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Trip Reports

August 31 Boardman, Brown Bridge Landing to Beitner

Irene Marcussen | Published on 8/31/2022
It was an excellent paddle with 10 folks: Lois & John, Paul & Irene, Glenn, Bob, Harold, Marlene, John W. and Susan. The weather was beautiful in the high 70’s and the water was perfect. Wonderful views of a variety of birds and wildlife: Bald Eagle, Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Solitary Sandpipers , Red Tailed Hawk, turtles, a huge buck graced Lois and Paul by fording the river in front of them, a fierce giant alligator (not real), a conclave of 5 floatable donkeys overseeing the activity on the river. Thanks Lois for a great paddle. Followed by a wonderful lunch at Opa! Grille
Photos by John H and Irene

View from the launch area at Brown Bridge Landing


Glenn, John H and Harold


Bob & Paul


Just look at t
he sky; this is why we live here!


The water is cool and clear, but we have to clean our boats later to prevent spreading Didymo


Are these horses or donkeys? If they are donkeys, is it a Democratic caucus?




It's August 31, and fall is around th
e corner


Piper has become very laid back in recent years (wit
h John W)


Weeping willows are just around some of the bends, with Glenn and Marlene


Hi Mister Turtle


Purple loosestrife - pretty but highly invasive in Michigan