Date: July 16th 2008

Canoeing in the marsh this Sunday July 20 on the Bear River through the
marsh area to the west of Logan. This is flatwater canoeing and no prior
experience is required. This is a great location for checking out the local
birds.

Muddy Road Outfitters will drop us at the Benson Marina and pick us up at
the Cutler Marina.

North Marsh Canoe Trail
Now covered by the reservoir, the channel of the Little Bear River can
still be followed by watching for slowly moving water. Follow this trail
from the Cutler Marsh Marina beneath the Valley View Highway and through a
maze of islands into the open water, and north to Benson Marina. If you
travel quietly and slowly around the small islands, you may see American
Coots, grebes, ducks, and geese. Near the western shore of the marsh, look
for Sandhill Cranes, Ring-necked Pheasants, Long-billed Curlews (in
migration), Northern Harriers, and Short-eared Owls.

Meeting Place: Borders Parking Lot, 1050 N Main St.
Meeting Time: 2:30 pm, Sunday July 20
Lead: Chris W, chris.winstead@gmail.com, (435)764-0310
Bring: sun screen, water, bug spray, snacks
Cost: $20/canoe (2 people per canoe), plus $50 split between the group for
transportation service of the outfitter.
RSVP: Please RSVP so that we can reserve the correct number of canoes.


Last fall's canoe trip was incredible and several
people are eager to repeat the peaceful glide through
the wetlands again.   This is a Cache Valley experience
you don't want to miss!