West River kayak
Where: West River, Upton MA When: 6/12/2024 With: Solo I've crossed this river many times on my way to/from Uxbridge, and noted the parking area at the crossing. Finally the opportunity came to check it out in my kayak. The water level was a bit low, but not too bad for navigation. The water was kind of brown and murky though, and smelly. Not the most inviting waterway I've been on. I decided to head upstream to start, and to see how far I could get. A small pond seemed like a good goal. The river twisted and turned as it went, and several times I was convinced I was coming into dead end. Each time though, the channel appeared - usually off to one side - and I was able to continue. A great blue heron kept me company, taking off and flying upstream ahead of me as I approached. Lots of other birds too, including red-winged blackbirds. Though the river itself wasn't especially nice, the surroundings were. The waterway passed through a wide, marshy area, with tall reeds lining ...