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May 30 Pine River, Dobson to Low

Published on 5/30/2013

About 14 river miles were covered on a nice day for paddling. Lunch was at Peterson Bridge. A goodly amount of trash was picked up, including a jello-shot trashed firepit. No intentional or unintentional swims were observed. Water level was high meaning most rocks were covered and there was little need to paddle downstream.

 
 
John Heiam and Gerry Wilgus haul out an inflatable boat and kayak and Low Bridge Landing.  The inflatable was practice for an upcoming whitewater trip Gerald and Susan are taking.
 
 
Marvin Puska points to the black hole rapidly swallowing the Pine River.  This is the Peterson Bridge Landing.
 
 
John Veasey paddles beneath Peterson Bridge.
 
 
John Willis in a calm stretch.
 
 
 
Susan and Gerald Wilgus. 
 
 
 
 
Lois Goldstein and John Heiam brave a double canoe. 
 
 
Susan Benz and John Veasey, guests from Florida.
 
 
John Willis relaxes in the rough stretch. 
 
 
John Veasey navigates the riffle.
 
 
Angie Willis getting ready to be splashed.
 
Marlene Puska demonstrating a low brace passing through the rapids.
 
 
John Walton models a club shirt.
 
Narrative by John Walton.  Photos by John Walton and John Heiam