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The Arkansas River in Hutchinson, Kansas is your best destination for outdoor activities. Abundant wildlife and natural surroundings will make your outing a memorable experience. A sandy bottom and a lot of sand bars make for great sunbathing, swimming and picnics.Arkanoe provides everything you need for a safe and enjoyable canoe or kayaking experience including paddles, life vests, boats and shu
09/06/2026
Thanks for driftin’ with us today! Y’all met a long and lazy drift with all of the challenges a drought stressed river has to offer.
Hot temps and a lack of rain continues to draw down levels. Extreme Shallow paddlin’ ahead!
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Hutchinson: ⚠️1.8’@ 71.1cfs😳That’s low y’all!
09/06/2026
Bantamweight paddlers out testing their low water threshold.
Squeeze a li’l more out of your Summer!
Pack light, mind the channel and visit Arkanoe.com
Hutchinson: ⚠️1.82’@73.4cfs🔻
09/05/2026
Some alarming gage readings throughout the entire south central Kansas region as severe drought stretches nearly the entire length of the Arkansas River as it passes through our State.
Challenging river ahead! Our season ends October 25. Visit Arkanoe.com.
I don’t normally post this type of content but, I feel this needs to be shared.
What I saw during this meeting was alarming to say the least.
Our Council Members are there to provide oversight and to protect the community and taxpayers from city government excess and irresponsible spending.
Last night’s Budget Hearing revealed at least one of these Council members understands the assignment.
This comes on the heels of a discussion concerning unsecured grant funding for a massive new project in Carey Park.
I encourage everyone take the time to watch the entire meeting for full context.
08/31/2026
Pay attention folks!
Its budget season for the City of Hutchinson and the Parks Director has big plans for Carey Park. Before giving them free rein over our tax dollars, perhaps the Parks Director can explain how the 4th Avenue river access project, with a $40k price tag ($20k CFAP, $20k CoH) ballooned to well over $100k and yet, still managed to completely disregard ADA requirements for new municipal construction? It also appears that the CFAP grant, the cornerstone of the Director’s proposal, never materialized - leaving tax payers on the hook for the entire bill.🧐 Which would explain the complete and utter lack of planning and maintenance at this site.
Link to the full article in the comments.
Link to the complete listing of CFAP grant recipients in the comments.
08/30/2026
Thanks to all you first-timers who paddled with us today. Challenging conditions as an extremely low and extraordinarily slow river teamed up with a brutal, stiff headwind! Y’all earned your Extreme Shallow Paddlin’ certification today with travel times between 2.5 and 4hrs today, y’all did fantastic!
Extremely low and extraordinarily slow river ahead. Lose the channel and you’ll be walking.
Scorching hot, screamin’ wind and dry conditions ahead. Pack light, stay hydrated and visit Arkanoe.com.
Hutchinson: ⚠️ 1.90’ @ 82.9cfs 🔻
08/29/2026
Go with the flow! Extreme shallow paddlin’ ahead! Visit Arkanoe.com.
08/29/2026
A sweet morning gives way to blustery afternoon!
Pack light, focus on the float and visit Arkanoe.com.
08/29/2026
Shorty says, “when it’s low, go with the flow!”
Extreme shallow paddlin’ ahead!
Pack light, stay hydrated and visit Arkanoe.com.
08/29/2026
Extreme shallow paddlin’ today as these folks take advantage of cool morning temperatures.
Summer returns as temps rise!
Stay hydrated, pack light and visit Arkanoe.com.
Hutchinson: 1.91’@ 84.1cfs 🔻That’s Extreme Shallow Paddlin’!!