点评:Normally we book the longest trip available when kayaking, but we were traveling home to Missouri, so tried to squeeze in a short paddle. We did the 4 hour rental and paddled up the Harrod's Creek about 2 hours, then back. It was a perfect paddle for us.
You'll pass a lot of houses and apartments, but it gradually grows more and more rustic, wooded banks and lots of wildlife. It must of been peak season for turtles as we were passing them the whole trip, sprawled out on logs sunning themselves. This provided lots of entertainment for us and I wish I had brought my nicer camera along for better shots from a distance. We also had a nice buck walk out of the woods, stare at us, then drink from the creek then slowly disappear back into the woods. Watched herons wade along the shoreline and fly up creek looking for a new place to fish. Spotted a bald eagle too.
Motor boats are allowed here too. We only came across two of them as most probably head out to the Ohio River, but they were very kind and we had plenty of room to move aside while they passed. The kayaks were nice, stable, and steered well. We got lucky and had the most perfect weather for a float. Would be excellent for beginners, families with small kids, or anyone like us....just looking for a nice relaxing paddle.
翻译:通常情况下,我们划皮划艇时都会预订最长的行程,但当时我们正要回密苏里州的家,所以尽量挤出时间划一小段。我们租了4小时的皮划艇,沿着哈罗德溪逆流而上大约2小时,然后返回。这对我们来说是一次完美的划桨体验。
沿途会经过很多房屋和公寓,但景色逐渐变得质朴,河岸树木繁茂,野生动物也越来越多。这肯定是海龟的旺季,因为我们一路上都能看到它们躺在原木上晒太阳。这给我们带来了很多乐趣,真希望我带了更好的相机,这样就能从远处拍到更好的照片。我们还看到一只漂亮的雄鹿从树林里走出来,盯着我们看,然后喝了溪里的水,最后慢慢地消失在树林里。我们还看到苍鹭沿着岸边涉水,然后逆流而上,寻找新的钓鱼地点。还发现了一只白头鹰。
这里也允许使用摩托艇。我们只碰到了两只,因为它们很可能要去俄亥俄河,不过它们人很好,我们有足够的空间让它们过去。皮划艇很棒,很稳定,操控性也很好。我们很幸运,碰上了最适合漂流的天气。对于初学者、有小孩的家庭,或者像我们这样只想悠闲地划桨的人来说,这绝对是绝佳的选择……