20th 'Round the Islands' canoe race is Saturday in Colton

COLTON -- The 20th annual ‘Round the Islands Canoe Race is slated for Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of races, fireworks and food.

The Higley Association will sponsor the popular family oriented ‘Round the Islands Canoe and Kayak Race.” Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

The race will begin and end at Brookfield Power’s “Big Rock” picnic area and boat launch off Pine Road. The adult and youth races will take paddlers on a scenic tour of a portion of Higley Flow. The child’s race is one mile in length with the longer race proceeding over a four mile course.

The race is described as recreational with a class for every paddler. There are six classes with more added on race day to ...more