Credits and Thanks

Photo Credits

All photos by author unless specifically credited to another photographer, used by permission. 

Acknowledgements

This project would not exist without the support of many individuals: my wife Glenda Russell Osborne, our children and grandson, and editor Doug Fox.  Gratitude to Glenda for her backup memory and patience during weekends and whenever time allowed for collecting letters, documents, photos, newspaper reports, etc. into the body of the project.  Time spent on and in the river with Blake, Clair and Carter Osborne are highlights among the happiest moments of my life.  My parents and sisters (Pamela, Rebecca and Elizabeth) were encouraging of my scouting activities and interested in the adventures that ensued from them. 

And to Doug for his guidance and editorial skill over many sessions without which this piece would be a disjointed mosaic of words and pictures far from the web.  

Many others gave up some time to recall activities and people connected to the State Park and the Wild and Scenic River:  David Scott, Bob Gaddy, John Bowman, Rudolph Floyd, Bonnie Kelley, Kim Huband, James Sessoms, Neal Lee and Mary Rountree.  Graham McLean and Charles Edwards have broadened my understanding of the flora and fauna of the Lumber.  Christine Ellis, Mac Legerton and Jeff Currie are all cited for their creative and persistent river advocacy.  Friend and former editor of Wildlife in N.C., Lawrence S. Earley, made sure the Lumber River was featured in the magazine, enriching my life along the way with his writing and photos.  Deirdre Hewitt, Branch Chief of the NPS' Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and Dan Haas of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reflected on the Wild and Scenic designation and pointed to work to be done for more river protection.