Monocacy River Float Trip
Kayaking the Monocacy River
First timers take to the Monocacy River Sometime last week, I got a call from the girlfriend asking if I would take a friend of her’s kayaking. Apparently she had posted on facebook asking about wanting to try kayaking. Who am I to turn down a day on the river. I quickly agreed to take … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Tire Clean up
Monocacy River Tire Clean Up – Organized by Farmers So, last Saturday I participated in a tire clean up on the Monocacy River. I have the honor to currently serve on the Monocacy Scenic River Citizen Advisory Board. We, as a board, advise the Frederick and Carroll County Commissioners on things concerning the Monocacy. Last … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Reaching the Destination
Monocacy River Float Part 4 – Monday, May 27, 2013 I made it! At 1:00 pm on Memorial Day, 2013, I completed the three day journey traveling the Monocacy River from beginning to end. Right now I’m sitting in the grass against a large sycamore tree at the Mouth of the Monocacy boat ramp waiting … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Day 2 – The trip Continues
Monocacy River Float Part 3 – Sunday, May 26, 2013 Twenty five miles later I pull up onto a beach for the night. The sun is still high in the sky. Today’s travel has been a good one. I am ready to set camp. This beach is bigger than last night’s. It has amble firewood. … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float, The First Night on the River
Monocacy River Float Part 2 – Saturday Night I walked the streets of Spain with Hemingway’s characters in The Sun Also Rises until dark. Removing my reading glasses, I pulled the wool blanket tight to my chin and faded off to sleep. Shortly thereafter, I awoke to the brightest of a full moon and chattering … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Day 1
Monocacy River Float Day 1 – Saturday May 25, 2013 The day has been a good one. Starting at 7:30 am, I began my sixty mile trek down the Monocacy. Here at 7:00 pm, the fire is cooking dinner of potatoes and venison. Twenty miles of river lay behind.
