Paddle Blue Cypress

• What we’ll do
I have been waiting for a weekend day with good weather and a light breeze from the West. Thus far, that is what is predicted. We will launch from the fish-camp as close to 9:00 as practical and paddle the western shore where cypress trees have grown several hundred feet into the lake. The woods to the west will protect us from the wind and the cypress give us something to paddle through and around as opposed to a boring open expanse of a lake.

• What to bring
Aside from your kayak (or canoe) and paddle, bring a PFD, sunscreen, a hat, water, plenty of snacks and a whistle. Many osprey live among the cypress so bring binoculars, camera and ear plugs. Yes, I am bringing ear plugs. There are so many osprey, their combined calls can be quite loud.

• Important to know
There is no fee to launch or park your vehicle. Vehicles must park two-deep (one behind the other) in the long spaces designed for a truck and a boat trailer. The fish camp has a restroom but there are no places on the lake to exit the kayak and stand up. The shoreline is densely wooded. A significant change in the weather prediction may cause a cancellation.