Posted July 9, 200519 yr What a fantastic event! Paddling down the Ohio River, from the Four Seasons Marina (up near Lunken), down to Public Landing...we registered late, so we were on the waiting list for a canoe rental ($20 registration/person, plus $35 to rent a canoe - kinda pricey, but it was definitely well worth it) - they don't release canoes to the waiting list until after 9:30, so we had to get a late start of it, which made things much warmer than they could have been. But once we got around the Dayton Kentucky Salient (so named by me just now), we got a nice breeze. Here's the route, courtesy of Google - the green arrow shows the starting spot, the red one where it ended: Some Kentucky houses (anyone know what those two stone things are?): Some Ohio industry: The I-275 bridge in the background, and our friends trying to figure out which end of the paddle goes in the river: Riverside, in Kentucky: My Big Three (St. James at the Park, the Edgecliff, and Edgecliff Point - soon to be four - The Overlook at Eden Park will fit in the gap): St. Rose: ...you can see the flood gauge in this shot: Here's the entrance... ...to this marina: All the new development discussed here (sorry for the crooked shot, but I was in a canoe, after all!): In the above-linked thread, Grasscat commented, "Honestly, it was only a matter of time." I've got to say the same thing about these places (on the right-hand side of this shot) - they're falling apart, and they're not really much lower than the new places just east on Eastern, and if they can mitigate flooding there, they sure can do it here... Queen City Riverboats (on the Kentucky side): Let the Bridges begin! Mt. Adams: Even if this weren't the coolest thing I've done in the city so far (well, aside from getting married and little things like that), this view of Eden Park's Upper Overlook just made it perfect - I've looked down at the river from this overlook so many times - getting a picture look up at it from the river is beyond cool: The Leaning Tower of Edgecliff: Twain's Point: The River Police! Here's the business end of that retaining wall we've been talking about: Another amazing view when you're looking down - it's so cool to see it from the other end: Mmm...ribs... During floods, this outcrop thing will be entirely under water. In fact, I think flood stage brings the water to around the top of the railing: "Restricted Area: Idle speed sunset to sunrise; Idle speed 100 feet of docks and ramps; no ski": L&N - I really dug this shot: Newport on the Levee: Bridges galore: On the Taylor-Southgate: One Lytle Place really could use a good once-over...what an ugly building...anyway, that plus the Serpentine Wall, with the P&G Towers over to the left: Taylor-Southgate, AKA The Shademaker: Covington: PNC! ...anyway, what a fantastic day. A little warm, but gorgeous weather, and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it - just register early if you're going to rent a canoe!
July 9, 200519 yr Mmmm...ribs... "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 9, 200519 yr Fu*king fantastic! On those stone things...about where were you when you took that shot?
July 9, 200519 yr Those stone things are ice piers. There are some more near the serpentine wall at Cincinnati.
July 10, 200519 yr Absolutely awesome man. You might be getting an email from Jake of Cincinnati-Transit for that shot of the L&N (People People) I am glad you enjoyed it. I took about 200 photos of the Queen today so stay tuned!
July 10, 200519 yr On those stone things...about where were you when you took that shot? I think those were these things you can see here: http://maps.google.com/maps?&ll=39.097971,-84.438622&spn=0.004862,0.007308&t=k&hl=en Those stone things are ice piers. There are some more near the serpentine wall at Cincinnati. What's an ice pier?
July 10, 200519 yr Absolutely awesome man. You might be getting an email from Jake of Cincinnati-Transit for that shot of the L&N (People People) The "People People" Bridge - I like that! I am glad you enjoyed it. I took about 200 photos of the Queen today so stay tuned! Post! Post! Post!
July 10, 200519 yr Fine... Purple People Bridge ;) BTW, here is the Four Seasons Marina. I love that place, I have eaten there three times in the last two months.
July 10, 200519 yr Looks like it was a cool event! and a beautiful day for it. Thanks for sharing the pics :)
July 10, 200519 yr The water looks great, green instead of brown. Maybe the lack of rain help keep the overflows from overflowing.
