What to bring:

On the river ...

Bathing suit
Quick-drying shorts
T-shirt
Tevas (secure river sandals) or tennis shoes that lace tightly (no bare feet or flip flops)
Hat with brim (with a strap that will keep it on as headwinds come up the river)
Sunglasses (with Chums or Croakies)
Sunscreen (waterproof, high SPF)
Lip balm
Water bottle
Snacks (Clif Bars, Luna Bars, etc.)
Yoga mat
(bring to the covered bridge on Sat morning, then put into truck for transport back to River Haven)

Optional:
Waterproof camera
Paddling gloves
Small fanny pack (to carry lip balm, sunscreen, Clif Bars, etc.)


On land ...

Please let us know if you need to rent camping gear ...

Tent
Pillow
Sleeping bag or bedding
Thermarest, air mattress or foam pad
Tarp to place under tent

Sun hat
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Extra shoes and socks
Extra sets of clothes
Insect repellent
Flashlight with extra batteries
Windbreaker, fleece or light jacket for evening (bring layers, as temps may vary)
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.
Towel(s)
Reading materials
Yoga mat or Sarong
Yoga blanket (if you have one)
Journal and pen
Camp chair (optional)
Water bottle (drink lots and drink BEFORE you get thirsty)
Trash bag(s) for your personal trash*
Solar shower (optional)
Inner tube, foam noodle or other flotation device (for river lounging at camp)
Tissues or handiwipes (for your tent)

Plate, bowl, silverware*
Thermal drinking mug*

A piece of fabric or decor, and a cushy pillow, to make your weekend home more homey.

Healthy snacks to enjoy between meals.
Bring anything you'd rather not live without ... Clif Bars can go in your fanny pack for the river.

And for the evening campfire . . .
Musical instruments, bells, drums, whistles, flutes, rattles, songs, stories, poems, etcetera ~* ~* ~* ~* ~*

*We will follow the principles of Leave No Trace, minimizing the use of paper products by bringing our own sturdy and washable plates, cups, and silverware. Whatever we bring in, we will also take out, with each person taking responsibility for the trash they create.

The river begins here and now, as we begin to prepare for the trip ...
As we step into this experience, we're stepping into a community.
Let's each bring our intention for personal and collective joy, ease, grace and flow ...

Cooperation, generosity & contribution to the greater whole hold the key to making this an out-of-the-ordinary river experience ...