Eddyline Kayaks relocating from Pacific Northwest to Siloam Springs

by Paul Gatling (pgatling@nwabj.com)

Recreational kayak manufacturer Eddyline Kayaks is moving its corporate address from Washington to Northwest Arkansas.

The move to downtown Siloam Springs will be completed before the end of the year.

“At Eddyline, our purpose is to build quality craft that inspires people to enjoy clean and healthy waterways,” Eddyline president and co-owner Scott Holley said. “The Natural State, Arkansas, resonates deeply with our ethos as a responsible business entity and community participant.”

Eddyline Kayaks relocating from Pacific Northwest to Siloam Springs

Paddleboarders, kayakers and more flock to WOKA Whitewater Park’s grand opening

by Paul Gatling (pgatling@nwabj.com)

One of Northwest Arkansas’ newest tourist draws is just across the border in Oklahoma. But there’s no denying that The Waters of Oklahoma and Arkansas (WOKA) Whitewater Park’s ripple effects will be far-reaching.

“We typically have to go a long way for something like this,” said Jerrid Gelinas of Siloam Springs. He’s an avid paddler and president of the Arkansas Canoe Club’s Northwest Arkansas Chapter. “Normally, we go to Tennessee, West Virginia; this is a new opportunity for a lot of paddlers around here. To be out here surfing paddleboards, boogie boards, kayaks, canoes and tubes is really cool.”

Gelinas was one of several hundred visitors to the 30-acre whitewater adventure park during its opening weekend on Sept. 15-17.

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Whitewater park near Siloam Springs opens this weekend

by Paul Gatling (pgatling@nwabj.com)

The city of Siloam Springs and Oklahoma-based utility Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) have announced the anticipated opening of WOKA Whitewater Park this weekend.

Operating hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 15) and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Park officials said a formal grand opening at the park is planned for next spring.

According to a news release, free parking and limited concessions will be available this weekend, with equipment available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Whitewater-specific personal equipment is also welcome.

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WOKA Whitewater Park