A little Memorial Day paddle in the Tampa Bypass Canal on my new collapsible Oru kayak. Although we are still very much in a drought, the evening rainstorms the past two weeks have helped tremendously in restoring the green in the grass. I only saw one alligator throughout the entire two-hour paddle.
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Surprise sandhill cranes on the winding lily pad paddle back to the launch. Pinckney Rec Area, Michigan. #kayak #lake #michigan #statepark #sandhillcrane #orukayak #birds #natureisourmedicine
I’ve had my kayak for at least 7 years. I can’t keep water out from the channels now, which means I could harbor hitchhikers. So I have officially moved from Beach to Bay. First fold. #kayak #orukayak #assembly #outdoorsy
Taking time out for nature. Happy Juneteenth! #kayak #orukayak #canonphotography #river #huronriver #michigan
Taking time out for nature. Happy Juneteenth! #kayak #orukayak #canonphotography #river #huronriver #michigan
Eaton Lake Campground - 17JAN2025

Eaton Lake Campground is down a rutted dirt road. There's nothing fancy about it. If you need water, there's a hand pump. The campground host looks like they raided a pallet factory, plenty of fires to be built at tha...

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Chewing Black Bones - 14JUL2024

After a long day kayaking, riding the shuttle, and wandering around, I was exhausted. At the campground I needed to dry out my kayak. I set it out but the sun was heating up my van. Although I knew better, I decided t...

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Manatee Springs kayaking - part 2

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Manatee Springs Kayaking - 12JAN2025

It was chilly, but a great time to paddle. There were 8 manatees, one calf. They aren't into photographs.

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