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This past Friday we found some babysitting, and my wife and I drove from Pittsburgh up to Vaughan, Ontario to meet Keith Robinson with...

One of my favorite places in Vermont to canoe. Wish it was a bit closer but we have some good spots in southern Vermont.

Green River Reservoir. It’s about a 40 minute drive, but I’m usually there a few days a week most of the season. State park, no motor...

There's been an increase in this lung disease in parts of Vermont, especially after the repeated flooding of the past few years.

We have the Brown Recluse up here, and a bite from one can be devastating. A buddy of mine was in the forest fire fighting industry...

Brown recluse spiders aren't something I've ever thought about but if they're showing up outside the normal range I'll be paying more...

I have been outdoors working and playing all my life and never really gave it a thought about insect bites. Then last year a noticed...

This was an enjoyable read. I've kept most of my old Canoesport Journals and like to re-read the articles by Harry Roberts et al...

I don't know about making it easier to re-enter a capsized canoe but I've used side flotation bags (10" x 40") in my 18.5' Odyssey...

Thanks for the historical perspective, Glenn. Enjoyed rereading that thread.

Patrick Moore, who knew Mike Galt personally and professionally probably as well as anyone in the 1970s and early 80s, wrote a long...

There aren't many places in the lower 48 where you can canoe in those conditions and surroundings. I do miss the variety of paddling...

Too much wear and tear on my body. That’s for them young Viking types. I like having a chair, a tent, knees. My biggest problem is...

Must be well behaved. And mellow.

Don't try this at home 😉