Went for a paddle down the Portage River in Ottawa County, OH.  The river comes within about 1/4mi from my house, and I've always wanted to paddle it.  It's a tough river to find a suitable launching spot, as it's lined almost completely with large boulders.  My wife's employer's husband recently made a ramp near her work, so I figured I'd take advantage of it!

The ramp is in downtown Oak Harbor, OH.  I paddled 3.4mi to a small campground near my house that had a rough boat ramp.

I encountered quite a few cranes (always a cool sight), and a ton of ducks.  I paddled through what must have been 75 ducks.  They tolerate me coming fairly close until they get spooked, then it's a flurry of wings.

There isn't much current to the river, as we haven't had a good rain in weeks.  The river's fairly wide (~200'), and offers quite a few obstacles (downed trees, muddly flats, large islands).

Thanks to my wife for dropping me off and picking me back up!