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Yellow: They also have a dock @ ~ 2 miles down river if you feel bad. I saw some folks launch from there but have no idea if they were down and back or started from there. I think they started from there. Also many paddlers from SR launch paddled down to Rays and were shuttled back. Not...

Nice pictures, I love the red/white rock contrast. I am surprised the lakes are ice free in Wyoming at this time. Maryland stuff is just now looking good enough to paddle. Winter has been long and hard here. I can see why folks move south. I'll stay here but longer trips to the south during...

cflcanoe, we just missed each by a few days. My wife and I launched @ Rays. Decent current and high river. Not too difficult to paddle up river, though much easier on the return. We did not launch as early as you so we had many others out and about. Still an enjoyable trip. My wife loves...

Well I have returned in one piece. I was hoping to return to spring like conditions, seems winter still has a grasp on us in the Mid-Atlantic region. Florida was heaven, 80's , sunny, sometimes actually hot. I had a great time, lots of paddling and biking. Wonderful trip. Thanks again for...

After spending many hours today shoveling the paths and driveway (and my neighbors, 91yo) I am packed and ready to go. I have a nice picture of my truck full of snow and canoe but seems too large. Try to post later. Winter is done(for me) stick a fork in it:) Thanks all for info on Fla and okee

I guess I screwed up. Never needed reservations in Fla before but it has been a few years since I paddled there. I did look at the FLA state parks site earlier but did not look at reservations. Mike Roess Gold Head SP has spaces so I could go there if needed. I will look over you...

So I have spent this week poring over the books, Glens book has incredible photographs, Yellows has excellent data. Those 2 with the websites and the Delorme should get us through. Camping question: I will be leaving this Friday morn and making Jacksonville area late Friday or most likely...

Hi Coldfeet: You stayed at Marcy, very nice. It was wind blown and cold when I was there. I had to ski across the lake because the bridge had way to much snow and no tracks. I sunk up to my waist. Tmax kitchen was incredible. I plan to make this a yearly trip. With so few renters during...

Hey Yellow: I have an 89 year old cousin that's a nun. She has a mind/memory sharp as a tack. She is the families historian. She know second cousins once removed. You're right about winter, we got some serious ice yesterday, ~1/2 inch or more. Most has melted, except my driveway on the...

Greetings all: Didn't know where to post this journey. I made my journey up to the Daks for relative visiting( 89yo nun), skiing in the High Peaks region and buying a canoe. My initial canoe search was for a lightweight solo but life throws you curveballs. My solo purchase will happen but I...

I just returned from a skiing and canoe buying trip in the Adirondacks this week. I can atteset toothe cold temps. Every morning was sub zero, some day temps started @ -14F, another -19F. Every stream/river /lake from Maryland to NY was frozen solid. I was the only car carrying a canoe on...

If your coat is silver use duct tape :) If not, I agree w/ philtrum, Super glue works

You're heading south!! I am North, leaving for the Daks in the morning. A little BC skiing, family visit and possible canoe purchase. Plus these MD temps are too warm. I hear the Daks will be -19F tonight and not much better for the rest of the week. I'm grabbing a hostel for 3 or 4 nights...

I hear ya on 'packing "it" out'!! Central America is almost as bad, can't flush your toilet paper!! Brazil, you might be onto something..... https://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/brazilian-beach-bums.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&w=640

Hey Dan: Welcome. Another Marylander here is nice. The Gunpowder is only colder with lots more snow today. Hope to paddle w/ you this spring.