Our superb park photographer, Marty Hill, whose photo appears here, let me know that the Porpoise Creek logbook was full. April 2 I put in new pages and brought the 100 completed pages – just since September 2024 – home to enjoy.
“BEAUTIFUL” was the big word! We agree, it is a gorgeous spot in Belle Isle, and we enjoyed building it. Here are just a few of the comments.
GB 10/20 “Great idea thanks for the innovation.”
SS 10/22 “Lovely Spot! Cool idea to have this notebook. Suggest hanging a bird & fish identification map or poster.” [Note: a waterfowl poster is on the way.]
JC 10/25 A “harrier flew over the gulls on the sandbar and scared them off. Thanks to the FOBI members who built this new viewing station!! It’s beautiful!”
TD 11/7 “Northern Flicker – Brown Creeper – Bald Eagle – Squirrels – Gray – Minnows”
N, A & Lola (dog) 11/16 “Sunny, lightly cloudy, crisp, clear views … Lovely spot to rest & enjoy the view! ♥”
K&C 11/21 “Beautiful site for a rest and enjoy the scenery”
M&C 3/7 “Beautiful view! Love being able to participate. Our dog loves it too.”
K&M 3/19 Need “Better traffic signs to various walking trails. Thank you for providing this beautiful area. Parks are important and so are park staff!”
And – as you can see from Matry’s riverside picture – the waterfowl on our creek have a beautiful view also.
FRIENDS OF BELLE ISLE STATE PARK 
We spent Easter afternoon at the park. It was, in a word, beautiful! I would like to offer a few quibbles about our experience especially concerning seniors and the handicapped. The signage to the fishing pier near the canoe launch is very confusing. We ended up at the launch, not the pier. The handicapped parking near the picnic area and river are further from those areas than the regular parking. Thirdly, the beach area on the Rappahannock is very difficult for seniors and the handicapped to access. May I suggest temporary steps that can be pulled up in the event of major storms.
Thank you, Chris Obert
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