Links & Recommended Sites
KCKA Associate/Business Members: (Please support our sponsors!)(Please
remember to thank them for advertising in the Kansas Paddler Newsletter)
Coleman Factory Outlet Store - Wichita, KS - 316-264-0836 - Camping and paddling gear
Einstein's Outdoor Outfitters - Topeka, KS - 785-357-4104 - Outdoor Outfitters
Kansas City Paddler - Peculiar, MO - 816-779-1195 - Canoes, Kayaks, Paddling Gear and Clothing
Kansas River Canoe Co. - Lawrence, KS - 785-842-3877 - Campground + Float Trips
Ozark Adventures - Springfield, MO - 417-889-6633 - Camping and paddling gear
Quiet Canoes - Atchison, KS - 913-367-4084 - Custom canoes, repairs, trips
The Pathfinder - Manhattan, KS - 785-539-5639 - Outdoor Equipment Specialists
Clubs, Organizations, Friends:
American Canoe Association - Official ACA Website
Arkansas River Coalition - Environmental Group to protect and improve the Arkansas River
Kansas Canoe & Kayak Association – Official KCKA Website
Kansas Paddler Home Page - TJ Hittle
Sierra Club - Kansas Chapter - Local part of the nation's number one environmental group.
KansasWhitewater.org - Shares their message board with KCKA
Missouri Whitewater Association
Colorado White Water Association
American Red Cross - Midway-Kansas Chapter (Wichita) - CPR, First Aid, Kayak & Sailing Classes
San Diego Kayak Club - Links to S. California Tides and Surf Forecast
Public (Commercial Free) Information Resources:
Commercial Links - Education, Clothing, Equipment, Rentals
Whitewater Research & Safety Institute - Newly designed helmets
NOC - 10% discount to KCA members
Mountain Sports - Arlington, TX
Sparrow Hawk Camp Illionois River, Oklahoma
Colorado Kayak Supply - Salida, CO, Buena Vista, CO
Ozark Outdoor Supply - Little Rock, Arkansas
Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Ozark Adventures - Springfield, MO
Dynamic Earth - Springfield, MO
Used Kayaks, Canoes & Gear
BoaterTalk - good source for used boats and gear
MountainBuzz.com - good source for used boats and gear
Arkansas Canoe Club Message Board - good source for used boats and gear
Missouri Whitewater Association Message Board
Kansas City Whitewater Cub Message Board
Kansas Whitewater Org Message Board
Wichita Paddler Equipment For Sale/Wanted
Hypothermia:
Used Boat Shipping
Forward Air, Inc. - Terminal to Terminal only and Approx $100
DHL Trucking
WichitaPaddler.com - Home Page
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