Hi paddlers,

Last week 8 kayaks and 2 canoes showed up at Black Sandy, sure that we could beat the weather and have a nice paddle!! But the weather didn't cooperate. We had paddled up to Hauser Dam and then the sky started to rumble and after about 15 minutes of that, the lightning started.  So we took refuge off the water in the woods for about 45 minutes before making a fast paddle back to the dock.

This week we decided to go somewhere the group hasn't gone to before, though some of us have done it on our own.  We plan to meet at Riverside Campground below Canyon Ferry Dam and paddle north toward Lakeside, as far as we feel like going before heading back.  Meet at 6:15 on the water.

Directions to Riverside Campground:  Drive out on Canyon Ferry Road (either from Custer Ave in town, or from Spokane Creek Road off Hwy 12.) Cross the dam and follow the road around to the Visitor Center and Dam Maintenance Buildings. Turn left on Jimtown Road. Follow it down the hill to Riverside Road and the campground.

Warning: there is major construction on Canyon Ferry Rd. for several miles, just after the roundabout at Lake Helena Drive.  Spokane Creek Rd. at the junction of Canyon Ferry Rd. is also under construction but you have lots fewer miles to drive on torn-up road surfaces. It is definitely the best route to take.

See you on the water.

Susan