Kayaking on Harrod's Creek

As part of my exercise regimen I bought a kayak. I have a life vest and a waterproof bag for my phone and cash, etc.

Last Saturday the weather was pretty nice in the afternoon so I launched at Harrod's Creek at a place called The Landings. It's a condo development on a little marina there. Here in Kentucky the term "creek" is a little different than out west. Harrod's Creek is in many areas wider and deeper than the Colorado and although it's a very long creek it's not nearly as long as the Colorado and it flows much more calmly.

You can see from the picture that it's more like a "Swanee River" than a fast flowing mountain river and it's ideal for beginner kayaking. From The Landings one can paddle upstream toward a city called Lagrange which is around 15 miles or downstream toward the Ohio River (about a half mile). I opted for upstream and really enjoyed it. It's very peaceful, quiet and serene and there is lots of wild life (deer, smaller animals and birds).

The weather is getting cooler now but I hope to get a few more days on the water before it becomes unbearable. We'll see.