The Great Dismal Swamp Canal/ Lake Drummond Kayak Adventure 2013 (pic heavy)

Here are a few shots I took earlier while kayaking along the Great Dismal Swamp and into Lake Drummond. For those who don't know, this is a swamp in eastern NC/ southern Va. Parts of it were drained and canals were dug to extract timber. In fact, it was first proposed by George Washington in 1784. It lasted until the early 20th century, when competition from other, cheaper forms of transportation ended it as a commercial venture. Now it's a historic site and a wildlife refuge. The tow path is now a bike path.
It's a very cool place.

Setting out
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The dam we had to portage around
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Entrance into Lake Drummond
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A big old cypress tree
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Another cypress tree reflected in the water
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