This morning, instead of going to the creek, we drove to Pymatuning Lake for the canoe trip. We were supposed to canoe on the creek but, the water was too high from excessive rain. We launched the canoes and set off. First we took a little detour into an alcove to learn about some of the plants in it. Brian, the canoe insructor from yesterday, knew everything we wanted to know about the lake and its plantlife. We paddled our canoes until our arms were tired and our stomachs grumbled. A small island in the middle of the lake made a perfect place for a picnic. We sat on the beach and ate our lunch. The alure of the water was too much, soon most of us were in the lake, bathing suit or not. We splashed around in the water until we regretfully left the cool water to get ready to return. Before we left the island we made sure to give a big hug to anyone who was still dry. On the way back, we spotted two great blue herions and a few canada geese. We pulled the canoes back onto the shore and loaded them up. At the end of the day we were exhausted but we all had a great time!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Don't Rock the Boat: The Creek Camp Canoe Trip
This morning, instead of going to the creek, we drove to Pymatuning Lake for the canoe trip. We were supposed to canoe on the creek but, the water was too high from excessive rain. We launched the canoes and set off. First we took a little detour into an alcove to learn about some of the plants in it. Brian, the canoe insructor from yesterday, knew everything we wanted to know about the lake and its plantlife. We paddled our canoes until our arms were tired and our stomachs grumbled. A small island in the middle of the lake made a perfect place for a picnic. We sat on the beach and ate our lunch. The alure of the water was too much, soon most of us were in the lake, bathing suit or not. We splashed around in the water until we regretfully left the cool water to get ready to return. Before we left the island we made sure to give a big hug to anyone who was still dry. On the way back, we spotted two great blue herions and a few canada geese. We pulled the canoes back onto the shore and loaded them up. At the end of the day we were exhausted but we all had a great time!
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Was the beach like the beach at the ocean with lots of sand? Is it good to see a Great Blue Heron?
No the beach did not have much sand at all. There has been a lot of rain lately, so the water is pretty high still and most of the sand that is usually exposed is covered by water. Yes, it is good to see Great Blue Herons. They are an interesting species and always fun to see!
Looks like a good time. Who didn't get wet? did anyone get dunked? what kind of cool flora and fauna did you see. Sounds like a fun day and you will sleep quite well tonight. CE
It looks so refreshing! And deserted - were their any other people on the lake?
Sounds like the canoe trip was a lot of fun! If it was as hot there as it was here in PGH, the swimming had to be great. We love the pictures, hope you're taking lots of them to show us later.
Looks like you're having fun.
Why wasn't I invited?
Nunny
Hey Troy:
Looks like you having a ton of fun. We wish we were there! Can't wait to hear all about the camp. We looked for you on French Creek yesterday now we know you weren't there. Have fun and see you tomorrow.
Mom and Nonnie
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