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Hi Snapper, the Exploreri.org website has a map that covers this particular trip. Pawcatuck River Map The access we used for this trip is at the DEM Bradford Fishing Access, at the red star number 7. You can head upstream (to your right as you face the river from the access) and paddle about...

I just finished it the other night, but stupid me: I watched it entirely on my phone! The cinematography was exceptional. The trip was epic. The tension on some of those portages kept me up! Wow. Now I need to re-watch the whole thing on a larger screen.

Good to know! I guess I now know two people who have seen a moose in the ADK's. Where did you see them, Paul?

One thing I forgot to mention: While paddling up the outlet stream to Rock Pond I paddled right past a huge moose standing at the edge of the woods...and never saw it. José, saw it, though, and tried to whistle for my attention. Not too loudly, because she didn't want to spook it. I never heard...

When an invitation for a wilderness camping trip began with "You are cordially invited to join..." I was tempted to ignore it and resign myself to being chained to my work desk and "get things done". Especially when the invite list included 30 people! Holy moly, if everyone decided to go, what...

In 2019 I bought a small Aliner Scout because I needed something light enough to tow with my Subaru Forester. It had no plumbing or gas hookups, low maintenance, just what we wanted. We use a large screenhouse to hang out in and cook in. We use the campground facilities, but if we are off-grid...

I think most boats will have some level in handling difficulty in a stiff headwind. Something with low freeboard would be best. Even in big waves, paddling a solo boat with low sides from the center of the boat allows the bow and stern to bob up and over the waves. A bit of cheek or flare in the...

It was worth the wait! We'll try another winter trip next winter.

Canoe-paddling-Central for me is the Northeast US; I've paddled extensively in all the New England States, New York (mostly the Adirondacks, but dipped a paddle in the Catskills) and Pennsylvania (a few spots here and there). Elsewhere, I have also canoed in Florida, Tennessee, Nevada/Arizona...

I have led a lot of kayakers on trips in my club. The ones who convert to canoe (yes, there have been a few) are the ones who followed me through thick, twisty rivers with overhanging trees where half their paddles kept getting caught above them, or the ones who came along on trips that involved...

I was just talking about my previous Scouting experiences on a recent camping trip. My very first canoe experience was on a day trip with my Scout troop. My second trip with that troop was a memorable overnighter...Down the Wood River in RI with our whole troop...for some scouts their first...

The biggest animal I've seen slide down a riverbank was a moose. We were paddling (of course) the Moose River in Maine, and the moose swam across the river in front of us. As he clambered up the muddy bank he was almost to the top when he slipped and tumbled backwards into the river again. He...

Great trip report! I always enjoy the constantly changing environment of rivers, as the change due to either rainfall or simply their geological settings as they progress downstream. Floods are no joke, even on easy rivers, though. One memorable trip down a river that was very familiar to me...

It's gotta be quieter than an aluminum pole, right? But unless you want to sneak up on wildlife around the next corner or not frighten the fisherfolk trying for some peace and quiet on the river, noise isn't much of a factor for me. A rubber foot is a good suggestion, but probably won't last as...

Funny, I've rarely heard complaints from anyone about their knees coming in contact with the gunnels, even though I'm betting it happens a lot. And, as it happens, the one person who I have heard complain about that is my wife, and a few years ago we came up with a pretty good solution. We cut...