When:
8/2/25 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMStart: Hidden Falls Regional Park (North Gate) (View Map)
End: Harriet Island (View Map)
Fee: $10 ($10 Youth)
Description:
Join us for our fifth year celebrating ASL Day on the River — a fun, inclusive, and accessible paddling adventure led by Wilderness Inquiry! Whether you’re Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, a signer, or a community ally, this event is designed with access, community, and connection at its core.
We’ll paddle together down the Mississippi River from Hidden Falls to Harriet Island, with ASL-fluent and DDBHH+ staff and support throughout the experience.
Schedule of the Day
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lunch & Social Time
Arrive early to connect with others, meet your trip leaders, and enjoy a light lunch before we hit the water.
12:00 PM: Safety Talk & Orientation
Our Outdoor Leaders will cover paddling basics, safety procedures, river rules, and access information with ASL interpretation and visual aids provided.
12:45 PM: Launch & Paddle!
We’ll begin our paddle down the Mississippi, enjoying the scenery, sharing stories, and moving together as a community.
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Arrival at Harriet Island & Shuttle Back
We’ll wrap up at Harriet Island where a shuttle bus will be ready to bring participants back to Hidden Falls.