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As I understand it, the upper portions of the Machias aren't usually runnable except very early in the season. We put in on Second...

Between Second and First Machias Lakes is flatwater; all the rest have whitewater between them. I've started from Fourth Machias and...

Lacking materials to make a canoe, it was easy to spend a little time making a paddle. This first one is supposed to be general...

Thanks. You probably know more about the rivers here than I do. I don't know if you get up as far as the string of Machias lakes north...

I just completed reading Thoreau's Canoeing in the wilderness which is in part of the Allagash but not the "entire" modern waterway...

I have been reading and comparing plans, hoping for 40 Lbs. If it grows to 44 Lbs, the kayak will still weigh 50% more. I have ordered...

I just returned from paddling Maine waters (Allagash) - VERY envious of your living location! You live in a FANTASTIC place to paddle!

Hi neighbor. I like Appleton well enough, and it's not that far but I'm on the other side of the Penobscot River. The self-proclaimed...

Welcome. Always nice to have another person feeding the fire. By all means, start a build thread when you're ready. We'll all follow...

Welcome neighbor.

Welcome, looking forward to reading about your build.

Welcome to the campfire. Lots of experienced builders here and all willing to answer questions and offer advise. Jim

As a "returning" paddler I have much to learn. I want the convenience of a canoe again and I want wood. Dad had an AlumaCraft canoe...

It never gets any better from the old traditional BSA. I have been a permanent instructor for the annual BSA National Camping school...

I know this is sad news for those that are fond of the Boy Scouts, but given the range of possible buyers, OSI and a transfer to the...