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Photos: Madison opens new park along the Dan River
John Webb, Amber Johnson, Shyenne Ore and Chase Ore, all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler paddles her kayak on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler paddles her kayak on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Jo Proia paddles her kayak over the waves on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler rides her kayak over the waves on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Kayakers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Madison mayor David Myers leads the ribbon cutting at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler paddles her kayak on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler paddles her kayak on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Jo Proia paddles her kayak under the Lindsey Bridge that crosses the Dan River at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
A kayaker paddle over the waves on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Kelley Neiderhiser paddles her kayak on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Canoes and kayaks on hand for the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
The new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Madison mayor David Myers at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
A man carries his canoe along the bank of the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers gather for the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Anna Wheeler and Kelley Neiderhiser prepare to launch for the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
A canoe on hand for the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
The crowd gathered for the opening ceremonies of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Paddlers on the Dan River at the opening of the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Friends enjoy tubing at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
The Dan River at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
John Webb, Chase Ore, Amber Johnson and Shyenne Ore all float down the Dan River in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The friends all started their adventure by launching from the ramp at the new Madison River Park.
The Dan River flows by the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Kayla Handy and her 18-month-old cousin Lily Handy play in the edge of the Dan River at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Kayla Handy and her 18-month-old cousin Lily Handy play in the edge of the Dan River at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Christina Brown watches as her children Neriah, 5, and Neilah, 3, play in the edge of the Dan River at the new Madison River Park in Madison, N.C., on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
