If you’re headed to St. Paul, MN this fall and would like to explore Pickerel Lake, then check out the Paddle Share Station. Located in Lilydale Regional Park, this new location offers single-person and tandem kayak rentals, as well as adaptive kayaking gear. The adaptive equipment, which was provided by Creating Ability, includes a boat chariot (to launch the kayak), and a kayak with an adaptive seat, paddle and outriggers.

It’s easy to reserve a kayak too — just go to www.paddleshare.org, choose your location and add the equipment to your shopping cart. After your order is processed you will be given a code to unlock a Paddle Share locker that contains the equipment. Kayaks can be rented for up to 2 hours, and must be returned to the same Paddle Share location. Rental rates are $20 for a single-person kayak, and $35 for a tandem kayak. There is no extra charge for the adaptive equipment. Kayaks are available from Friday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.  For more information, visit www.paddleshare.org.