This particular adventure took place last summer and I am just now writing about it. Back in May 2011 my buddy Michael Henry Jr. and I went on a kayak journey down the Congaree River in Columbia, SC. We began at the National Forest HQ and got maps and advice from the two rangers there. They advised us that the water was low and it would take 2 to 5 hrs through the swamp before reaching the main river. That was a wide range, but we figured two strapping, young, gentle men like us could make it in 2... well it took 5! We had some serious paddling to do before night fall but luckily we made it to the river and a sand bar. After setting up camp we eat dinner and fished until it got very late. We caught many catfish and saved some in a man made live well for breakfast. In the morning we were greeted by Bambi who seemed lost and scared, but bravely swam to our sand bar a scurried to shore. We then packed up cleaned up and were down the river again. It was peaceful and beautiful. we traveled nearly 20 miles all together. Toward the end of the trip we passed another sandbar named the Redneck Riviera. It was packed with people hanging out on there john boats and having a good time. They all cheered as we paddled by pretty exhausted from our journey. Finally we pulled out at a boat ramp and our travels were through. We were able to finish a day early and really enjoyed our trip!
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