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Steamy ! I started my walk after the rains quit ( all morning ). The sun came out and it got steamy out. Looking down the Canon ball bike trail in a fog.
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East Arm of Providence Dam. where I spent most of my time today. I was also on the west side for a little bit of time.
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Westwind Archery Range. Oak Openings Region. This just down the road frrom Kitty Todd.
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Westwind Archery Range another section of it.
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Archery Range. westwinds area Oak Openings Region
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Wiregrass. There are camp sites at this area ( kyacking and fishing )
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wiregrass lake
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Cedar Point., The original cedar Point not the one with all the rides. Located at the very west end of Lake Erie on Maumee Bay.
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Typical type roller dam. give or take a foot 1888 ft long by 8.5 ft high. and was designed to catch debris moving down stream as well as water level in the canal. This is also very treacherous
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The water level has dropped and the current slowed some. the fishermen are out in droves all along the river. Even with improved conditions this is dangerous. One slip into a hole ( and there are many along this stretch ) and you are history.
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Walleye run is in full swing. The fisherman are out shoulder to shoulder trying to catch the prize. Fish are highly valued and when deep fried they are really good.
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3 in a row, A little on the cool side but outstanding for March. Great for being out to take pictures.
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Lights last Glimmer. Coming out of the preserve I noticed the light illuminating an old white sycamore. Was a georgeous day but I only saw some deer off in the distance. To far away for a picture.
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Went over to Buttonwood to check out the fishing ( walleye run ). The river was to high and fast for any fishing.
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Water was over the banks and the result is a flood filled hollow. Looking at the surface of the water,... the shadow could be ma-natures bar code for soggy.
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Multi-use Trail. This cuts off the Canonball Trail at about mile 8 or 9 mark. It goes for a very long distance thru the preserve. I have never followed it all the way, but I think on a really good day with an early start I'm going to do it.
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Way off the beaten path. I don't normally come this far in, but its where you find stuff.
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When deep in, one thing you have to remember. You are not alone ! They may not have been seen and it's unlikely you will run into them,but when you have big prey.. you have big predators It's the struggle for life..
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inter-urban Grabbed this shot in the evening and caught the reflection on the surface of the river. This was built in the late 19th century and connected the cities of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. It was abandoned in the mid 20th century.
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When I was A youngen these used to be cabins that could be used for camping year round. Now they are shelter houses for picnickers
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Looking upriver toward the east arm of the Providence dam. Nothing going on. A couple of fishermen wading and a few GU-11's . It was very quite!
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Otsego. About a half an hour before the sun set.
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High Bluffs. Water is very shallow here and photoed some people playing in the river Bluffs here are 60 ft but they can be higher in places. Notice the garbage dumpster smashed against the bridge. It was carried here during the spring floods
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interurban
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Canal Boat. Located at providence to can get a ride on the canal and thru some locks. This will soon be in the boat house for the winter.
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Providence looking east toward Otsego- Grand Rapids
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Otsego Rapids. Out walking around in the river. Was a down river shot toward Waterville.
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White Oak Camp Ground. this is new this year. They have several sites for group, family and individuals who wish to camp. There are modern rest rooms ( not rustic or dig your own )
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The start of the evergreen bike trail
