Well, the day had come. I had waited a few weeks for the opportunity to paddle the new kayak, weekend storms in the Ozarks had been detouring me from getting on the water sooner.
I felt all the excitement as this day kicked off, but also super nervous that I was forgetting something. I spend lots of time preparing and planning all my adventures, but this was something new and I wanted to make sure I was ready.
I selected this 4-mile stretch on the Illinois River to set my baseline. Easy moving section of the river to test the kayak and my skills or lack of. The first minute I started paddling I was just so overwhelmed with joy I can’t even put it in words - “Just so stinking beautiful” you’ll hear me say in the video.
I was plugged into the outdoors and in overload - so much beauty all around me and the curiosity of what was around the next bend in the river kept me engaged and excited the whole trip.
GPS Drop for this Trip:
Kincheloe RD (Launch)
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Chamber Springs (Take Out)
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