New Philadelphia Canoe Rentals

Had a canoe rental yesterday for the 8 mile Schoenbrunn to Tusky trip. The water level was low and very clear. The weather was perfect. They also collected about 25 golf balls along the river bank. They seen one deer.

90 degrees and humid today. Put 4 area workers from Tennessee in at Schoenbrunn for the 8 mile trip to Tuscarawas. Took Von Gundy, his canoe and dog "Blue" to White Bridge, Dover to paddle back to SR 416 Schoenbrunn.

Offering a full-moon canoe paddle Tuesday, August 20, putting in at 8 p.m. at the Washington Street Dam, Dover. Paddle up river going towards the White Bridge and Dover Dam and when you get tired, turn around and come back. Cost $32 per canoe plus tax. Don't be gone more than 3 hours. Two kayaks can also be reserved at $18 each plus tax. Have friends with their own Canoes/Kayaks? Invite them. Reservations: call 330-339-2127.

This may be of interest to paddlers in the Tuscarawas River watershed. I imagine the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has automated Tuscarwas River water level and flow rates available on-line. I or someone else can post when we find out.

In light of the Riverfest Grand Finale this Friday, we're sharing a neat new online tool from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Streamer allows users to select any major stream and trace it up to its sources or down to its watershed. Pictured is a downstream trace of the Olentangy River. Give it a try at www.nationalatlas.gov/streamer, and find out more about Riverfest at www.riverfestcolumbus.org!

This image was taken at the meeting at the Dover Launch ramp.

Stopped at the Gnadenhutten Boat Ramp yesterday to check the river level and progress of the installation of the new ODNR funded boat ramp. The river level is low. The boat ramp area has been paved and landscaped and looks finished. Hopefully a new picnic shelter will be built soon. Camping is $5 per group plus $1 per person payable to the Village of Gnadenhutten. There is fresh water, portapotties, and firewood available for campers.