The Ohio River "LOGNESS MONSTER....."

We were down in New Richmond on the Ohio this weekend and saw the giant, colorful river monster, aka "The LogNess Monster."

The folks in this Village are just so much fun. Stop down and check this out. It must be at least 60-70 ft long and apparently just showed up this Spring.

We happened down to the Village to check out the music scene and to enjoy the river. We kayaked from the Village kayak ramp and then had a funky, tasty dinner at the "Green Kayak Market." Twisted BLT, Creamer Smoker and a couple of fun craft beers (Horny Goat, Thirsty Dog and a good, old HopBomber by Rivertown)

What will these folks come up with next. We loved the Mini Music Festival, look forward to RiverDays and the cardboard  boat regatta and always enjoy seeing "Jacob" the town Peacock......

Ohio River App...Check It Out

We are heading out this weekend to New Richmond on the Ohio this weekend and will probably do so via kayak or some other paddling craft (SUP, etc). We learned last week about a great app that provides really useful information regarding the Ohio River. We are using it and LOVE IT!! Check it out at:

http://www.recr8ohioriver.org/

Remember to "Get Outside and Play!"

Is It a Bird, Is It a Plane?? It's Super Moon Saturday/Sunday

For all of the lost romantics out there, grab your sweetie, wake up early Sunday (@7:30am) and bask in the alluring glow of the Super Moon as it hangs heavy over the Ohio River. The Super Moon will grace the sky late Saturday night and peak early Sunday. Because of its close proximity to earth, the moon will appear both much larger  (over 10%) and brighter (about 30%).

Folklore has it that the full moon is a time of increased odd behavior and supernatural activity. Whether it's an increase in hospital emergency room visits , flat-out wacky behavior or an increase in crime, something sure seems to be happenings on Full Moon evenings.  Scientific studies have not borne out proof of such association, but the anecdotal evidence continues to build. Watch out tonight !!!

On the Super Moon front, such occurs rarely and not again until August 2014. The Super  Moon occurs when the Full Moon coincides withe perigee--the date on which the moon is closest to the earth. While both events occur approximately one time per month, seldom do such dates coincide.

So kiss your spouse, hug your puppy or pen a romantic song, but just make sure to get outside and enjoy the show. Please feel free to share with us all of your Super Moon pictures. Have a great night

Paddlefest Is Here....

It's that time again---PADDLEFEST. Hope you intend to join several thousand others for a leisurely paddle down the Ohio River from Coney Island to downtown Cincinnati. This event is so much fun and it's awesome to see so many paddlers out on the river together. Check out the details for the event at: http://www.ohioriverpaddlefest.org/paddlefest/

We'll see you out on the River.....

Mini Music Event On The River at New Richmond..

The Green Kayak Market & Eatery sponsored a mini music festival this past weekend and we stopped by. This was a cool event and we hear another will occur next year. Friday night, with a band playing in the Park, the feel was that of a summer beach town. The Park was filled with so many young people dancing to the music, and the Kayak was hosting even more great music on its Old Lodge Stage and Front Street Cafe provided music in its courtyard There wasn't an empty parking place in sight!

As we have noted in the past, something fun and big time is happening in this former sleepy river Village. The music is key, but so are the other hip items popping up around town. The cool kayak ramp, the trailers and trucks around town sporting kayaks/canoes, that Peacock Bakery pushing out amazing treats and the  river traffic slowing down to check out the Village, all  provide a feel and look that is just flat-out fun. Not sure what's in the water down there, but whatever it is, it's sure generating energy. Even Jacob, the town peacock feels like showing off ...

Is It The Derecho?

from accuweather.com
 

So what is a "derecho?" The weather folks keep throwing around the threat of a derecho, but no one told us what it is. Time to "Bing" the answer (everyone else "googles" so we're trying to create a new trend) .....


It appears that a derecho is a long-lived, line of severe thunderstorms that generally develop in June and July. Derecho is a Spanish word meaning "straight." A common characteristic of these storms are strong and sustained straight line winds.  To be considered a "derecho" it appears the winds must average at least 58 mph across the entire line  of storms, and must be maintained at
such level for no less than 6 hours. These winds often lead to intense damage and power outages. We're hoping that the prediction for a derecho in our area does not come true as this sounds way too intense.

Just a year past the devastation of the tornado that hit along the Ohio River in Ohio and Kentucky, the potential for "derecho" intense storms brings on a new sense of urgency. The power and wrath of spring and summer storms are incredible and awe-inspiring. Please be cognizant of how fast these storms can develop and how long they can last.  So while we always encourage you to "Get Out and Play," please only do so when weather permits.

Mini Music Festival In New Richmond on the Ohio.....

We just learned that this Friday and Saturday (June 14 & 15, 2013), the Green Kayak Market, in New Richmond on the Ohio, will be sponsoring a mini music festival. The plan has been reported that the Festival starts on Friday evening with music in the Park across from the Kayak, as well as on the Old Lodge stage. Stop on down for the tunes (and great food, beer and other spirits).....



The music will continue into Saturday, with the Rabbit Hash String Band, Steve Free and others playing the Old Lodge Stage on Saturday...We will attend and report back with pictures. Please share this information with as many folks as possible and let the music ring.......