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I've heard iron ore deposits can do this.

That's good info to have. I'll add it to my list of excuses. Alan

I have three more mesmerizing/interesting experiences from our winter sojourn that I would like to share. Like those seeking the total...

There's nothing wrong with aluminum per se and many of us started our lifetime canoeing careers in aluminum canoes. Others have...

I am in the big guy category and feel the pain of looking at all of these nice solo boats knowing I am not going to fit. I am on that...

I LOVE canoes is the best definition of what I am. LOL. I started out wanting to be a builder. It is a very long story of the journey...

Since you stated your preferences were for paddling solo my vote would go against the aluminum tandem canoe. It can easily be paddled...

I think you won't have much trouble finding a suitable boat based on your needs of paddling the lakes and rivers around Bemidji. I'd...

Our winter cabin was at 67° 32' north, which, for me, created a very interesting perspective regarding movements of the sun. Many of...

Because then people would complain about not having enough room for their packs and barrels behind the seat. Alan

I know weight can be a touchy subject but if you don't mind sharing what weight range are we talking about? Plus size can mean different...

I've had a few experiences with low clouds, thankfully none while paddling. One very dark, foggy night I was camping in the Graveyard...

Once I paddled through what I can only assume was some sort of weird magnetic field. Maybe from the soviets? Maybe aliens? I don't know...

I think the pinky purple flower was likely Pink Corydalis (aka Rock Harlequin). Below is what I wrote after photographing the plant on...