Down By the River

To the water's edge

Peaceful

Like the rings on a tree

the shore tells how the river has grown

Riverside Retreat

Along the bank of the Allegheny River

Mirror Image

A simple object protruding from the river

Repurpose

 An old train bridge over the river is good for climbing

and jumping, splash !

Living Statue

Blue Heron standing along the bank of the Allegheny River

Ever so still, patiently waiting for the catch of the day

Basking in the Sun

Never know what you'll see while kayaking

This turtle is relaxing on the bank of the river

Meandering

Potato Creek

Scenic meandering glide 

Adventures in Kayaking

 This tree hanging over the river was calling to me

 Will I make it in the tree without getting wet ?

 Not a problem, never doubted for a second

and getting back into the kayak was easier than getting out

Kayaking Allegheny River

Larabee Y to Eldred, PA

May 6, 2012



Watchful Eye

American Bald Eagle

Watching Over the Nest

Bald Eagle

Allegheny River, NY

Kayak Limbo

 Low Bridge

 Leaning Back

Made It !

Kayaking on the Tunungwant Creek, aka The Tuna, in McKean Co. PA

March 28, 2012

End of the Line...

But not for long

Kayaking March 23, 2012 Allegheny River, NY

Water & Light

 No trolls under the bridge

One of the Best Places for Reflection

Kayaking is a good place for reflection

Always Excited to Kayak

Summer is winding down and I was so excited to get on the river;
the Allegheny River is my salvation

Can never get enough fast water, still need to whitewater

Watching fish in clear water, deep breaths of fresh air, and the majesty of seeing blue herons in flight is what makes living here worthwhile

Addicted to the River

I have been kayaking on the Allegheny River every chance i get. I find it both relaxing and exhilarating. If i could do this every day i would.

Wildflowers along the shore are just one of the beautiful wonders to behold. I have been fortunate to see my favorite bird, the heron, on all of my trips on the river at least once. Like a statue standing along the shore patiently waiting for the unsuspecting fish and then majestically flying to the sky when I've come to close. I've tried unsuccessfully to photograph this magnificent animal, but my camera is not so great and by the time i get my camera ready its too late. One of these days I'll get a good shot.

On a trip down the river someone commented how this driftwood looked like a woman sprawled out. This trip i decided to snap a pic. Hmmm, not to be crude, but they were mistaken its a man !

On the Water

I have been enjoying life on the water this summer, although not as much as I'd like. After years of wanting a kayak I finally have one. In fact the name of my blog was inspired by my desire to be on the water. I may not use an oar, but I thought it had a better ring to it than Paddles in the Water. I've put on 20 lbs the last couple of years so maybe I can just paddle my ass off !

,I spent a lot of summers camping at Willow Bay with my family as a child. Dad would take me and my sisters out on the the boat and we'd zip along the water, the spray hitting our faces on hot sunny days.

The pace in the kayak is mostly mellow, but not always. This is my friend Tina Riel Philips going for another round over the fast water we encountered on the Allegheny River. She was amazing- her first attempt landed her in the cold water, but she kept her sunglasses, paddle, kayak, and her composure. I hope to have many more adventures on the water this summer. Now if only i had a good water proof camera to capture the herons and other glorious sights along the way.