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May 24 Pine River, Elm Flats to Peterson

Lois Goldstein | Published on 5/24/2022
A wonderful group:
Leader Lois, Harold, Pam, Jocelyn, Marlene, Donna and Tom
Thanks to Marv for the shuttle service, and to Jake and Josh for river safety work.
Nobody else on the river today, except two fishermen we met at the takeout. 
Forty shades of green.
Good to be back on our favorite northern Michigan river.
Quote of the day, in response to "Where is your gear?"  "Right there next to the big rock".
Photos by Jocelyn

Jake receives the TAPC contribution to Pine River Paddlesports ongoing river clearing.


Marlene, Pam, Harold, Tom, Lois, Donna, Jocelyn at Elm Flats
That's a lot of knee-high rubber boots!


Heading downstream: Pam, Harold, Marlene, Tom, Donna and Lois


Harold collecting trash, including that little yellow "find" on his left which later complemented his lunch.


Jake and Josh had just cleared the river the previous day


Donna


Northern or Pearl Crescent Butterfly            Wild Geranium


Harold enjoying his "find" at lunch: spiked lemon tea. Not sure if Tom approves.


Some fast water


Typical high sand bluff