Long Lake is the lowest of the Portage Lakes and includes the Portage Path Wildlife area, a hang out for eagles, herons, hawks and numerous migratory birds. The Tuscawarus River flows into Long Lake, taking a break before flowing through flood gates on the lake and heading south to Barberton and Canal Fulton. Long Lake is also fed by a spillway from East Reservoir on the the Portage Lakes. Among the many areas to explore are the marsh in the Wildlife area, the channel to the spillway and some areas where mink and otters have been spotted. The plan is to meet at 10 a.m. at the DNR boat ramp on Cove Boulevard off off Manchester Road, launching by 10:30. Water will be cold. Dry wear is advised and a PFD is a must. I have a few sea kayaks available for use. Contact me early if you want to use one. I live at the end of Cove Blvd., so everyone is welcome to hang out by the lake at my house after the paddle.