Yesterday, I had the opportunity to go paddling with Bear Bass, the owner of Ozark Outdoors canoe rental.
We had a long conversation about drinking on the Courtois and Huzzah Creeks and talked about getting together some interpretive family trips to teach people about the wildlife and geology of the Meramec and its watershed. I was impressed with his knowledge of the rivers and streams he paddles.
Along the way we found a huge eddy full of beer cans and without hesitation Bear beached his canoe and began throwing cans in it. We filled the area between the thwart all the way to the gunwales with discarded cans, shoes, plastic containers and a relatively nice pair of sunglasses.
Bear has a unique knowledge and love of the streams he operates on.
I normally try not to show favoritism on this site but if you’re going to paddle the Huzzah Creek, Courtois Creek or the Meramec River then get you boat or shuttle from the people at Ozark Outdoors.
Bear pointing out one of the many geological features of the river bluffs.
The Campbell Bridge and our brief paddle was over much to soon.
Thanks Bear, I had a great trip.
