Welcome
If you find yourself longing to know what river travel in Ohio was like or are just looking to spend sometime outdoors, Ohio Historical Canoe Route Association (OHCRA) can answer those interests and curiosities for you.
Members of OHCRA have found that river travel is an excellent way to capture a sense of Ohio's history. Joining in on OHCRA events offers an eye-opening look at the natural beauty of Ohio. Through first-hand experience members get to understand the dependence Native American and European explorers had on river travel in Ohio.
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Our History
OHCRA was conceived by Department of Natural Resources Water Division Chief, Jim French, in the fall of 1982. The purpose of OHCRA was reopening and canoeing the three Ohio River to Lake Erie routes used by the Native American Indians. Now in it's 29th year of paddling the streams of Ohio, OHCRA members have fun exploring the water highways of the great state of ohio.
Officers
- President - Tony Sands
- Secretary - Ted Spradlin
- Treasure - Tom Burger
- Assistants - Harold Scobie, Paul Kerlin
2012 Event Schedule
| Date | River | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| March 9,10,11 | Canoecopia Madison, WI | Tony (419)845-2010 |
| March 23,24,25 | Kokosing River | Tony (419)845-2010 |
| April 13,14,15 | Ohio Brush Creek | Lance (513)289-3537 |
| May 18,19,20,21 | Great Miami River | Tony (419)845-2010 |
| June 29,30 July 1 | Symmes Creek | Jock (740)385-4346 |
| July 20,21,22 | Tuscarawas River | Harold (330)328-7354 |
| August 17,18,19 | Mad River | Ted (812)577-0248 |
| September14,15,16 | Upper Little Miami River | Wil (419)695-0411 |
| October 12,13,14 | Greenville Creek or Little Miami | Ted (812)577-0248 |
| November 4, 2012 | Annual Planning Meeting | Tony (419)845-2010 |
