Opequon Creek Project Team
Fun Floats
September 18,
2010
- The air had already begun to warm as the first paddles broke
the cool, clear water of the Opequon Creek just after 10:00 Saturday
morning. The Opequon Creek Project
Team’s (OCPT) annual Fun Float was underway as 50 local participants
set out
for a two mile trip downstream on the Creek.
The float began at the Van Metre Stone Bridge, off of Golf
Course Road,
and ended two and a half hours later, at a beautiful park like setting
along
the Creek. The OCPT provided canoes,
kayaks and life jackets to those who needed them and also transported
participants to and from the launch and takeout sites.
A great lunch of pulled pork barbeque,
burgers, hotdogs, salads, soft drinks and desserts for everyone ended
the day
as the group relaxed after the float. Several
participants had never been in a canoe or kayak and had the good
fortune of
that first experience on one of the gems of the Eastern Panhandle, the
Opequon
Creek. Veteran OCPT members guided
everyone through the “riffle” areas and it was a safe and for the most
part,
dry, adventure for all. The
OCPT looks forward to a similar turnout
next year. Spread the word and tell your
friends about the Opequon and the OCPT. A
list of upcoming, scheduled events and public meetings can be found on
the OCPT
web site (www.opequoncreek.org)
as
well as information on becoming a member and volunteering to help this
organization going forward. Photos.
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