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