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4th of July
We set out early on the 4th of July for the Hillsborough River State Park. The parking lot by the pool was full but a space opened up right in front of the canoe launch area.
Although canoes were launching steadily, everyone was headed downriver. We were the only canoe to head upriver. Again the river was totally different due to the storm. The rocks that usually cause the rapids were entirely submerged.
We paddled for about an hour until we came upon a tree that looked like it would be challenging to navigate.
We turned around, paddled back to the canoe launch, and went about a mile downstream - there were more obstacles this way but this time they were man-made instead of natural.
This park is an excellent paddle even on holidays! Full set of pictures under the cut
We set out early on the 4th of July for the Hillsborough River State Park. The parking lot by the pool was full but a space opened up right in front of the canoe launch area.
Although canoes were launching steadily, everyone was headed downriver. We were the only canoe to head upriver. Again the river was totally different due to the storm. The rocks that usually cause the rapids were entirely submerged.
We paddled for about an hour until we came upon a tree that looked like it would be challenging to navigate.
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| Here the river was blocked by debris |
We turned around, paddled back to the canoe launch, and went about a mile downstream - there were more obstacles this way but this time they were man-made instead of natural.
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| Man-made obstacles |
This park is an excellent paddle even on holidays! Full set of pictures under the cut
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| This is a small suspension bridge over the river. |
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| Some boys fishing, we helped them retrieve a stuck hook. |
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| This tree was probably felled during TS Debby |
