The North Canadian River (in central oklahoma)

Well, I decided to go on a Sunday afternoon cruise in my HHR today, and of course, I took my camera.  I headed out of town going Southeast, and generally stayed to the Southeast of Edmond all afternoon. I went a little further east than I had before and I discovered a very windy river with lots of sand banks and I thought it would make for some cool pictures. The only problem was getting down there. Every bridge that crossed the river was surrounded by fenced-in private land.

North Canadian River

Well, it turns out this is the North Canadian River. I don't know why a river in Oklahoma is called the North Canadian, or even Canadian for that matter, but thats what they call it.

North Canadian River

North Canadian 

So, I set out to find a way down to the river. For a couple hours I drove, zig-zagging through the back roads. I crossed a total of 7 bridges over that river. Several of those I had to cross multiple times. Of Course, I did have to turn around a couple times. I nearly trespassed several times.

But surprisingly, I did not get chased by any dogs this time. I don't even think one barked at me. Of course one could have and I may not have noticed over the blaring music in my car. I was definitly rocking out to some heavy tunes. (John Denver, Mozart, News Boys, CCR, The Beatles, Josh Radin, and other awesome groups like the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

No..No..No Trespassing

Finally! I had found it. A dirt/gravel pull off by a bridge. Somewhere I could park AND get to the river without repelling down a dirt cliff or hopping fences. I was super stoked. I pulled in and there were already 2 vehicles there. As I was arranging all my gear in my backpack and deciding what not to take into the river, another car with 2 guys in it pulled in. I figured no big. But then, both got out. Seeing that both men were already noticeably intoxicated (yes even the driver) and that the passenger was carrying a case of beer, and then they started yelling down to their friends below, I decided I would wait till another day. There was no telling what the 4, or more, heavily intoxicated men might have decided to do to or on my car while I was down in the river.

So I guess the North Canadian River in Central Oklahoma will have to wait for another day to get her glamour shots. Oh well. I had a great adventure, got a few good pictures, and now I know that part of the country like the back of my hand.