My City July 2021

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BY CHERYL DENNISON

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY KAYAK FLINT

It’s a beautiful summer day.The air is warm and the river is refreshingly cool, teeming with wildlife – mink, beaver, turtles and a variety of fish. Bald eagles can be spotted in the trees along the banks. Kayak Flint offers nature enthusiasts an opportunity to view the city from a different perspective while enjoying a peaceful trip down the Flint River, according to Sarah Scheitler who co-manages the project with Jaime Welch. A certified kayak instructor, Welch is one of a handful of instructors in the state who is qualified to teach people with disabilities how to kayak. She also leads guided paddle trips. Scheitler handles the business aspects, marketing and staff. →

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