July 10, 200519 yr I was down on the river today, it actually was green. It was the first time I saw the Ohio River looked greenish instead of brown and what an improvement it was. Now can some expert tell us why?
July 10, 200519 yr Ice Piers are structures that were intended to break ice as it comes downstream. The Ohio River doesn't freeze every year, but some years it does, and the large pieces of ice damage boats and structures. The ice piers near the serpentine wall are supposed to protect the public landing specifically. The river color has to do with how much silt or organic material is in it at the time. I think green is supposed to be bad. There's a professor of stream ecology at U.C. that will tell you all you need to know about it if you are interested.
July 10, 200519 yr The river is about as low as it gets and hasn't been "flushed out" recently by any rains. It's pretty stagnant, relatively speaking. Maybe that has something to do with the organic material/green color? Though I must say that I prefer a river that's green due to organic material than one that's green due to toxic sludge or sewage!
July 11, 200519 yr Neat. One of the neatest things I have ever done was the "Morning Glory Ride" in Cincinnati. But it's hard to take pictures while riding a bike. The "Paddlefest" looks even more interesting. Need to put on the calendar for next year.
July 12, 200519 yr I'm convinced!!!! I am going next year....I love that part of the city when driving along Columbia Parkway. I bet it would be better wading through the river! Can't wait 'til next year!
July 12, 200519 yr Hey folks, I missed the paddlefest this year and last but made it to the first two. Although it is safer and more convenient to wait for paddlefest, you can canoe on the Ohio and its tributaries any time. Just be careful of the boats. Cabin Cruisers are the worst, as they throw a quick, high wake. The big tows aren't that bad as they throw long, gentle swells. Depending on the traffic, you might want to stay near shore, or not go out altogether. I bought myself a canoe a few years ago and it would love to get in the water again. The poor thing hasn't been out of the yard yet this summer. I also have a kayak. If anyone would like to make a trip, I'd be glad to take you on a tour. I know of some good places for unusual skyline views. A boat makes a good way to see bridges, too. If a canoe isn't your thing, the BB Riverboats offer tours also. Here are some places I have been so far: Ohio River at Cincinnati Great Miami River at Hamilton Scioto River at Columbus
July 12, 200519 yr The main thing limiting me to Paddlefest is that I don't imagine there are many liveries (is that the word?) renting canoes for use on the Ohio...I don't have a canoe, and don't have any way to transport it if I did! How is kayaking compared with canoeing? Is it easier?
July 12, 200519 yr The only local liveries that I know of rent canoes on the Little Miami and Whitewater Rivers. The main reason I'm sure is safety, but the smaller rivers also have more shade and are perhaps more interesting per mile. Kayaking depends on what kind of boat you have. I have a cheap 9' boat. It is stable and easy to use but not as fast. I prefer a canoe with two people, but if I am by myself I take the kayak. Also, it's easier to handle out of the water, and can be transported on a smaller car. I don't do the rough water kayaking.
July 7, 200618 yr This is a bit unrelated but is there anywhere along the Ohio nearby where you can rent boats ,not canoes?
July 8, 200618 yr I'm no expert but the Ohio River has historically been known for it's beauty.The French called it "LA BELLE RIVIERE"-the beautiful river.You can stop laughing now...really stop.The Ohio has also been typified by its distinct blue/green waters.I know that's hard to believe for some but it's true none the less.Everyones experience is that the Ohio is a muddy dirty river (while this is true as well,particularly during overflow blah blah blah...)to get a true perspective all you would need to see is where the Ohio empties into the Mississippi.A truer comparison is hard to come by,the contrast between the beautiful blue/green waters of the Ohio and the muddy mississippi is striking.Typically peoples experience of actually being "on" the river is "WOW!!!Inever knew it was so pretty"!When the new photos of paddlefest 2006 are posted I'll bet you anything we'll see evidence of these blue/green waters....theres no mystery here...that is the Ohio's natural color.
July 8, 200618 yr no ones disagreeing or laughing here. i am sure most people would agree the river is very beautiful. didnt thomas jefferson say something about how it was americas most beautiful waterway? I am not sure about that but I think its true.
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