Flow was 130 cfs (“normal” flow range); the mean is 107 cfs. Level seemed high and there was water standing on sides of bark River Road. Continue reading Burnt Village upstream & back – just us on the Bark
Asides
Relaxed paddle on the Bark
No eagle this time but saw cormorant, plover and all of the birds we saw last week. We went upstream from Burnt Village back. A great relaxing afternoon. Beautiful blue sky and fluffy clouds. Dark clouds rolled in but no rain.
Paddled with Gene and Susan.
Puttering “just us” paddle on the Bark
We went round-trip downstream (left) from Burnt Village and back – about halfway to the Rock River. Relaxed sort of a “putter” of a trip. Continue reading Puttering “just us” paddle on the Bark
Unusual mistake – sun was already set at take-out (Bark)
We were determined to go up Bark from Prince’s Point but could not get through on in spite of high water. Where is it? Abandoned plan – went up Scuppernong. We were able to go left in “pretty area “instead of “ditch“ at turnaround point. Continue reading Unusual mistake – sun was already set at take-out (Bark)
Prince’s Point to Burnt Village with some friends
We saw a flock of egrets in field on Bark River Road so we stopped to look. Gene and Susan were following us – wondered why we stopped.
There were lots of heron on the river. There were pretty reflections.
Due to high water, we had to go around downed trees which was okay. We could not get under the bridge to Whitewater Creek.
Susan, Gene and Phyllis were our paddling companions.
Flow was 177 cfs.
Burnt Village to Rock River – high water and wind
Water was very high. We tested paddling upstream; it was still comfortable because the river is a flood plane it overflows its banks and doesn’t rage.
Marked on USGS as black high. The downed tree was not a problem because we could paddle right around it. This tree will be blocking when water level subside. Gene and Susan checked out the tricky parts for us
Very windy day but the Bark did not disappoint!
Chilly rainy but yummy paddle (Bark River)
Record cool high temperatures and rain did not stop us from getting out on the river. Continue reading Chilly rainy but yummy paddle (Bark River)
Trying out Phyllis’ new kayak (Bark River)
Paddled from Burnt Village Park to the Rock River in Fort Atkinson with Phyllis in her new orange kayak!
Water flow was 115-120 cfs – it was low in one or two spots paddle hit bottom.
2 1/2 hour paddle
Saw heron, kingfisher, vultures and hawks.
Prince’s Point meander (Bark River)
Paddled from Prince’s Point to White Water bridge upstream on Scuppernong, then down Bark river about a mile then back up stream to put in at Prince’s Point. Continue reading Prince’s Point meander (Bark River)
Short note about a bike-shuttled paddle (Bark)
This was the note in our old paddle book. Not sure of exact date 08/04 – assuming it was 2004.
- 10:15 Left driveway (Madison)
- Drive, bike shuttle
- 12:10 in boat
- 2:30 off river, packup, drive
- 3:30 home
had a small heron detour