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the perennial flowering bloodroot and many others found
along the way that Clark will remember most.
"It was a perfect opportunity to study in a bunch of
different ecosystems," Clark said. "Just to be able to paddle
from the foothills of the mountains down through all
those ecosystems is a really unique thing. It is an amazing
resource we have."
Another thing that impressed Clark was Alabama
Power's commitment to the ASRT.
"They went out of their way to help with the portage
trails," said Clark, referring to the paths paddlers take to
move canoes and gear around APC dams on the trail.
"For groups like Alabama Power and the Army Corps of
Engineers to open up access on their land for portage and
camping is very important."
ASRT Executive Director Jim Felder agrees that APC's
support over the years to help develop, maintain and
enhance the trail has played a great part in making a "life
event" like Clark's possible.
Above: Photo by Bernard Troncale — Clark began his journey on Weiss Lake and traveled 650 miles to the mouth of Mobile Bay.
