Patoka Lake is hosting a guided kayak trip beginning at the King’s Bridge boat ramp on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. Participants should bring their own kayak, life vests, and refreshments for the two-hour paddle.

The trip will go upstream from Patoka Lake and visit Grimes Lake Marsh. Bald eagles, beaver and other wildlife have been seen in the area.

Participants should arrive by 8:45 a.m. to sign in and prepare to launch. Non-motorized boat launch permits are required and will be sold at the event for $5 or can be purchased at the Patoka Lake office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

For more information, contact the Nature Center at 812-685-2447.

Patoka Lake (on.IN.gov/patokalake) is at 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513.

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Media contact: Dana Reckelhoff, Patoka Lake Nature Center, 812-685-2447