A Wonderland of Rivers and Forests
Archive for the ‘Seasonal’ Category
April Magic on an Ozark River
When the Bluebells drip Swallowtails And the sun peeks through the trees You understand the Bottomlands become Fairylands Sorcery in seclusion just above the river So conjure the time for this April portal call This temporal beauty transforms, Delivers ___________________________________________________________________________ Or better yet, find a little creek that wanders back into the woods. Park your […]
Spectacular September on an Ozark River
Floating in September has blossomed into one of my favorite times to be on the river. The greens of summer still linger while there’s a surprising display of colors from a cast of late bloomers that are flourishing in brilliance all along the river- just before the fall. Yet the crisper hints of autumn are […]
Drought times in the Ozarks; Some Rivers still floatable
The heartland of America is facing the worst drought since 1956 and it’s only getting worse. And here in my home state of Missouri(at the moment aptly named; from the French word Misere, meaning “misery), most or all counties experienced the hottest and driest July in history. The creeks are dry. Ponds have evaporated. […]
Time Travelers on the Big Piney River
It’s early afternoon as we arrive at our put in site at Baptist Camp access by the new bridge. There’s a small yet striking little bluff that overlooks a good sized pool that’s just a little upstream from the bridge. This place has all the attributes of a favorite local swimming destination. And sure enough, […]
Early Spring Trip to the Ozarks
As mentioned in previous posts, my cousin and I always plan on some kind of wintertime getaway to break the spell of “home cabin” fever. Our winter getaway usually includes an afternoon hike and spending the night in a cabin that’s near or by a river. If it’s late winter and the temperatures are fair, […]
Evening Time on an Ozark River
After relaxing in the waters of Shanghai Spring, we feel rejuvenation and a reluctance roused by reverence as we slowly paddle away from this spellbinding spring. It’s mid afternoon and the hot August sun is still high as we squeeze in a little more fishing time and take a few breaks for swimming. This whole […]