Crescent Bar TT perserve/Columbia River

This produce stand is outside Quincy, WA. We stopped and picked up cherries, corn, and apples. They had all kinds of delectable goodies, most of which we passed on. While we were there, 4 small rigs came into the parking lot. They were all driven by women, and I think I have seen a story about a group of rv-ing women who travel in small rigs, decorated like cowgirls. This may very well have been a part of that larger group. Certianly their rigs were well done.

Well, here we are on the Columbia River with our kayaks.... our first adventure into the water! This turned out to be a perfect 'first-timer' spot; the water is calm, nice beach to launch from, and shade to recover in! We only have to drive about 1 mile or so to this area of Crescent Bar; no trailers allowed in the parking lot, but as we are carrying cartop, no problem. I practised my "stroke from the core" routine.... not a pretty sight, but I'm working on it. I also think maybe I should have gotten a slightly longer paddle but I love the light weight of this one so maybe I'll hang on to it. There is a small island south of our launch beach which we paddled around. Very daring to lose sight of the beach! However, we had no mishaps; it was a perfect day for it, warm and a light breeze. The cliffs across from the beach are as brown as Baja. Green trees and lawn in the park was very nice though! We will be here until 7/2 when we head to Naselle to visit the Petersons, friends from the Baja trip. We plan to celebrate the 4th and plan our next Baja trip! Hope you all have a wonderful 4th...safe and sane! Happy trails.....