heading out to a county-owned park or launch access, then you'll need an additional Bucks County launch permit, which can be purchased online or in-person at one of the county boat rental facilities at Core Creek Park in Middletown or Peace Valley Park in New Britain. More: These dams look harmless. They're deceptive, dangerous and deadly Bucks County is full of lakes and creeks to boat in. Here are a few favorites: Giving Pond, Upper Black Eddy Lake Galena at Peace Valley Park, New Britain Lake Luxembourg, Middletown Lake Towhee, Haycock Lake Nockamixon, Upper Bucks County Neshaminy Creek via Tyler State Park, Newtown Falls Township Park Lake Silver Lake and Magnolia Lake, Bristol Township There are also many access points found along the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River. Here are a few: Durham off River Road at the Durham Furnace historic site (PA permit required) Upper Black Eddy just south of the Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge off River Road (PA permit required) Tinicum across from Tinicum Park off River Road (Bucks permit required) Point Pleasant at Prahls Island off River Road just north of Point Pleasant Pike Washington Crossing at Washington Crossing Historic Park on River Road(PA permit required) Yardley off River Road just south of the I-295 bridge (PA permit required) Bensalem off Station Avenue in the Andalusia section (Bucks permit required) Morrisville off River Road just north of the Calhoun Street Bridge Falls at Quaker Penn Park (daily or seasonal township launch permit required) Find a more extensive list of public Delaware River access points Road, Langhorne Weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last rental goes out at 4:30 p.m.)1542 Mountain View Dr., Quakertown Every day between Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last rental goes out at 5 p.m.). Call ahead for spring and late summer hours.264 Creek Road, New Britain Weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last rental back by 5:30 p.m.)101 Swamp Road, Newtown Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last rental goes out at 5 p.m.)9050 Mill Creek Road, Levittown May 30 – Aug. 30, Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 563 and 413, Ottsville Weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.2 Walters Lane, Point Pleasant Late spring weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and daily in the summer from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Black Eddy Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon; weekends from 8 a.m. to noon. Must book in advance.2 Walters Lane, Point Pleasant Late spring weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and daily in the summer from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Twin Rivers Tubing 159 South 3rd Street, Easton Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last check-in at 2 p.m.) Jess Rohan can be reached at jrohan@ This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: How do I go kayaking, canoeing, tubing in Bucks County?
CBS News
04-07-2025
- CBS News
8 fall into Wright County river while tubing; no injuries reported
Vance Boelter says in court he wants 'truth' to come out, and more headlines Vance Boelter says in court he wants 'truth' to come out, and more headlines Vance Boelter says in court he wants 'truth' to come out, and more headlines No injuries have been reported after eight people fell into the Crow River while tubing in Wright County, Minnesota, on Friday, according to the sheriff's office. County officials received a 911 call from a person on the 11000 block of 36th Circle Northeast in St. Michael around 9:55 a.m. The caller said several people had tipped their tubes in the river and were hanging onto tree branches. Responding sheriff's deputies saw a man and a boy hanging onto a tree branch, and they weren't able to swim to shore, officials said. The deputies later learned that two adults and six children had tipped their tubes. The sheriff's office said the eight people were either rescued by first responders or were able to make it to shore. The Dayton, Hanover, Maple Grove, Rogers, and St. Michael fire departments, Dayton Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office assisted the sheriff's office during the incident.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Summer tubing season opens at Colorado's Clear Creek
The water is running fast as Clear Creek in Colorado officially opened its tubing season this week. "Last year the runoff wasn't as intense," said Parker resident Nestor Gomez, who comes up once a week to float the river. "This year, it's packing, dude." The season marks the start of summer for those who tube on Clear Creek. A recent heatwave turned an average to above-average snowpack into a cascade of water. Fast melts led to more water and bigger rapids on the creek. Currently, the creek safety level is at a yellow, which means safe for tubers only over the age of 18. Once the water levels recede further later in the summer, it will likely be safe for children to tube as well. CBS "The river is flowing fast," Gomez added. "That's what I would say. There's a lot of good rapids going in and out, then it chills out a bit. Right back into some kicks and then chills out. So we're just ebb and flowing through the creek." After two summers of new restrictions in Golden regarding tubing rentals and certain parking ordinances, this year is set to be quiet in comparison. The city didn't pass any new rules to begin this season, which means there's a chance for crowds and businesses to find an equilibrium as Clear Creek continues its ascent as a foothills summer destination. "It's early season", Gomez said. "It's really cold for most people, but it can deter you. But by July, early August, it'll be a constant flow of people." CBS All of Thursday afternoon in Golden, families hung out on the Creekside with their young children while kayakers trained in the rapids just upriver. Tubers walked the paths to drop in and see what was in store. Nestor is excited for what's to come, from the heaviest rapids to the smoothest eddies, and is looking forward to seeing everyone who comes out to enjoy it. "If you go all the way up Clear Creek, you can literally have a day of hiking, rock climbing, end the day tubing," Gomez said. "End at The Mill and get a beer and a meal? Dude, the stoke is high!"
