There’s no denying it. British Columbia yields some of the Pacific Northwest’s best areas to reel in that elusive catch. Whether saltwater or freshwater fishing, the region always comes up ahead. And while you wait for the fish to bite, … Continue reading
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Maine Lobster House Run by Kayak
On this day, I paddle off the little sandy beach on Bailey Island, Maine, where I am accompanied by a lobster boat putt-putting its way out to pull traps off the rocky shore. The air is sultry and the paddling … Continue reading
Rafting in the Ice Age: Glacier National Park’s River Adventures
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana’s Glacier National Park is not for the faint of heart. The rivers begin to rage as soon as the snow melt begins its annual flow from the mountain peaks to the valleys below. This … Continue reading
A Brief History of Stand Up Paddleboarding
By now, most of us have heard of, seen, or attempted Stand Up Paddleboarding, the latest and greatest water activity catching on like fish to water around the country. While this seems a relatively new water sport to land dwellers … Continue reading
Whitewater Rafting in Hell
On their journey to find the Northwest Passage, Lewis and Clark passed through one of the most rugged areas of their trip to the Pacific Ocean when they rode through the rapids of the Snake River.
The days of Lewis … Continue reading
The Kayak Kingdom of Colorado
Colorado is not only the place where beauty and culture meet; it’s also an overflowing cornucopia of outdoor activity. The mountains are lofty peaks that frame the heavens for hikers and bikers, but it’s also the home of a world-class … Continue reading
Exercises for Paddlers: Strength Training To Prepare For The Season
The same thing happens to me every spring. The ice leaves the river, and I get so excited that I’m out paddling hard for the whole day. And then I pay for it with sore muscles for a week. Even … Continue reading
The Susquehanna River: History and Sports
The History:
The headwaters of the great Susquehanna River begin in eastern New York State, near Cooperstown in Otsego Lake.
The river flows out of the lake and begins winding southwest into Bradford County in Northern Pennsylvania. It continues changing … Continue reading
Quebec CMQ Canoe Race Amazes!
During my travels to Quebec City, I had the opportunity to attend the Quebec Winter Carnaval. This included participating in several activities, such as snowshoeing and dog sledding, but also an inordinate amount of touring and sightseeing. But for an … Continue reading
WasSUP, Banff?
Living in landlocked Banff surrounded by glacier-fed lakes I don’t know the first thing about stand up paddleboards, or SUPs, but when I see them in magazines they are always on warm turquoise seas with fine white sandy beaches in … Continue reading
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