paddling the snake river into St. Croix river.

 This was our first time river paddling, it was alot different than lake paddling.  We started on snake river and ended up on the St. Croix.

Besides getting stuck in that tree,  everything went good.  The current was very fast right here, then the river was calm for a bit, then came several rapids, which concerned me at first, but  I did ok , everyone got soaked!!!   Amanda and Ben had 4 inches of water in their kayak (tandem) good thing I brought the pump with us..........Oh, this is where we put in at.

 This is one of the calmer areas.  We saw lots of wildlife.

Just floating along, enjoying the scenery,,,,,,,,

The Eagle was keeping an close eye on us.....

 Amanda and Ben in tandem.

 Time for a little rest after the last set of rapids. 

 Not quite sure what Mark is doing, maybe putting the skeg down????,,,,,  Nice hat Mark!! 

Thats my daugter Amanda.  Nice baby bump she has going on!!!!!!   Of course our grandchild will be introduced to paddling, the whole family enjoys it, (except for Emily....)  but she hasnt been down river yet. ,,,,