Trip Report: Bay Minette Basin to Blakely State Park
Bay Minette Basin to Blakely State Park
Thursday, June 17, 2004
by Brint Adams - brint.adams@us.army.mil
Bob, Julie, Gene, Carolyn and I met at Buzbee's at 5:30PM and took off up Bay Minette Basin, took Fisherman's Ditch to the Apalachee River, the Cutoff and on to Blakely.
The weather was excellent for June, with no wind and water like glass. We took about 1.5 hrs. to go the 5 miles to Blakely and paddled with a magnificent sunset along our left side.
The Cutoff is a beautiful fairly wide cut through the delta with a surprising number of beautiful cypress trees fully dressed with Spanish moss. Water hyacinths were apparent, but not clogging the passage.
Once at the shelter, we popped open the wine - a white from Perdido Vineyards and an Aussie Cabernet to accompany our collective salads and couscous. It was truly picturesque and memorable, as we gazed upon the sunset reflecting off the still and quiet Tensaw.
We found it difficult to leave, as we lingered around until the mosquitoes finally encouraged us to push back out into the river.
Paddling at night is an adventure, as the shadows, darkness and increased sense of hearing, bring out an air of anticipation of the unknown. We paddled back at a strong clip, with the lights of the causeway and Mobile off in the distance guiding us back.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
by Brint Adams - brint.adams@us.army.mil
Bob, Julie, Gene, Carolyn and I met at Buzbee's at 5:30PM and took off up Bay Minette Basin, took Fisherman's Ditch to the Apalachee River, the Cutoff and on to Blakely.
The weather was excellent for June, with no wind and water like glass. We took about 1.5 hrs. to go the 5 miles to Blakely and paddled with a magnificent sunset along our left side.
The Cutoff is a beautiful fairly wide cut through the delta with a surprising number of beautiful cypress trees fully dressed with Spanish moss. Water hyacinths were apparent, but not clogging the passage.
Once at the shelter, we popped open the wine - a white from Perdido Vineyards and an Aussie Cabernet to accompany our collective salads and couscous. It was truly picturesque and memorable, as we gazed upon the sunset reflecting off the still and quiet Tensaw.
We found it difficult to leave, as we lingered around until the mosquitoes finally encouraged us to push back out into the river.
Paddling at night is an adventure, as the shadows, darkness and increased sense of hearing, bring out an air of anticipation of the unknown. We paddled back at a strong clip, with the lights of the causeway and Mobile off in the distance guiding us back.
posted by brint @ 7:13 AM
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