National Post
10-06-2025
- National Post
Family shares love for boy, 10, killed in Vancouver boat crash: 'He was a champion'
Article content Article content Shelley Klassen says her 10-year-old son Lionel and his best friend since kindergarten were 'super excited' on a hot, sunny Saturday to spend the afternoon tubing on the waters off Cates Park in North Vancouver. Article content 'We thought it was a great, fun day for the kids,' said the grieving mother over the phone on Monday — while she and the family come to grips with Lionel's death when the inflatable raft they were being towed on was hit by a speed boat, a catastrophic crash that also left his friend in critical condition. Article content North Vancouver RCMP say the driver of the boat that hit them was arrested and released on conditions until an Aug. 27 court date, and police allege speed and alcohol are likely factors. Article content Klassen said they thought they did their 'due diligence' and knew the family well who were towing the boys behind their boat. 'The mother was an experienced boater and she had taken the kids out many times. … It was going to be a great day of fun out on the water. Article content 'We did not think in a million years something like this would happen.' Article content Klassen said the boys and the adults with them were due home around 9 p.m. When they failed to show up, she texted, then called the other boy's mother. Article content 'She answered the phone, but she was incoherent,' said Klassen. 'She couldn't tell me, she just was mumbling and crying, and saying, 'I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry.'' Article content After frantically calling 911 and hospitals, Klassen and her husband, Jason Hall, were told police were coming to see them. Their youngest child was dead. Article content 'We've been told that he was killed on impact, thank god,' said Klassen. 'I'm praying that he didn't see it coming and he went out joyfully.' Article content Article content 'He was that kid where everybody loved him, and he was always for the underdog,' said Klassen. 'He was full of life and light, he was that guy, joyful, dancing, non-stop funny, great sense of humour,' she said. 'We were so ridiculously blessed to have him.' Article content Klassen and Hall say Lionel's friend is not doing well. They've been told he has a brain injury and several skull and limb fractures. 'He's in an induced coma and he's non-responsive,' said Klassen. Article content Klassen said Lionel was a budding sports phenom who liked everything, including track, rugby and soccer, but especially soccer. 'He got to see Lionel Messi play when he came (to Vancouver). He got to go to the game.' Article content Police say the investigation continues. 'We expect to forward charges at a later date,' said RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak on Monday. After the collision, many people reported seeing a speed boat that matched the description of the vessel that police towed — a Scarab 33 cigarette boat — speeding around Indian Arm that day. Article content Just after 6 p.m., John Belisle and his wife were in their kayaks when they spotted a boat leaving Deep Cove at speeds of about 80 km/h. It was initially beside with another watercraft, said Belisle, and he wasn't sure if they were racing or travelling together. But within seconds, the Scarab left the other boat behind in its wake. Article content 'We've never seen a boat going at that speed that close to shore,' he said. 'We were just dumbfounded.' Article content Article content Belisle and his wife visually followed the boat until it disappeared around the bend as it approached Cates Park. 'Both of us were going 'I hope that person doesn't get a kayaker.'' Article content They paddled along, enjoying the busy waterway on a sunny and warm spring evening. Then, about 20 minutes later, they heard sirens pierce the air. Article content Police have not identified the operator of the boat, but friends and acquaintances who know him told Postmedia the man is a 38-year-old North Vancouver resident, and an avid boater. Article content He also likes riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and knows how to fly helicopters. Article content At the time of the crash, the man was with his girlfriend, a male friend and a fourth person. Article content Parents Klassen and Hall say they're telling Lionel's two older siblings the family must 'live big' now, as Lionel did. Article content 'We were telling them, this is for us to live big and be big, and not shrink and crumble,' says Klassen. 'We've got him under our wings, he is still with us. He is the biggest, brightest light and we are always still connected. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Family rescued from Arkansas River
(PUEBLO, Colo.)– A rescue was caught on camera in Pueblo County on Monday, June 9, when bystanders pulled three people out from the Arkansas River after their tube flipped at the Waterworks Park in the Steel City. Multiple people have already drowned in Colorado this year, and on Monday, a family went under the rapids right in front FOX21's camera crew as reporter Carolynn Felling was about to interview the Pueblo Fire Department about water safety. The family went from enjoying a day on the river to struggling to stay afloat in a matter of seconds. 'You know, he could have lost his life. She could have lost her life, and her family,' said Rebecca Helbermin, a witness who saw the family go under. It can happen to anyone in a moment. 'If she hadn't asked for help, she probably wouldn't have made it. She was yelling for help and then those guys came and tried to help,' said Helbermin. The family almost lost their lives tubing down the Arkansas River at a popular water park in Pueblo. 'Nobody should be in the water today, especially with the flows that we have today,' said Tim Trujillo, Public Information Officer with the Pueblo Fire Department. As the family made their way down a steep drop, their tube flipped and they went under, and the only one wearing a life jacket was a little boy. 'They were rescued by a bystander here on the river, they refused care, but it all goes back to understanding what's going on. Thankfully, there was someone here who had some experience in the water and was able to get in there and get them out,' said Trujillo. The park is a popular spot for various water activities, but it can be extremely dangerous with high tides and fast currents. 'The little boy had a hard time even breathing and so did the father, my thought is if you're going down there you need to have protection,' said Helbermin. The Pueblo Fire Department said the park is designed to spin you out of the current using large boulders to help separate the fast speeds. 'Everything here is engineered to kind of kick you out of that main wave, even to the outside, where this softer, slower water will bring you back up to where you started,' said Trujillo. However, if you find yourself in a dangerous situation, the fire department said it's key not to panic. The cold shock when you fall or dive into the water can cause your muscles to cramp, making it difficult to swim. 'To us, that's the most important part is being prepared. This water's really cold, especially when you get it in your mouth and in your lungs, that shock effect locks us up a little bit,' said Trujilo. The Edge in Pueblo offers life jackets for anyone interested in participating in water activities. Colorado law and Pueblo municipal code requires life jackets for all water activities, and you should always check water levels and speeds before making the trip. For more water safety tips click the link above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
