My younger son and I kayaked the Penobscot River from the public boat ramp in Hampden to the outlet of the Kenduskeag Stream (here is a
map).
We started out in a relatively natural setting and observed a bald eagle and several immature bald eagles in a nest while still in Hampden. Once we turned a corner, however, the river quickly became industrial and commercial along its shores. We made it north past the Darling's Waterfront Pavilion and were treated to Chris Stapleton doing a sound check before his concert and then a live band outside of Sea Dog Brewing.
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It was a great day for kayaking. |
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On the right upper branches of the tall center tree sits a bald eagle. The nest was nearby off-camera. |
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There are a number of man-made islands along the river. |
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We aren't really sure what this facility is but there was a tugboat and a large barge. |
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