The Upper James River during an early weekend in June should be on your to-do list.
If you should chose a 14ft raft as your vessel,
there will be no luxury too large to accompany you.
Expect your catch to bring pure joy,
ample time for swimming...
....and snoozing.
All the while, the crystal clear water, rolling mountains, and shear cliffs threaten not to release your dumb gaze
But beware, the cool water will warp your sense of time,
and the map still reckons miles to go.
When you finally make it to land, stack your luxuries high,
and settle in for a cozy abode.
Make sure to close your bags, because there will be those ready to move in.
And if the weekend feels like it floated by just a little too fast, remember that the Upper J will still be there for next time,
waiting quietly between the train tracks and the Mexican joint.
