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    Eric Adsit
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    The put-in for the Big Sable River is just below the Hamlin Lake Dam.
    Eric Adsit
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    07/08/2018
    Boardwalks line the start of the Big Sable River.
    Eric Adsit
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    A wooden bridge crosses the river about halfway to the mouth.
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    Wildflowers along the river.
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    07/08/2018
    Route 116 crosses the river just before the river enters Lake Michigan.
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    07/08/2018
    A paddler near the mouth of the river.
    Eric Adsit
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    07/08/2018
    The lower end of the river takes on a marshy character.
    Eric Adsit
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    07/08/2018
    A paddler enjoys the view on the Big Sable River.
    Eric Adsit
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    A paddler returns up the Big Sable River.
    Eric Adsit
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    Remnants of the docks Charles Mears built along the Big Sable River.
    Eric Adsit
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    There are several access points to the river.
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    A great blue heron suns itself along the river.
    Eric Adsit
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    07/08/2018
    The river is very popular among paddlers.
    Eric Adsit
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    The Hamlin Lake Dam.
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    07/08/2018
    The river is full of wildlife.
    Eric Adsit
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    07/08/2018
    People often float the river in tubes as well as kayaks and canoes.

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