I paddled Mill Creek for the 1st time around the age of 8. It was my 1st creek. About 2 miles over the hill from my parents house in Clarion PA, an outing on Mill Creek comes with many class 2 rapids, a few class 3 rapids, and plenty of family and hometown friends. Beyond the sentimental value and the fun whitewater, this creek is also special because it finishes within 5 minutes of a hot tub!
On what must have been one of my first times down Mill Creek, I was paddling with my Mother in high water and a real rain and lightening shit storm. I was a very young, timid paddler and was quite scared. Actually, I think I was crying and at one point didn’t want to continue down the creek. In a moment of maternal paddling instinct, my Mother got out of her boat, took off her sock, and use it to tie our boats together. She then pulled me down the rest of run. I’m not sure if she would remember this, but I will never forget it. I guess that’s what family is for!!! Thanks, Mom!
Kayaking is not a hobby. It is a way of Life. Great video! Beautiful lighting at the end of the sun beaming onto the Creek!
Looks like a fun run similar to Kentucky Creek when they are swollen!
happy new year!