DAY 68 TenaCity to WindyCity Runyak

TenaCity to WindyCity Runyak

Oct. 7, 2021

Flint to Chicago DAY 68

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                                                      Trail to Berrien Public Beach
                                          Pre-launch. Kate standing on Berrien Public Beach
                                                     Several picture of beautiful homes 

















Mouth of Galien River, last mouth before Indiana, with Kate paddling by




                                           Swiftee straddling the Michigan Indiana State Line

Day 68 finish at the state line



                  Our traditional post paddle toast. Kate standing in Indiana an me in Michigan

 

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