Mighty Rivers rise from humble beginnings, often hundreds of miles from their final, stellar display of power as they rumble into a junction downstream. The Tennessee River’s founding ranks as one of the more interesting in river history and recreation.… Continue reading
For thousands of years, humans have gone out on the sea alone in a kayak and experienced what might be the ultimate soul journey on the water. The Orr’s and Bailey Islands are part of the Harpswell Island chain located … Continue reading
Imagine days of paddling on a narrow, lazy river. You snake through marshes and pine forests, passing by large boulders and tiny beaches. The land is full of herons and beavers, prints of a muskrat, or raccoon that reveal their … Continue reading
We’ve completed several overnight paddling trips as a family over the last few years and are learning how to make them both safe and fun! Ensuring group safety is the priority, but the trip has to be enjoyable for the … Continue reading
The words “canoeing” and “wild life” seem to be in contradiction, since canoeing connotes a relaxing and peaceful paddle on a remote lake or flowing river; while the wild life indicates someone who is wild, impulsive, excitable, and a party-person. … Continue reading
There’s a lot more to that paddle stroke than just a flex of the arms and shoulders. It’s core, knee-to-shoulder core, says Katie Rowe. Rowe is a World Paddle Association Level 1 certified instructor and a 200-hour yoga instructor based … Continue reading
Saltwater might run through the veins of many New Brunswickers, but fresh river arteries are the lifeblood of the tiny Canadian province. The St. John and Kennebecasis are the two most significant, but the many smaller tributaries are home to … Continue reading
The season of stand up paddleboarding is upon us and there is no better time to purchase a board than right now. But what if you are new to the sport? What do you look for in a board, how … Continue reading
Count Massachusetts’ Charles River as one of the busiest recreational waterways in the world. While the Charles begins 80 miles (129 km) out at Echo Lake in Hopkinton, MA, it ends in the heart of Boston. The Charles River Basin, … Continue reading
One of the best ways to get your kids outside this summer is to get them into a canoe. This family activity may seem daunting at first with little ones but over the years I have found some great tips … Continue reading
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