Paddle the Clarion or the AKC
Two sojourns slightly overlap this weekend as the Clarion (hosted by the Western PA Conservancy) and the Allie-Kiski-Connie (hosted by the Strongland Chamber Foundation) get underway. Slight overlapping is a common occurrence in the scheduling, as 10 trips of up to 7 days, trying to fit into good water months of May and June, and take advantage of weekends that people have available to participate, jockey for points on the calendar.

But the good news is that whatever trip you miss this year, you can look forward to next year. I am joining the Clarion for both days this year, with camping at Clear Creek State Park, and boats from the Pale Whale Canoe Livery. I'll be leaving Thursday and heading up to camp that night, then getting on the water for the trip on Friday and Saturday.

Shorter trips that are only 2 or 3 days may not seem as epic to join in on as the longer 7 day trips on the Delaware and Susquehanna for example, but they offer people a chance to have a feeling of continuity and closure through participating in a full event. Making friends from day one that last over till the end, and seeing the sights along the full route is a great experience.
- posted by frank cetera @ 2:40 PM