TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE CANOE TRIP AT PIGEON RIVER CANOE & CAMP

BEGINNERS:

• Take a short trip.
• Don't take young children on your first trip.

EVERYONE:

• Wear tennis shoes or water shoes for foot protection.
• Protect yourself from the elements (sun, wind, storms).
• Use a strap on your sunglasses.
• Bring along a thrist quenching drink.
• Carry food and clothing in a water-tight container and secure it to the canoe.
• Allow sufficient time for swimming, resting and picnicking.
   
• Wear your personal floatation device at all times.
• Allow no more than 3 to a canoe unless you receive special permission.
• Do not overload your canoe.
• Do not leave your canoe or equipment unattended.
   
• Keep off private property.
• Show respect to others on the river.
• Respect fishermen and do not cross their lines.
   
• Enjoy the wildlife and wild flowers but leave them behind.
• Use litter bags.
• Take only pictures and leave only footprints.