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Trip Reports

May 1 Pine River , Elm Flats to Peterson

Published on 5/1/2010

Who came?

Lois & John, Angie Willis, Karen Mueller, Bob Fitch
 

Where did you go?

Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson Bridge

 

How was it?

Gorgeous!  Trillium and marsh marigolds were out, and leaves in trees 
 

What kind of boats were there?

One tandem canoe (J&L), 2 kayaks (A&K), one solo canoe (B)

 

Anything noteworthy?

We used a shuttle service from Pine River Paddlesports Center, who are the wonderful folks who constantly clean and clear the river.  They had obviously done a LOT of safety work earlier this spring, as evidenced by numerous new cuts of branches that otherwise would have been major impediments to downstream navigation.  We didn't see anyone until lunchtime at Dobson, and then it was just two small groups of kayakers who we easily passed.  We also witnessed all the new construction at the river accesses that had been done last summer and fall using stimulus money.  Sunshine and temps in the 70's.  Nobody dumped.  Good friends, great river!