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The boat launch at Friant Cove is flooded with ankle-deep water, our first indication the San Joaquin River is no longer just a trickle.
Well, here's a San Joaquin River story that hasn't gotten much attention - unless you're plugged into the expedition kayaking community. It's about four adventurers who took advantage of an unexpected release to complete a historic first descent of the river's South Fork.
No matter how many times I visit Tuolumne Meadows, it always feels like the first time.