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The best trip I ever took there was no information about except topo maps, which I went over and over and over again. Now I research thoroughly because now there is, generally, information available and probably even a YouTube video. ;)

This assignment was too hard. I love all sorts of trees. All the ones mentioned and more. But once someone had a favorite tree that was fruit-bearing, then I have to go with the mango tree. Heavenly, nutritious fruit. Old growth mango trees produce shade and are lovely to look at: Note the...

When I was looking at the stats more regularly, it was alcohol intake that seemed to be responsible for many of the deaths. That and not wearing a life jacket. People being swept into rapids and over falls they had no intention of running. The reporter stating the lake turned on the paddlers...

What a great trip to read about. The report stands the test of time. You can be proud of all you've done to introduce the young people to canoe travel and wilderness. I'm delighted to hear some teachers will be continuing the program. Good work, mem!

I never see ticks where I live now, so I have forgotten how it was to live further north. And you all have now reminded me. I am going camping in the Catskills next week. :oops: I guess I need to take some tick measures

Conover expresses some of the ineffable feeling I experience that comes of wilderness journeys of any type. Even those of us who travel for a month or two at a time are in a sense tourists and not truly at home or integrated into the natural world. Reluctantly I need more and more of the...

I've bought quite a few canoes in Florida and frequently a paddle or two is thrown in to the bargain. But I rarely see paddles for sale by themselves. I started out with heavy wooden something like beavertails at Girl Scout camp a billion years ago. I just kept trying and buying different ones...

Ppine, at least you can still get out there. We are all getting old.

Are you retiring from canoe tripping? :(

I am not bothered by monotony or by simple, repetitive meals. What I will do, for long trips, is hide some high cal treats somewhere, which I promptly forget about. When they turn up mid-trip, it is a nice surprise. I also repackage everything and organize by meal. Smaller volume, which is...

On a wilderness trip, my canoe comes up out of the water and gets tied securely bow and stern. Some places this isn't possible, but hearing stories like yours, TXRiverRunner, reinforces my practice. I've been in a couple of bad storms, one in the 10,000 Islands and another in the midwest...

Thirty-odd years ago I was on a northern river - back before the internet - no knowledge of the river except topo maps. Found no signs of humans, except for the old, old portage trails around the falls. Walking in history's footsteps. Thanks for posting this great video of a great journey.

Welcome. Congratulations on finding yourself such a great canoe. I am also in south Florida, and I used to have a border collie named Lucy. There is a lot of good canoeing around. Yes, all the yakkers and paddle boards are the rage, but it is possible to find places where they are not so...

CREE RIVER - PART 7 AUGUST 23, 2023 Downstream from Hawk Island I have been blessed, sitting in the warm sun, watching beautiful remote waters rush by, while I sit safe on shore. Soaking up the sun. You are probably wondering what those bandages are on each leg just below the knee. These are...

What a great trip. Interesting geology and river running.

Great story. Thanks for posting. I encountered some portage aids like you describe in a pourvoirie in Quebec; the access to Riviere Megiscane. They were designed for heavier fishing boats, but still made portaging a bit easier,

This thread is reminding me of the pleasures and benefits of paddling a tandem solo. There was much more room and greater stability. Fishing from the boat was much easier. I remember paddling my Mohawk tandem in the Everglades and Big Cypress. Lots of flat water. I got a kick out of learning to...

I have a story about fire starters and tinder in an emergency situation, but you'll have to wait till more toward the end of my trip report. I'll just say be sure to bring dry tinder. When it is cold and wet and rainy and moss and lichens grow on every single branch is not the time to find out...

Yay! Get those little ones out on the water. I can tell already she's gonna be a great canoeist.