Haywood Waters will host a paddle tour accompanied by the beautiful autumn foliage of Lake Logan on from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
Participants will meet at the Lake Logan Boat House on the south side of the lake. Parking is available across the road.
The tour will include a history of the lake and the ecosystems within the 85-acre reservoir. In the 1930s, the West Fork of the Pigeon River was dammed, forming Lake Logan to ensure a reserve water source for operations at the Canton paper mill.
The event is part of Haywood Waterways “Get to Know Your Watershed” series of outdoor hikes, lectures, and paddle tours. The organization works to maintain and improve the waterways of Haywood County through education, public events, and partnerships that bring technical and financial resources to restore degraded waterways.
Boats, paddles, and life jackets will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own equipment. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The event is free for members and a $5 donation for nonmembers. Haywood Waterways’ memberships start at $25. Space is limited to 10 individuals. RSVP no later than Wednesday, Oct. 21. Registration is available at haywoodwaterways.org.