Strawberry Moon Rises Over Smooth Waters at OAC Kayak Gathering

BY ROSE TRACY  One the evening of June 21, twenty five members of the OAC gathered for a sunset/moonrise kayak event.  The weather was perfect - mid 80s and zero chance of rain - and the water was smooth as glass.  We launched from the boat ramp at Hickory Knob State Park and paddled out to the end of the point for a good view of the setting sun and the rising of the Strawberry Moon.  The June full moon is named after the wild strawberries that ripen during that month and...

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Kayak Trip Down the Augusta Canal

EIGHTEEN MEMBERS OF the Savannah Lakes Outdoor Adventure Club had the pleasure of kayaking down the Augusta Canal on May 13, 2021.   We started with a picnic at the Savannah River Rapids Park.  It couldn’t have been a more perfect day as it was sunny and warm.  We also had a gentle breeze as we paddled and floated along enjoying the beautiful vegetation of the canal and the wildlife.  There were so many turtles sunning themselves along the way, so they must have...

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