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Northwest River Park
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Pontoon
Boat River Ride
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I'm
always happy for a chance to get out on the water, so was glad to
be invited along on this ride down the Northwest River. It's about
a 2-1/2 hour ride that took us into North Carolina waters and back.
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Captain
Mike pointed out items of interest along the way, like...
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...water
ski courses and duck blinds...
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and
this osprey nest built on a dead tree in the middle of the river
- unusual because they usually prefer much loftier sites. They're
not nesting now, but we saw several flying around, one celebrating
his catch of a fish after a nose dive into the water.
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The
Allen clan from nearby Chesapeake were also camping here with family
from Ohio. They enjoyed the cruise with front row seats. Mom said
they liked that the park is so close to home but still has the feeling
of being out in the middle of nowhere.
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8
year old Hannah got comfy and cool with the breeze blowing in her
face. Dad looks out at the invasive giant phragmites reed introduced
here from Europe that are now choking out the local grasses and
younger trees. On the left you'll see what happens after their invasion
and on the right the trees that have escaped so far.
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We
also saw a great blue heron, cormorant, broad tail hawk, black &
turkey vultures, along with beautiful riverside species of hibiscus
and other native plant life. Speaking of birds, the park is part
of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail, so if you're into birding,
here's a spot for you year-round!
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Check
with the office about when these river runs are scheduled. They
also rent canoes, jon-boats and paddle boats for your own exploration
of the river and creeks. The lake is stocked with fish and you need
a Virginia fresh-water license to fish here. The park does not sell
fishing licenses, so you'll have to get that beforehand.
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