The Friends of the Dragon Run will be kicking off the fall paddle season on Oct. 16, with paddle trips ending on Nov. 1.Paddle trips will be held Oct. 16-20, 23-27, 30-31 and Nov. 1. There are two paddle trips scheduled for Oct. 17, 24 and 31.

Trips will be offered each of those days, weather permitting, by reservation only. Registration is currently open using a SignUp Genius link on the website www.dragonrun.org. Details about the paddle trips are displayed on the website by clicking on the Paddle Trip Info button.

Donations must be made at the time of reservation. The suggested amount is $50 per person. Without a donation, you may still paddle but not with an advance reservation.

Refunds will be offered if the Friends has to cancel the paddle due to weather or if a paddler guest is ill. The Friends of the Dragon will provide a kayak for each paddler, a paddle, and life vest. Guests are not allowed to bring their own boats.

As with the first-ever summer paddle, FODR will...