Wellston Drive a canoe in the Little Manistee River. The book says that this is an intermediate river canoe. The Little Manistee River is fun trying. Pine Creek Resort on the R55, west of Wellston rents canoes and kayaks, both the Manistee and Little Manistee Rivers. The manager explained the vagaries of the stretch of river from 6 miles from bridge to bridge 9 miles. Many have come to question the river and have failed. Even experienced canoeists, who have won the Pine River in high water levels have fallen in the river Little Manistee.

The current was quite reasonable. Although the river is 30 meters wide, there are a lot of dead trees, ie trees trees and fallen branches on the river side. Of course, there are on the same side, but that intertwine like a maze. As we paddled down the river, the pace of current increased along with the fallen and the number of curves. After flooding the boat three times, we cry, "Uncle". Instead of risking life and limb physics, we gave the battle and left the river to the bank and the truck, which was still two miles downstream. Did we have fun? Yes We had a blast!

Did I mention the salmon? The Little Manistee River is a salmon spawning beds in Lake Michigan. It was exciting to see them swim under the canoe, then jump into the air and along the river banks. These were not small fish. They were about two feet long and quite fat. The supplier canoe had mentioned that sometimes jump on the boat. Now I do.

We returned to our team: paddles, life jackets, etc to the Pine Creek livery. No one laughed us or punished us for leaving the boat aground. Other parts of the Little Manistee River are more tolerant, as is the Big Manistee River.

About the Author:

John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.

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Pine River Rendezvous – 2008 Canoe Trip