By: Emmie Reeves
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| John Vanzant, Hydroelectric Supervisor of the Augusta Canal clears wood and other plant debris from the water. He used a long metal rod to pull grass, weeds and roots from the canal so they do not clog his machine. |
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| The Hill family is given a Petersburg Boat tour led by tour guide Deb. In this photo one of the Hills spotted a small river Otter. |
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| Captain Bobby drives a replica Petersburg tour boat up and down the Augusta Canal. The original Petersburg Boats were an important part of Augusta's history built for transporting cotton and tobacco in the 1800s. |
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| Barb Hill walks her 11 week old Cocker Spaniel, Riley. This was Barb's first time bringing Riley to walk on the canal, but she plans to do it often now. |
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| Rafal Pacholczyk speeds past my camera on his racing bicycle. While training for a race Pacholcyzk rode past the area where I was shooting several times before I was able to stop him and get his name. |
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| Dodi C. examines the water for fish while he takes a break from biking. Dodi did not see any fish in this area, but he did see many turtles. |
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| Freddy puts bait onto his line while fishing. "I had a fish on my line and a snake come up and snatched it right off." |
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| Father, Adam Ippolito teaches his daughter Raelyn Ippolito how to cast a fishing rod. This was Raelyn's first time ever casting her own line, and they did many practice casts like the one pictured. |
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| Isa Pacholcyzk dips her hands and feet into the water to cool off. The canal is home to alligators, otters, snakes, fish, and turtles that scare most people from getting this close to the water. |
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| David Valenzuela puts kayaks into the water for guests who have rented them. Many people rent kayaks or bring their own and put them in below the locks to kayak along the river or canal. |
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| Taiah Brown and her husband John wait patiently for their kayak rental to begin. They were getting impatient since the shuttle bus driver was taking a while to drop their kayaks off. |
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| Taiah and John set out on their kayaking adventure. They chose a tandem kayak and had to learn how to work together to sucessfully paddle in the right direction. |
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| Joshua Reed kayaks down the Augusta Canal. Joshua was the slowest kayaker in their group, and if you can tell by his face he is not happy about it. |
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| The Augusta Canal National Heritage Headgates Area is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Here people can see breathtaking views of the Savannah River as well as the Augusta Canal. |
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| Olivia stands on the bridge in front of the head gates admiring the "love locks." Many couples attach locks along the bridge and throw away the key as a way to symbolize their everlasting love. |
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| "Love locks" come in all shapes and sizes. This ornate jeweled elephant was one of the most interesting locks along the bridge crossing the Augusta Canal. |
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| Cora and her daughter Olivia stop to take a selfie by the "love locks" on the bridge. "We're running to Walmart to get a lock so we can add one for ourselves." |
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| Jasmine and Ricky pause on the bridge to look at the canal. "We don't have a lock, but we haven't been talking that long so maybe one day." |
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| A view of the "love locks" from the outer side of the bridge. The rushing water provides a clue as to why this area is known as the Savannah Rapids. |
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| The Augusta Canal offers a range of activities, but its natural beauty is one of its greatest assets. This waterfall was one of the highlights of the shoot. |
