Recent content by Jmharrick

The Jordan River runs through the Raquette Boreal Complex in the Adirondack park, and is a place that I had been interested in exploring ever since I read about it in an obscure Adirondack Explorer article. The article claimed it was one of the most “true wilderness experiences you could get in...

Carry Falls Reservoir, Colton, NY, 7/19/26

I’m interested in talking to you about this boat. I sent you a direct message.

Post in thread 'Snake infested water bodies' https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/snake-infested-water-bodies.129538/post-166789 Found it.

I have seen at least one of these snakes every time I have been to the Georgian Bay since I was 7 years old (15+ trips). The problem with these little guys is they like to hang out in blue berry patches and then sun themselves on the rocks covered in dark circular patterned lichen. They can be...

Not to be confused with rabies, but I’ve encountered several raccoons in PA with what I believe was canine distemper. They were wandering aimlessly in my yard in the middle of the day and showed no fear (or recognition) that I was nearby. They did not track my movement as I circled behind them...

@NoelCanoeDad should be able to comment on this. I’ve seen a bunch of his young girls paddling small solo canoes. The Curtis ladybugs and Curtis/hemlock mayfly’s would be good options.

Yes we love it here. Send me a message before you come up. Maybe we can paddle together while you’re in town. What’s the new canoe?

I’m 34 and I purchased my first used solo canoe 2 years ago. I purchased a used solo for my wife the following year. It sounds like we are part of the rare “solo canoeists under 50” club. From my perspective, I think most young people who enjoy the outdoors get hooked on the more heavily...

I personally would never leave the painters attached to the canoe while on the roof of my car. If one of them comes loose and gets caught under a tire you are going to hear a loud crunch, snap, or popping sound depending on what it’s attached to and how strong the rope is. Then you’ll be doing a...

Lows Lake in the Adirondacks over Memorial Day weekend. Arwen loves the canoe.

In an attempt to revive this old thread, I would love to know how the rest of this trip report goes.

I always pack the tent and fly in separate bags. My tent goes into a stuff sack that is then put into my large dry bag. I bring a dedicated small dry bag for the tent fly, tarp, and anything else that might get soaked on a trip (this could include clothes). This dry bag keeps the wet in and...

I just got back from my trip from Upper St. Regis Lake through to Long Pond. The nights were COLD! We were able to paddle from St. Regis Pond to Ochre and then carry, drag, paddle, lift over, drag, paddle, repeat from Ochre Pond all the way into Fish Pond. It was one of the highlights of our...

Now that’s a fancy bridge. Hahaha. Was it a rope bridge?