Blair boat launch

This is a limited parking lot that fills up early during the busy season.

We started earlier than normal because once again we are in a heat wave here and the temperatures were going to be crazy, especially with the humidex. When we started at AM, the humidex was 29C We then paddled out around the end of the island and east to the top of Lower Duck Island. We then paddled back west on the Ontario side of the island. We discovered what looks like it was an abandoned sailing boat.

Blair boat launch

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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Optimists Park was established in This park has two boat ramps for access to the Missouri River, two floating docks for temporary mooring, a fish-cleaning station and restrooms. There are two small picnic shelters with grills and a bench swing. The park can be reached from Highway 30 just west of the Blair Bridge: turn north on Marina Road, turn right onto Fairview Drive on the north side of the railroad overpass and follow Fairview to the river. The park was established in part by a grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Blair Optimists funded construction of the boat ramps. The park has two boat ramps for access to the Missouri River, two floating docks for temporary mooring, a fish-cleaning station and restrooms.

Blair boat launch

Bair Island is composed of three islands: Inner, Middle and Outer, totaling approximately 3, acres of former salt ponds once owned by Cargill. A large portion of the islands have been restored to tidal wetlands. The Ecological Reserve is closed annually from Feb 15 - May The adjacent properties owned by U. Fish and Wildlife Service are open throughout the year. NOTE: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of Department lands.

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We discovered an old dock that had obviously washed away on someone in the spring thaw last April and to our surprise it had a bell attached to it. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Our end destination was the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club. On the way back we saw a sea plane take off into the waves and wind. I took a picture and sent a message to what we assumed was the home club for the boat. You have to be really careful when using the ramp because there's a multi-use bike path that you have to cross to access it. There was a restaurant, a theatre, swings and a carousel. Trips No trips have been created that use this paddling location. We put in at the Blair Road boat ramp on the Ottawa River again and paddled straight across to Upper Duck Island looking to see if the sailboat we had seen before was still there. Description This is a limited parking lot that fills up early during the busy season. Saw a lot of Canada Geese and their babies. You can paddle west toward downtown or east toward Petrie Island. There were several small sail boats around with lessons being given.

Lake Ballinger is a acre lake located within the cities of Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds. The lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The watershed, or the land area that drains into the lake, covers acres.

Coming back was MUCH easier. The bell originally was connected to electricity but we were able to ring it by bumping it with the nose of our kayaks. You have to be really careful when using the ramp because there's a multi-use bike path that you have to cross to access it. Also saw a cormorant. Our end destination was the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club. Description This is a limited parking lot that fills up early during the busy season. When we started at AM, the humidex was 29C There were several small sail boats around with lessons being given. We did get sprinkled upon but nothing serious. We discovered an old dock that had obviously washed away on someone in the spring thaw last April and to our surprise it had a bell attached to it. To do a decent speed all we had to do was keep the boat going straight. So, being the curious minds we were we decided we needed to check this out. If you have any questions about this paddling location or have other relevant information that would be helpful to other paddlers, please add them as comments below for the entire community!