This was the scene early yesterday morning, several hours before our kayaks would pull ashore at this very spot. Quiet, serene, inviting. I arrived early, spent several reflective minutes here being grateful for the fun trips Iâve taken down this river, and then headed back to parking lot to prep for the dayâs paddle and to meet two friends who Iâd soon be introducing to the river.
After getting my gear in order for the vehicle shuttle, I returned to the shoreline with a trash bag and a grabber tool to rid the area of careless trash. These places require our constant stewardship and loveânot our selfish entitlement that ruins the experience for everyone else.
