Passaic River Paddle

 Tuesday night members and friends of Madison Ave. went on a paddle on the Passaic River around part of Paterson. Eric White and I have been teaching kids in the River of God School of Paddling and decided to offer some adult paddles as well. Although hot and the river low we had a wonderful time enjoying the beauty of God's creation and the river. We saw a snowy egret, Great Blue Heron and other water birds as well as a giant turtle. We paddled over and through the fish weir that was built by Native Americans before the founding of Paterson.

 Here is Diane & Xiomara Robinson with Colin Barrett in the background as we approach the Lincoln Ave. Bridge. We put in by the Hawthorne ballfields just upriver from here.

 My friend Richard Naramore and his son Thomas joined us from Jersey City paddling their canoe. There is now a Passaic River Blueway that includes 90 miles of river that can be paddled from above Lincoln Park  to the Newark Bay. For more information check the website of the Lower Passaic Watershed Alliance.
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 Go Xiomara!

 The river was low but we made it though and once we were past the Fair Lawn Ave. Bridge there was plenty of water.

 Gary & Malcolm Carter stop for a short break.   Look at us below....this is right off of the 10th Ave. Circle. A whole different view of Paterson. Below are a few short videos.

 Heres a final group picture. In addition to those mentioned above we had James Barrett, Dominick Pettway  Eric White & myself.  Come join us sometime for a new way to experience God's creation in Paterson.