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Not sure what the frame is made of but in similar boats like this that I've seen, the fabric used for the body was Dacron. That's about...

My son found this canoe in a friend’s yard in SC. I’ve never seen a wood frame like this, so I figured more knowledgeable folks here...

What a shame to have to destroy that work of art! Happy Birthday and be aware of the pounds you will be adding to your canoe load after...

[Admin Edit: AI post deleted] Wow, I'm not sure how I missed that post, but thanks to Mr. AI for resurrecting it, lol. I saw this...

I was having that same thought, but I haven't actually tested it. I have yet to return to the places I saw overrun by Covid Campers...

I’ve read a few articles recently about the potential return of the Olympics to Lake Placid. My understanding is that only specialized...

I've been visiting, hiking, camping, paddling in the ADK's all my life. While I agree that the modern Olympics would overwhelm Lake...

They disturb the nature of an area forever. New roads and facilities don’t just evaporate afterwards. Bigger everything, from airport...

The 2034 Winter Olympics will be in Salt Lake City, if Lake Placid made a bid for another winter games it would probably be for 2046 or...

I have to agree with Boatman53, too many people, too much privilege, attitude and money to get want they want.

I lived in Saranac Lake from ‘72 to ‘77 and left when we heard the Olympics were coming in the ‘80’s just didn’t want to see the...

I believe the games has grown a lot since 1980. Just think of the housing needed for all the athletes, support staff, TV crews and...

Economically, having another Olympics would be a shot in the arm to both Lake Placid and the surrounding area. That said, winter roads...

I just had this exact same conversation with Bill Swift yesterday when I told him I'm looking for a light boat for the long term.

This poll seems to be reflective of a conversation I had with a canoe/kayak retailer recently. When I went to pick the canoe up, I...