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I paddled the Delaware Water Gap recently and I was surprised to see more canoes than I usually do at more local paddles. Nothing fancy, an Old Town Tandem and an Old Town Next, but it was good to see. I think availability of entry level canoes is a barrier, particularly solo canoes, though...

I like the report, thanks for sharing. It sounds like a fantastic trip. I'll certainly check out the video later.

I like the idea of a small camper like that until I start looking at prices. That cools my excitement rather quickly.

Ykn my wife had injured herself frequently excersizing over the past few years, she often approaches excersize with more enthusiasm then technique. We’re in our 40’s, so it’s catching up to her, but she is learning. As we get less young it’s important to keep moving, but it’s just as important...

All sound advice, thanks lowangle. I'll certainly be referring back to this when I get out again, hopefully next weekend. It did not occur to me to try this stroke with my otter tail paddle, I've been focusing primarily on my bent shaft. I'll have to give that a try as well. I have a Bending...

I watched this over the winter before I got a chance to try out paddling with a bent shaft, and it didn't really click for me. Instead I found another video that walked through the mechanics in a more detailed fashion. That was going fine, but after some time on the water I watched John P's...

Welcome! The Buffalo looks like a fun place to paddle. I'm not certain I've heard of Big Piney, but I'm a long way from Arkansas. You'll have to let us know how you like the Wilderness when it shows up.

I've been to the Pine Barrens for the historic village and a short hike, but I've never paddled there. It is certainly sandy and (over the summer) annoyingly buggy. It's not that far from me, it's definitely on the list. Enjoy.

I've noticed this with my SXM radio as well, guess it's not just me. We did not have that problem that I can recall when we just had plastic kayaks. I've gone through EZ pass with the stupid thing in the glove box, it always seems to work so I don't worry about it.

I don't think I've seen a Savage River in person, that looks beautiful. Thanks for the detailed pictures.

I don’t leave my canoe on my car so I’m content with just using the 303. But since you’re leaving it up there, I would get the cover that Tryin linked. Compared to the cost of the canoe it seems like a relatively inexpensive precaution. Do you take any other precautions leaving your canoe...

Robin one of the places I use the like button the most is on the build posts. I enjoy reading them but I have limited experience with the whole process so I have nothing to really add to the conversation. But a lot of work goes into those posts, so I feel like I should let them know that they're...

Depending on the timing it might be difficult for me to pull off, but I would certainly be interested. It would also be a 5-6 hour drive for me, but it would be worth it.

As a relatively new member of this forum I can say that I have felt very welcomed by this community from the first post. This has encouraged me to participate and even take a crack at starting my own conversation. I've tried to return that by being sure to react and/or respond to other...

Thanks for the report, I'm glad you got out. I got a few good chuckles out of it for sure.