New Adventure, access, and community connection have arrived at Beaubien Woods! Nestled in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Beaubien Woods is a 279-acre natural gem where prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats meet. Centered around scenic Flatfoot Lake—the vibrant preserve that is located off W. Doty Ave S,…
The American Society of Landscape Architects 2025 National Conference is happening now in New Orleans! Will we see you there? Stop by BoardSafe’s Booth #1619 in the Exhibit Hall to meet Tom, Kelly, and Dave from BoardSafe Docks and HIVE Paddlesports. You’ll get to see BoardSafe's Adaptive Kayak…
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to explore Tennessee State Parks. Cooler temperatures, vibrant fall colors, and calm waters make it an ideal season for kayaking and connecting with nature. As part of the Access 2030 Initiative, Tennessee State Parks continues to lead the nation in…
The World Canals Conference 2025 is coming to Buffalo, NY, September 21-25 on the Erie Canal, and you should, too! This conference will bring together the brightest minds working on inland waterways to share ideas and inspiration for the future of inland waterways. Come see Tom Warchol of…
Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tipton, Tennessee, recently installed a BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak launch at Kirby Pocket. This new addition improves accessibility for all visitors, especially those with disabilities or limited mobility, allowing everyone to enjoy kayaking on the lake. For those interested in visiting the park, its…
Carley Pearson, ADA Coordinator for Knox County, TN, demonstrates the features she uses at the BoardSafe Accessible Kayak and Canoe Launch located at Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, TN. 🎥 Watch Carley in the full video here: fb.watch/BkGlsjJJCL. Eric Collins, Park Manager at Seven Islands, shared,…
July 22, 2025 It’s been a humbling week at BoardSafe Docks. Our Adaptive Kayak Launch received a lot of press in the last two weeks. 👏👏👏 Our kayak launch caters to a wide range of abilities, providing universal access to paddlers seeking to enjoy the water. BoardSafe’s Launch…
BoardSafe Docks of Fleetwood, PA, is helping to connect anglers, and now kayakers, to Bill Dance Signature Lakes throughout Tennessee State Parks. Those who love to fish in Tennessee waters are seeing significant improvements to their lakes, thanks to the Bill Dance Signature Lakes initiative. Legendary fisherman Bill…
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, more than 450 Camden residents joined Upstream Alliance to celebrate the grand opening of the Cooper River Water Trail in Camden County, New Jersey. The day was packed with family-friendly activities, including kayaking from the new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch, nature walks, fishing…
Steel City Rowing, Friends of the Riverfront, and Verona Borough in PA just celebrated the launch of something big—Verona’s brand-new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. The riverfront party and ribbon-cutting ceremony were packed with activities to mark this exciting milestone, kick off the summer, and get things rolling on…