Saturday, October 29, Elk Neck State Park: The day was gloriously sunny, and the above red tree glowed over our campsite. The first event was a program on bats at the nature center of the park.
Most of those present were a flock of Cub Scouts, with their adults; they had coloring pages and bats to cut out, and sat mesmerized as the ranger read a charming book to them about a bat raised by birds (eating caterpillars!! Yuck!!) and then reunited with Momma bat.
Then I had to take advantage of the best weather, and take the kayak down to the boat launch that’s part of the state park. As I was ready to load the kayak, I could see clear racoon prints:
The approach to the boat ramps and sand launch,
As I started out on the water, the waves weren’t bad, unless a power boat had been by – even on the other side of this very wide river, where the main channel is, they sent large swells across.
I paddled into this cove, where it was more protected – this was definitely a day to not be further from shore than I was willing to swim!
Then out to the point, where white caps were starting to pick up; combined with wakes from distant powercraft, it made for a good workout! But this is not the boat for that.
Above, looking back at the cove. Then I paddled back to and past the launch, thinking I’d head down toward the lighthouse, but the wind and waves were picking up and I decided discretion was called for, and went back to haul out. On going to load the kayak in the camper, I decided I didn’t need to invite this hitchhiker –
Good night, moon!
A Year of Kayaking 
Beautiful photos and gorgeous colours! Thanks for sharing your day.
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