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By the fourth of July summer activities are in full swing. A swim in the river is not out of question if you're not faint of heart. Campers, fisherman, rafters, kayakers and sunbathers will be seen dappled along the river while backpackers, cyclists, and huckleberry pickers spread out over the thousands of acres of remote timberland.

 

After Labor Day the clear, cooler days bring frosty nights in the higher elevations. Although the summer recreation season is coming to a close on the Joe, it is a beautiful place to be for those who appreciate the outdoors. The warm days of September are great for short hikes or drives to explore the area and enjoy the fall colors. The traffic on the river has subdued, as most vacationers have headed home.

By October the hunting seasons for big game have opened and hunters from around the country seeking trophy elk, deer and bear flow through Avery on their way to and from camp until late in November. Winter in Avery provides a great experience for snowmobilers as there are miles of groomed trail. Although no grooming is done for cross country skiing or snowshoeing they too are great activities either for a well planned trip or a short jaunt from the house along the river.

This is St. Joe Country !

The Outdoorsman’s Paradise

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The St. Joe River upstream from Avery is designated as a wild and scenic river and offers great year around catch and release fishing for native Cutthroat trout as well as Rainbow and Bull trout. Some species can be kept during the summer months. The spring season on the St. Joe provides good white water rafting and kayaking for those inclined. Bicycle riding on the Hiawatha trail would likely be open by Memorial Day and the snow would be leaving the hiking trails and roads in the surrounding mountains.