Wharton State Forest, 7/15-17/2005

Most of us went kayaking on Saturday from the Canoe put-in on the Mullica River. It was about 3 miles west of our Buttonwood camp site, and took about 3 1/2 hours to kayak to the pickup point a little to the west of Crowley’s Landing. Some of us stopped for lunch at a shady, mossy outcrop on the river bank. The moss felt like luxurious carpeting and was as soft and springy as a foam mattress.

Later, some of us went to Allen’s Clam Bar on Route 9 in New Gretna for a steamers and beer happy hour; others explored the re-created 19th century village of Batsto 2 miles west of the campsite.

On Friday and Saturday nights, some of us went swimming (Frank & Sarah) in the moonlight at the beach across the street from the campsite at Crowley’s Landing. The campfire was warm and cheerful on our return. On Sunday, most of us left in the early morning; some stayed to swim and play badminton.

Sarah