Adam and I learned recently that boat launch fees only actually apply to those who actually have to launch their boats from trailers. It seemed like that should be the case but we weren't completely sure. We've always been careful to find places with shallow shorelines to launch our kayaks because we couldn't justify paying a fee just to walk our boats into the water.
Yesterday we launched from the park in Orondo for the first time. What a gorgeous place to kayak! The water is nice and still if you're looking for a slow, leisurely paddle and there are a lot of shallow areas, perfect for cooling your feet or taking a swim.
The mouth of the Entiat River is a really fun place to explore. There are several small inlets which are inaccessible to larger boats and filled with wildlife. We saw herons, ducks, fish and thousands of colorful dragonflies. We saw two snakes, one swimming and the other dangling from a hawk's talons, and a painted turtle which we tried, unsuccessfully, to sneak up on. Unfortunately, we didn't catch a glimpse of any furry creatures this time. I was really hoping to run into a river otter. We suspect that it may have been a little too hot for them to be out and about. Maybe next time!
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