Yesterday I got to do something Ive wanted to do since I was a little girl: ride all afternoon down the Buffalo River in a canoe. Folks, I can barely describe what a beautiful experience it was. This river is a national treasure, with a waterfall hike you can only reach by boat and the longest stretch of bluffs outside of the Appalachians, rising on either side of the water in many places. Ive always wanted to see it, and now I have- ten miles of it, anyway. Everyone with the Buffalo Outdoor Center was super nice, especially Veronica and Jon. Our little craft was a spicy red canoe with built-in knee padding (thank goodness). I would go back and do it all again today if I could! The water is beautifully clear, and easy to manage at its current level- we were able to make stops along the shore to explore more than once without trouble. The occasional rapids were fun, and not too scary for a first-ever river trip. In spite of all my excitement, my partner and I managed not to get stuck, turn over, or have any other sort of mishap! The water level was nearly perfect after a few days of summer storms. It may seem like a small dream come true, but its a big one for me. What a ride, and only two hours from home! I urge you all to make sure not to miss what wonders you may have waiting in your own backyard.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:45:46 +0000
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