Pellissippi Blueway Paddling Trip and Trash Pickup

TCWP and Advocates for the Oak Ridge Reservation are organizing another scenic paddle trip, for Saturday morning, October 22, to promote and help maintain the Three  Bends and Pellissippi Blueway on Melton Lake.  This time we plan to begin at the Oak Ridge Marina boat ramp and paddle across and upstream to enjoy tranquil inlets, birds, other wildlife, early fall wildflowers, and the fabulous scenery that the Pellissippi Blueway area has to offer.  A portion of Braden Branch inlet will be visited, and we may paddle as far as Worthington Cemetery Inlet and the train trestle. Along the way we’ll do our part in cleaning up the shoreline by picking up and hauling back any manageable trash we run into.

Participants should meet at 9:00 a.m.  at the Oak Ridge Marina boat ramp on Melton Lake Drive. Those needing a kayak or canoe may be able to rent one from Adventure Outdoors Center (Outdoorsrentals.com) and paddle around to the starting place.  Please bring and wear a life jacket whenever in the boat!  Be prepared for sun, and bring a lunch and water.  For more information, contact Tim Bigelow at 865-607-6781 or Bigelowt2@mindspring.com.