1790 Ohio River Run

NEW SLIDE SHOW ON PHOTOS PAGE. MORE TO FOLLOW.

May 14th our journey comes to a happy ending. After 700 miles of paddling it will take us a few days to get our land legs back. We will update the website with many new photos and stories.

May 15 We made it! Read More

Nathan Stewart Brown and Robert Clyde McNamara are going on an adventure. They planned this trip over 40 years ago while they were students at the University of Kentucky. Things came up and the trip was postponed. Well time has raced by and they aren’t getting any younger, so they decided that they better do it while they can. They are going to canoe and camp along the Ohio river from Pittsburgh to Louisville. They are going to re-trace Stewart's Scottish ancestor's migration from Pennsylvania to Kentucky that they undertook in 1790. Along with 5 other families they descended into the wilds of the Northwest Territory by keelboat to forge out new lives. There were many dangers lurking around each bend of the river. The resident native Americans were not too happy to see thousands of settlers pour into their homeland.

Stewart and Rob are going to dress in period attire of the late 1700's and try to paddle 20 miles per day. They are also doing this trip for a cause. The Rotary's PolioPlusProgram is a mission to eradicate polio from the planet, forever. They will be meeting with Rotary Clubs along the river. They will be able to share their journey with you via the internet. With today’s electronic age, video, photos and live feeds they will keep everyone informed of their adventure. They plan to leave in early April 2010 and arrive in Louisville, KY by mid May.

Our launch was from the town warf/doc

in Brownsville,Pa. Saturday April 10th

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Thank you for you support

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Ed, Stewartsville, NJ : Rob, You and Stewart be careful ! Have fun ! WE will be watching to see your progress. My freinds in Louisville saw you both on the evening news Friday night. Enjoy !!!

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Alice, Jackson, TN: I'm one of the few polio victims left in the United States and I am all for eradicating it in the whole world. Thanks for what your are doing. Can't wait to hear how your trip is going!

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Marsha, Ironton Ohio: Bon Voyage - you have miles to go before you sleep. We wish you safe travel - beware the ticks and chiggers as you move south. And wave at the tugboats

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Geri, Jeffersonville IN: I look forward to seeing you "in my backyard".

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Anthony, Vergennes, VT: The eve of your adventure - extremely exciting. Mac, Stewart - enjoy, be safe, get a good nights sleep...you are doing a great thing. GodSpeed.

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Suzanne, Clearwater FL: Go Boomers! God Speed!

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Dave,: Way to go guys- bon voyage and good luck!I'll be thinking of you Mac while I'm skiing at Sugarbush tomorrow!I am so excited to be a part of history!

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Peter, Hilo HI: Good Luck on the river. Look forward to your updates.

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Randy, Shelbyville, Kentucky: God bless and keep you safe.

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