Parsons' Paddling Adventures: The Beginning

 

Table Rock Lake, June 26, 2022

We were on a family trip to Missouri, and I had snagged a booking at the famous Wilderness Club at Big Cedar in Branson. The resort has a marina with kayaks and canoes available for day use. Our whole family was able to enjoy a few hours on the water. Although I have paddled here and there from a young age, I believe this day planted the seed for more paddling adventures as a family, and what would eventually become an official hobby.













Location: 612 Devil's Pool Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739, USA

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