BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kevin’s Lazy River Adventure, hosted by Big Coal River Branch/Coal River Group, an annual 10.5-mile float trip down the Historic Big Coal River throughout Boone County, will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9 am to 5 pm.
The float begins at John Slack Park in Racine and concludes downstream at the Dartmont Park in Ashford. There is no entry fee and a large picnic-style cookout will be held at the Dartmont Park as participants are exiting the river.
Each year, floating enthusiasts from across the nation travel to Boone County for this event. “This is what it’s all about. Fun on our beautiful Big Coal River,” said Teresa Perdue Founder and Event Organizer on a post in the group’s event page. For the safety of participants, event organizers stress that life vest must be worn at all times.
Donations are accepted and shirts will be sold for $20 to $23 depending on the size.
Professional videography of 2018’s Kevin’s Lazy River Adventure can be viewed here.
This free event is sponsored by local businesses, organizations, and individuals including but not limited to; J&K Automotive, Tyler Trucking, Boone Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic, Todd, Judy Ford, Caldwell Insurance Agency, Whitesville State Bank, Coal River Group, Virco Contracting, Inc., WV Landtrust, Chambers Family, Rogers Oil Co., Inc, Bridge Road Bistro, Appalachian Botanical Co., Dunlap Termite & Pest Control, Family Life Pharmacy, Inside Out Creative, Boone County Ambulance Authority, WV American Water, Sammy Haddad, and Betty Ireland.
Boat rental inquiries can be found at www.coalrivergroup.com and event organizers can be reached at either 304-836-5948 or 304-837-3702.
The addresses of each park are listed below:
John Slack Park
121 John Slack Circle
Racine, WV 25165
Dartmont Park
100 Bywood Lane
Ashford, WV 25009