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My Scandinavian ancestors on my mother’s side of the family, made these hooks in the old country. They carved them with intricate...

I am now inspired to forage for some crooks to hang my axes on the wall instead of standing on the floor. Jim

This 1981 Canoe Magazine essay by Mike Galt is a poetic paean to solo canoeing, replete with many classic Galt-isms: "Solo. Alone. But...

Well, I missed that whole era. Thank heavens we have canoetripping.net. And Mike's sentiments on solo canoes match mine, but he says it...

Ok, so the post is actually about hooks for poles, and they're not on a wall, but the idea could be applied widely. I wanted easier...

We got some rain on Saturday that brought my local rivers up, so I decided to stay local and paddle a section of my home river – the...

Cabin and canoes at Betsy Penn 4H camp in NC

If I am alone I will awake to singing of the birds. I love the mornings especially when I am alone. Being alone allows me to enjoy the...

Yes, water surrounded by mountains is the best scenic experience. And dry banks for landing and camping.

First paddle of the year on the Athabasca River near Jasper, Alberta.

Ready for my first outing of the year!

Just a comment that if you've never removed the thwarts and seat to oil the ends it's probably worth doing at least once in a boat's...

thats the thing the 10 mm throw line from the rescue bag is being replaced. The new rope arrived today. Static rope Tendon Salamander...

This is what I've been using lately. It includes a lighter and fat wood in a waterproof bag, a small tarp and a small piece of a pad and...