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River and Forest
This shot was taken soon after leaving the departure point near La Grange, TN.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Frank Paddling
Frank took the front seat of the kayak; I tried to steer from the back.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Backwater Trees
During the first part of the trip, there were plenty of backwater areas, many featuring fallen trees that hadn't quite hit the ground yet.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Thick with Trees
Much of the hardwood forest section of the trip features a very low, muddy bank and thick stands of trees on either side.
Date: 10/30/2005
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More Trees
It would definitely be hard to run in this forest.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Recently Flooded
When we stopped for lunch, it became clear that this area repeatedly floods and never really dries out.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Cored Out
A lot of the trees have such a wide base that, even after they die and are cored out by fire, insects, or decay, a shell of the trunk continues to stand.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Knobs Everywhere
From the presence of the knobs all around, this area probably has some standing water from time to time throughout the year.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Waterline
The black swath on the base of the trees marks the average water line.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Kayak or Canoe?
Parked for lunch.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Frank the Photographer
I like taking pictures of people taking a picture of me.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Ghost River Canoe Trail Entrance
This sign notes the end of the hardwood forest section of the trip and the beginning of the Ghost River portion.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Current Through the Tree
The current doesn't need to follow the canoe trail, and many times it tries to drag you into an thick stand of trees.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Fall Colors in the Ghost River
Fall colors still seem to find a way to shine in some of the clearer patches.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Impassable
Try canoeing through that...
Date: 10/30/2005
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Trail Marker
The trail markers were pretty easy to find...
Date: 10/30/2005
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Emerging from the Ghost River
As you emerge from the Ghost River and begin the Spirit Lake portion of the trip, the light really picks up the color in the autumn leaves.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Calm Water
While the Ghost River has a pretty defined current, Spirit Lake moves much slower
Date: 10/30/2005
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Spirit Lake
The channel of the river really opens up in Spirit Lake, but you can still see the bank off in the distance.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Lily Pads
The lily pads really guide you through the Spirit Lake portion of the trip.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Fallen Log
Fallen logs have also been placed along the sides of the "trail" to guide you through Spirit Lake.
Date: 10/30/2005
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More Lily Pads and Trees
Date: 10/30/2005
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Nailing the Sign
We were traveling, off and on, with members of the Wolf River Conservancy.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Wolf River Group
This area marks the beginning of the faster portion of the river, with a narrower, deeper stream.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Frank
Frank gets ready to go get his car and load up the kayak for the trip home.
Date: 10/30/2005
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Takeout Point
This is the takeout point, on Bateman's Road, just east of Moscow, TN.
Date: 10/30/2005
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