Kicking Off Summer on the Big Piney River
It’s sixteen days past the summer solstice before I finally hear the first song of a Cicada. And up until about a week ago, my backyard had been mostly devoid of my favorite or any kind of insect sounds.
Last year, the demon drought, this year, the wettest spring I can remember in quite some time(insects must have drowned).
In the St. Louis area, and much of the Missouri Ozarks, it seemed to be raining at least every other day. And if it wasn’t raining or STORMING, it would still be overcast.
For the past couple of months, I have been acutely sun deprived, discouraged, and certainly depressed. I’ve already canceled three float trips and I’m still awaiting my first float of the year.
This just in:
I’m now happy to report that we just had three consecutive days without rain. The crickets are on the rise and the Lightning Bugs were spectacular last night.
Dare I say it, there’s something here that’s starting to resemble summer?
SUMMER ON! Head for the river!
We’re planning to float the lower section of the Big Piney River in just a few more days.
If we can dodge the rain and miss the storms, we’re hoping for a lazy summer float with one campsite in mind. Setting up camp once gives us more time for snorkeling, fishing, and time to kick back…
maybe under a new canopy tent (10 x 10) that I found for $20, but only if there’s room in the canoe. It’s a long narrow box that’s about 4 feet long.
We shall see…
For now, I gotta run, I gotta pack, I can hear the river callin’ me back!
Outfitters on the Big Piney River:
Richslastresort.com
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Hope to post again soon after my return.
Peace on the River
