Cousins kayak Alabama Scenic River Trail

Submitted / The Outlook Will Denton and John Denton unload their kayaks at Brushy Branch at the beginning of their journey.

Will and John Denton woke up as the sun began to rise Thursday morning, loaded up their kayaks and kicked off the second leg of their journey at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka.

Lake Martin resident Will Denton, 79, and his cousin John, 66, spent 16 days paddling the Alabama Scenic River Trail, starting in Brushy Branch right on the Georgia border. After nearly 240 miles of water travel and camping, the pair took a quick break at home to rest up.

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