I might have mentioned before that I have a friend in the pinelands commission. She invited me to join her and her co-workers, and her fiance (also a friend), who happens to be a burlington county prosecutor, so I had to watch my step.:rofl: for a kayak trip down the Great Egg Harbor River. This river was one of the few that I haven't canoed/kayaked in the pine barrens so I took her up on the opportunity. It was about 20 people just in our group + a few others who were at the livery. I just had the livery port my kayak for me.
I met "Watershed" Fred Acres, whom I am sure I have heard his name mentioned before, and Donna (can't recall last name) and her husband Joe and their kids. Donna has been with the Pinelands commission since '79 very close to it's inception. A very cheerful and informative person, I found out that we have friend in common...none other that PBX Bob!!!
Anyway, the group took off from penny pot at about 10:45 am. A very large group indeed.
A bit crowded going down, but all were in good spirits. I was surprised that the river was predominantly decidious/mostly swamp maple for almost the whole length of the trip. Although pitch pine was visable just over the bank beyond the river bed.
Here is a rest stop along the way.
A number of willow oaks were present along the river.
This section of the river was not as remote as I am used to but, the houses that did boarder the river where quite nice.
This one was almost hard to spot.
A very cool cabin.
The river was very easy going and surprisingly litter free, not remote enough (in this section) to my taste. Not much in the way of wildlife, I didn't see one turtle, or snake or heron. But still a nice cruise on a beautiful day with some great people. We ended just down stream from Weymouth Furnance and the trip took about 4 and a half hours.
From left to right: Me, Tim (fiance to Brawin) and Brawin.
Jeff
I met "Watershed" Fred Acres, whom I am sure I have heard his name mentioned before, and Donna (can't recall last name) and her husband Joe and their kids. Donna has been with the Pinelands commission since '79 very close to it's inception. A very cheerful and informative person, I found out that we have friend in common...none other that PBX Bob!!!
Anyway, the group took off from penny pot at about 10:45 am. A very large group indeed.
A bit crowded going down, but all were in good spirits. I was surprised that the river was predominantly decidious/mostly swamp maple for almost the whole length of the trip. Although pitch pine was visable just over the bank beyond the river bed.
Here is a rest stop along the way.
A number of willow oaks were present along the river.
This section of the river was not as remote as I am used to but, the houses that did boarder the river where quite nice.
This one was almost hard to spot.
A very cool cabin.
The river was very easy going and surprisingly litter free, not remote enough (in this section) to my taste. Not much in the way of wildlife, I didn't see one turtle, or snake or heron. But still a nice cruise on a beautiful day with some great people. We ended just down stream from Weymouth Furnance and the trip took about 4 and a half hours.
From left to right: Me, Tim (fiance to Brawin) and Brawin.
Jeff
