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How many days with temps in the teens does it take to freeze a river? Based on this weekend’s experience, the answer is three. For the...

For at least 25 years, the only televisions we've had are two old, standard definition, 4:3 Sony CRTs. I didn't mind because I rarely...

Ditto on the adverse conditions. Favorite is when it is snowing but there is NO wind and the flakes come silently straight down. Sooo quiet.

I've made my New Years Resolutions........ 1 - Make it to 2027 (alive) 2 - Go on a long solo trip this summer (must include current and...

I made the effort to get on the water yesterday since it was possible and I had enough motivation to overcome doubts about "borderline"...

Happy New Year from south Toledo Bend State Park!

Thanks, Erica. I was wearing a dry suit with proper insulating layers, a wide-brimmed waterproof rain hat, and neoprene gloves &...

I agree. As long as one has appropriate gear/clothing, paddling under adverse conditions is quite enjoyable. I love it when I have a...

My first canoe was a 17' Seda Wanderer, which I purchased at age 26 while in graduate school about 1980. I recently sold it to my...

A lot of us paddle where we have cell phone coverage so it’s possible to post a picture in real time. Here is mine for today. Feel free...

My last paddle of 2025 was on December 29th on the Swift River in the tailwater below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. There was...

At the risk of boring everyone here... First paddle of the year 2026:). Today it was even colder than yesterday, the ice was thicker and...

Happy New Year!!!

My last paddle of the year... had to paddle through some "hard" water ;) Happy New Year! André

I always liked what you can do with these old canoes,