Saturday, July 5, 2014

Petapawag to Squannacook via the Nashua

Today was perfect for listening to Donovan's song "Catch the Wind" and I was glad to have recently added it to my shuffle.  The Nashua River's south to north course and pine tree lined banks helped to buffer most of the wind gusts from the northwest.
After launching at Petapawag in Groton, I headed upriver towards Shirley and Ayer to the south.

The buffering pine trees...

This beaver-sculpted totem pole was encountered...

Upon reaching the mouth of the Squannacook River, I paddled on in and found a spot with a view towards the Squannacook/Nashua confluence where lunch was taken...

Once back on the Nashua, I enjoyed an easy ride with the current as I headed downriver. 

A short detour was made to explore a short bit of James Brook...

...where this clump of Great bulrush towered over me...

Below James Brook I began seeing numerous canoes and kayaks emanating from a boat livery operation.

The bridge that replaced the old Fitch's Bridge was serving as a diving platform for those daring to take the plunge...

The trip's trash haul consisted of mostly plastic...
There were 58 recyclable containers (8 redeemable) and 51 pieces of miscellaneous rubbish such as Styrofoam, fishing gear, an empty can of bug/tar remover and a "Go Grad" Mylar balloon.
YTD = 3289

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