Blair boat launch

This is a limited parking lot that fills up early during the busy season.

We started earlier than normal because once again we are in a heat wave here and the temperatures were going to be crazy, especially with the humidex. When we started at AM, the humidex was 29C We then paddled out around the end of the island and east to the top of Lower Duck Island. We then paddled back west on the Ontario side of the island. We discovered what looks like it was an abandoned sailing boat. I took a picture and sent a message to what we assumed was the home club for the boat. It also had the registered name on the back of the boat.

Blair boat launch

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Coming back was MUCH easier. Blair Road. That was a real treat.

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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Optimists Park was established in This park has two boat ramps for access to the Missouri River, two floating docks for temporary mooring, a fish-cleaning station and restrooms. There are two small picnic shelters with grills and a bench swing. The park can be reached from Highway 30 just west of the Blair Bridge: turn north on Marina Road, turn right onto Fairview Drive on the north side of the railroad overpass and follow Fairview to the river. The park was established in part by a grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Blair Optimists funded construction of the boat ramps.

Blair boat launch

Bair Island is composed of three islands: Inner, Middle and Outer, totaling approximately 3, acres of former salt ponds once owned by Cargill. A large portion of the islands have been restored to tidal wetlands. The Ecological Reserve is closed annually from Feb 15 - May The adjacent properties owned by U.

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Add a Photo. Name Name Email help private comment. It decided to close for the season because of Covid so it was deserted and the docks were all pulled in. Help the community if you have a paddling trip to share! We also saw mum and her baby ducklings out for a paddle. Along the way we passed the Rockcliffe Boat Club. Now deserted, it was originally settled by squatters who tried to farm on the island. Took a couple of pictures of the water in the middle of Upper Duck Lake. You can paddle west toward downtown or east toward Petrie Island. Coming back was MUCH easier. Saw mum and her baby Canada Geese entering Green's Creek. Edit Amenities. Submit Your Trip.

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Saw mum and her baby Canada Geese entering Green's Creek. Also saw a few turtles but they didn't want to pose for their pictures to be taken. Some time between and it had cottages and there were also campers going to the island. We saw some boats capsize and the person able to right it again. This despite Covid restrictions. The wind and waves made for a few wet splashes but not a big deal. The boat was high and dry with the full boat out of water and hidden by some trees. There was a restaurant, a theatre, swings and a carousel. It has been totally gutted and is in the process of being re-constructed. To do a decent speed all we had to do was keep the boat going straight. Enjoy the pictures. There are a few spots that can accommodate a trailer or you can park along the one side of the access road if required.