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Brentg7 t1_jdc6r92 wrote

Reply to comment by bapecow420 in Anyone ever kayak down the Middle or Little Patuxent rivers? by isthisavailable

when I was a kid back in the late eighties I went over those falls in an inflatable one-man raft unintentionally. I made it over the first one still in the boat after that it was just lots of tumbling, knee banging and getting water in my mouth. there were three of us on three boats. we all survived but nobody made it through in their boat. ended up losing one boat and most of our paddles. fun times

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ka0s_902 t1_jdb3j3x wrote

Reply to Review | Peter Chang’s restaurant empire expands to Columbia, Md. Lucky diners. by f1sh98

I got incredibly sick after i went to the soft opening. When I mean incredibly sick, I mean severe stomach pain and sickness for several days. Diarrhea, nausea, etc. I lost 6 pounds and had no appetite for 4 days. I had the lionhead pork meatball and it looked partially raw. I should of trusted my gut and send it back.

Not trying to exaggerate but it was really that bad. I will not be going back

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i_live_in_maryland t1_jd9z9ug wrote

Reply to Anyone ever kayak down the Middle or Little Patuxent rivers? by isthisavailable

Did the Middle Patuxent from 108 to Kindler Rd about 10 years ago. There are several "strainers" (total blockages of downed trees and sticks) that we had to get out and carry the kayak around. Mostly in the Middle Patuxent Envinormental Area. Under the 29 bridge there is about a 2-3 ft concrete dropoff which we decided to get out and portage around also.

It's pretty shallow year round, there were a few spots where we bottomed out bad enough at least one of us had to get out and pull/push.

But it was a pleasant float, the water is very calm, and the scenery is pretty good!

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GDilbs t1_jd9huqc wrote

Reply to Anyone ever kayak down the Middle or Little Patuxent rivers? by isthisavailable

Did a family tube trip on the Middle from Cedar Lane to Old Columbia Road near Johns Hopkins Road in July of 2021. Was a very nice float and nice to cool off in the summer. We were the only people in the river. Had to walk in one or two places. Wear water shoes. A gentleman from the River's Edge community came out, chatted and snapped a few pictures of us floating. He said there were not many people that year. Indicated that Kayakers will go all the way to Savage Mills. He left his card with a link to the pictures at our vehicle. Getting in at Cedar Lane was easy. Getting out at Old Columbia required hiking up a decent hill at the bridge. Will do it again, just didn't have the time this year.

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fawk_yooytppl t1_jd8qpf8 wrote

Reply to Free stuff! by [deleted]

I'm interested in the ps4 pls. I would love it for my kids as their dad took it and sold it when we left

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mybluerat t1_jd8hq9b wrote

Reply to Free stuff! by [deleted]

If the PS4 and games are still available, I know an 11-year-old who’s dad died of cancer and his single mom is going through treatment for leukemia who would probably really appreciate it.

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bapecow420 t1_jd879pw wrote

Reply to Anyone ever kayak down the Middle or Little Patuxent rivers? by isthisavailable

I’ve kayaked down the Little Patuxent multiple times and it’s a really fun time! Be prepared for it to take the whole day so bring sunscreen, water and snacks. I usually drop the kayaks in on Stevens Forest Rd or the end of Owen Brown Rd (where broken land crosses over the river). I always go all the way to savage mill but you must be prepared to get out before the falls and walk your kayak down the trial a bit, don’t attempt to go down the falls in your kayak. If you want a shorter trip, the bridge on old Guilford Rd would be a good spot. Be prepared to get out multiple times to go around fallen trees or push through shallow water, so water shoes or crocs would be good to bring.

Let me know if you have more questions! It’s a really fun and mellow kayaking trip, but can prove challenging at certain times.

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