National Canoe Competition begins next week in Oscoda

The Oscoda Pres has this about the upcoming National Canoe Competition next week:

About 5,000 people are expected to take part in over 100 races during the United States Canoe Nationals to be held next week in Oscoda. Races will be held Aug. 9-12 and organizers plan to take advantage of all the different types of water bodies in the Oscoda Area. Races will be held in the AuSable River, on Van Ettan Lake, and on Lake Huron.

The competitions are Olympic qualifying events and are open to everyone who is a member of the United States Canoe Association. People may purchase a membership at Warrior Pavilion when they register prior to a race. National Forest parking passes also will be available throughout the week at Warrior Pavilion.