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Stress Free

Kayaking

on Russell

Creek

It’s not uncommon to see
Nealia Baker and
Adair Countians posting photos
Ashley McLean enjoy
on social media of their kayaks, to a day of kayaking on
see one sitting in a truck bed, or Russell Creek.
to see a group of happy paddlers.
Kayaking has become a popu- said McLean. as overnight. Group size isn’t lim-
lar pastime in Adair County in re- “I love that it’s just another ited, as Patterson has taken
cent years and local waterways way to be outdoors with friends,” groups as small as two and as big
give fans a wide array of locations said Baker. They are grateful to as 12. Patterson also says that his
for their journey. have tried it because they found sales reflect the boom in kayaking.
Kayaking is a fairly simple one of their favorite pastimes. “It’s unbelievable how many
sport that only requires the water, For people who haven’t tried kayaks we sell a year,” said Patter-
the vessel and a paddle. Many kayaking, there are guided kayak- son.
people love it because they find it ing services. Shane Patterson, Patterson understands why so
to be a relaxing way to enjoy na- owner of Longhunter Outfitters, many people love the sport, as he
ture. provides guided kayaking services has been kayaking for over a
Nealia Baker and Ashley through the waters of Green decade.

McLean took up kayaking at Rus- River and Russell Creek with his “I love the simplicity of it,”
sell Creek in the summer of 2016 instruction and direction. said Patterson. “You can load up
and say it’s the easiest way to Patterson says these guided your truck and for two hours in
spend time outdoors. kayaking trips can be as minimal the afternoon, you’re stress free.”
“It’s so easy and peaceful,” as half a day trips or as extensive

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