Wednesday Wishes

Copyright AJ Horton

Hello on Wednesday.  This is the Fort Mill Dam at the Catawba River Access Area - one of my favorite places.  As you can see there are a lot of rocks showing now, so if you want to launch a kayak or return from a paddle, you would have to portage a good bit over and around those rocks.  You could do that- you could also walk to the island you see in front and enjoy a picnic or do some bird watching.  Or, you could wait until a water release happens and the water rises above the rocks before you launch or return.  The current makes it really easy when you launch and pretty difficult when you return - but returning against the current may still be somewhat easier than portaging over all those rocks. It's a little work, no matter which way you go - but, the reward is so worth it.  Remember to take some snacks, maybe lunch, and some drinks because you're going to want to stay out on the water for a long time.  Also remember a plastic bag so you can carry your trash easily back.  The memories you'll get from this adventure are priceless!

I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday.  Thanks for looking.  See you tomorrow.