Conflicts

The news is always dominated by conflicts. Yesterday a gal walking her dog turned into a "racial" incident because she felt threatened by some guy screaming at her. It quickly escalated into viral video as the gal tried to call 911. Use your head, the best way is to not engage and walk away. Everything doesn't require enforcement of every rule. The man seemed ready to video his angry confrontation after he instigated and baited her into a response. There is always two sides to a story, but the referee only catches the reaction.  People it is now a video ready Instagram world out there, don't get baited into someone's trap for their self gratification. If someone needs Instagram likes to validate their existence don't become the subject. Walk away, and by the way keep the dog on its leash.

Conflict two: kayakers and fisherman, seems like both think they own the river and delight in annoying each other. Follow the rules, the Park is open Thursday to Sunday between 9AM to 3PM for kayakers and canoeist. Put in is above the LIE off Yaphank Ave by Lower Lake. The flow runs north to south and that is the general direction one should paddle in. In shallow stretches, wade and pull your boat as not to disturb the river bottom and plant and animal life. Using your paddles as shovels is bad for the environment. Remember  that voices travel and not everyone needs their quiet and solitude disturbed by rowdy hooligans. Share the river and share the experience. Limit  the number of boats in your party to enhance the experience. When encountering fisherman, remember they paid a fee to fish and ask before paddling through a pool. Drift quietly as possible through.
Never paddle upstream, litter or use profanity, some users are there with small children and they don't need to hear your ignorance. Report to Park police any bad activity, they are trained your not. Avoid conflicts and enjoy the river.

Now this guy knows how to get the most out of his experience on the water. Photographed in the Adirondacks a place more suitable for both activities.