13 hearty types from the Upper and Middle Potomac Tributary Strategy Teams braved a very cool, cloudy, and windy June day to paddle the Potomac River. Put-in was in the 'gut,' the local name given to a small inlet next to a tiny island under the Rt. 17 bridge in Brunswick, Maryland. |
A leisurely paddle was accelerated by a tailwind pushing the canoers and kayakers downstream 7 miles to Point of Rocks.
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A detour was taken up Catoctin Creek to view the crumbling Catoctin Aqueduct, the focus of current restoration initiatives by several entities. |
Along the way, paddlers had the opportunity to ponder the importance of livestock fencing...
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...enjoy the scenic view... |
...test the water temperature. Looks a bit chilly...
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...measure water levels. It has been dry these past couple of months... |
...and took time to enjoy the flowers!
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