Patrick knew that nature held many hidden secrets and mysteries for an imaginative boy. He also knew that there were adventures just waiting for the right moment and the right person to stumble upon them. Like many thirteen-year-old boys, he was no exception. As the school year ended and his long awaited summer break began, he embarked on an adventure that would forever change how he felt about nature. During his long awaited visit to his cousins, who lived along the river at Hatfield Park, he discovers kayaking and much, much more. Come join Patrick as he paddles his way into the heart of the grasslands and discovers its natural and cultural history and some of its hidden secrets.