 The Levisa Fork Paddle Fest will be kicking off for its seventh year on Saturday, May 28th and will run until September, taking place on the fourth Saturday of every month. Yeah, so we are back. This is our seventh year of the Levisa Fork Paddle Fest that's here in Prestonsburg. And one is kind of unbelievable that we're at seven years and it's still going so strong, but it is such a fantastic event. If you've not done it before, it is just over an eight mile paddle through the Levisa Fork River. Of course, we start behind Billy Rays at River Park and then we take it all the way to the Combs Airport on the Floyd Johnson County line. And it's just a great event that really is open to all skill levels because this particular course, we call it more of an endurance course. And by that, I mean, there's really no rapids. So you don't have to worry about being like a paddling pro, very low rapids. And there's a lot of people that come out and they really utilize it as an exercise and activity-based event where you come out, try and get your best time. It really is open to everybody, everybody that can be on a watercraft. Registration for the event will be on site and begin at 8 a.m. The cost to participate is $15 per person, which covers shuttle service and lunch. If you are bringing your own kayak or canoe, we ask that you drop those off first at River Park behind Billy Rays. You can grab you some breakfast if you want and then come on down to the airport. So that's the ending point. So you'll come on down to the airport to register and then that's actually where you will catch your shuttle to go to the beginning point. The reason we do it that way is it was one of the biggest changes we've made over the last two years and got great reviews on it. So that way because people stagger when they finish up. So when you're finished, you eat lunch and then you literally hop in your car and you go. We are Pikeville Medical Center and we are an amazing place to work. Healthcare heroes of all types work here. All who deserve great rewards. So while our heroes are working hard to take care of our patients and visitors, we are taking care of them with top tier benefits, higher pay rates and great sign on bonuses. So join our team today. So what are you waiting for? Applaud today. Incredible opportunities await at PMCjobs.org. For those seeking to participate in Paddle Fest but do not own their own kayak, there are renting options available. Pro Fitness and the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park will be renting both kayaks and canoes. Come on out. You know, I can't tell you how many people that have reached out and say I've always wanted to try this. It seems like such a fun event. I'll be honest with you, it is. It's a lot of fun. And so many people that are so happy after they do it. Some people come by themselves if your friends don't want to come out. This is the perfect event to get acquainted with water also one because they're searching water rescue on the water in the front and the back the entire time. There with the first person there until the last person comes off the water. So one you're in a really safe and controlled environment but also I can't tell you how many people have come just by themselves and then they make so many friends along the way because you're out sharing this great experience with people. Or they do it as a family day out so you can bring the kids come on out and have fun. It really is open to everybody. For a full breakdown and extra event details, visit Prestonsburgky.org. To rent a watercraft, call Pro Fitness at 606-886-8604 or Jenny Wiley State Resort Park at 606-889-1790. For Mountain Top News, I'm Kelsey Dean.