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Getting out on the Allegheny
River islands: a paddlers
diary continued
River islands: a paddlers
diary continued
The weather steadily improved
Saturday and offered us a warm sun
as we set up camp and prepared for
dinner on one of the islands.
Saturday's 12+ mile journey was very
smooth and required almost no
canoe-hiking (for most of us, anyway).
The river was calm and water level
varied from 8" to maybe 4-5', so we
made great progress in a relatively
short period. For me, the length and
time worked out perfectly - no rushes,
no worries, yet plenty of progress.
Robin treated us to dinner of salad
and couscous with feta, and we also
enjoyed bread and pumpkin squares.
Saturday night around the fire, we
made a few s'mores, burnt some
marshmallows, and watched Colleen
masterfully melt Hershey bars while
enlightening us on the virtues of
chocolate and keeping us laughing
uproariously with her stories and
wisdom.
Saturday and offered us a warm sun
as we set up camp and prepared for
dinner on one of the islands.
Saturday's 12+ mile journey was very
smooth and required almost no
canoe-hiking (for most of us, anyway).
The river was calm and water level
varied from 8" to maybe 4-5', so we
made great progress in a relatively
short period. For me, the length and
time worked out perfectly - no rushes,
no worries, yet plenty of progress.
Robin treated us to dinner of salad
and couscous with feta, and we also
enjoyed bread and pumpkin squares.
Saturday night around the fire, we
made a few s'mores, burnt some
marshmallows, and watched Colleen
masterfully melt Hershey bars while
enlightening us on the virtues of
chocolate and keeping us laughing
uproariously with her stories and
wisdom.
Photo and text courtesy of Joe's 4WD Pages. Copyright 2006
| Camping the Allegheny Wilderness Islands |
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Beginning at the base of Kinzua Dam and ending at the boat access in Tionesta, this popular canoeing route passes through
beautiful rural landscapes and a large number of islands. 24 public islands here are part of the Allegheny National Forest,
including seven federally designated Wilderness Islands. 60 islands on this route are under other ownership. All of the public
islands are open for camping and recreation.
beautiful rural landscapes and a large number of islands. 24 public islands here are part of the Allegheny National Forest,
including seven federally designated Wilderness Islands. 60 islands on this route are under other ownership. All of the public
islands are open for camping and recreation.