After the drought it is great to see the rivers up and coming alive again. I’m itching to get out on my kayak on the more gentle ones.
In the spring, high-water and spectacular waterfalls are the norm. In mid-summer, they are a treat that doesn’t last long. This weekend is a good one to go visit a waterfall or two and bask in the warm weather while doing so.
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