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Everybody is different, but I tore my meniscus (football) way back in the 80's. After partial removal, I returned to normal activities including kneeling in a canoe. It did contribute to osteoarthritis, but what ended my kneeling was a torn ACL and reconstruction in the 90's. Not only because...

I put 25-30, but I'm not really sure. More importantly, my wife doesn't know either ;)

Speaking of recruiting new paddlers, I have 4 grandchildren and two of them are tired of paddling bow. So is there a small solo canoe that would be a start for pre-teen, early teenagers?

They're never too young. My now grown children took many a nap nestled in an infant PFD in the bottom of a canoe. Although, kids love to dangle little hands and fingers in the water, so you might have to be careful with those gators down there.

I don't know the answer, but I know what wouldn't work.

I agree that the Trail 3 would be perfectly adequate. You can always upgrade components later, and if it was my bike the first thing I'd do for my comfort would be a seat and a handlebar with more sweep and some rise. I think many forget those are two of the three points of contact between the...

Since my total knee replacement I've continued to bike, but I have changed how. I no longer ride anything but the easiest MTB trails. I've had no warning about falling, but I don't want to take the chance of serious injury and moreso the recovery. Also, I agree with @Sedges get something with...

The captive, rescued bears were a little sad, but the natural history information and exhibits inside the North American Bear Center made it worth the time and price of admission.

A wood burned self-portrait my wife did of us that hangs in our kitchen.

There are some. Roanoke River and Lumber River are two possibilities with public camp sites (some require reservations). Other rivers require creative solutions for camping, although the Cape Fear has an overnight you can do with canoe-in sites in Raven Rock State Park. Fontana Lake...

Thanks, it took years to accumulate. I probably should pare it down, but kids and grandkids mean that they all get used now and then.

Merchants Millpond is a beautiful place to paddle

I've been lurking and reading posts here for a while. Seems like there is a great bunch of people here with a lot of great information and stories, so I joined to continue to read all the great posts, and may be contribute a little to the community. I grew up canoeing the rivers and lakes of...