Kiteboarder or Beach Goer

By: Crystal M. Canole

All summer I spend most of my weekends chasing the wind up in East Tawas, Michigan.  Over the past few years my love for the sport has grown into taking over my free time completely.  Every chance I get I am going up north to go Kiteboarding!  This year I have spent most my time as a beach goer waiting for the wind. 

This year has been the worst year thus far.  The wind has not been there and that makes for many long days waiting on the beach.  Yesterday it was blowing!!   Started my session at about 11am and rode till about 2pm. The wind was amazing a bit gusty but not bad.  I was getting mad air and everyone out was having a blast.

 After all theses weekends of waiting for the wind I had finally caught it and even though I was having a blast, the wind was becoming to powerful and dangerous.  My session was short but it was intense and amazing.  It reaffirms why I spend all my free time chasing the wind.  The feeling of kiteboarding is one you cannot imagine.  Although at times it can become hectic and body punishing it is absolutely surreal and relaxing. 

This means I need another kite.  A smaller one!  In the meantime I wait for the next chance to get out there and ride. 

PYMATUNING PARK

It was my pleasure to spend a weekend at this Ohio State Park over the last weekend. It is located near Andover, OH and is on the border of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The scenery, wildlife, and park are one in a million.

The park surrounds a lake of 14,000 acres. This lake is known for fishing and caters to fishers. There is a 20 hp limit on all boats. If you are looking to do some jet skiing or skiing behind a boat this lake is not for you. If your looking for peacefullness and catching some walleye to grill up, your going to the right place.

Wether your out on the lake, on a nature trail, or sitting at the capsite there is wildlife all around you. Walleye, crappie, black bass, and channel catfish are known to be caught from the lake. Woodpeckers, Blue Herons and many other birds fill the air.

The park offers camping, cottages, and hurts. The campground is well maintained and includes spacious sites. There are sections of the campground that are dog friendly so bring your pet with you.

Looking for more info?
www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/pymatuning

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