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This was our first run on this river to test things out. I think next time one of the “dwarves” and maybe the dog will join us.

Yesterday on the middle section of the Youghiogheny River. @Kharrick and I had a good day.

Thanks everyone for all the replies. It’s interesting to see all the different perspectives. I have strongly considered the Adirondacks. I really like it there, and all the seasonal activities I like can be done close by. The cons for me are It gets pricey near the towns with decent schools...

Hemlock has a “used” Kevlar nomad on their site. My understanding is this boat was only paddled a handful of times and is in “like-new” condition. It’s been on their page for a while now even with a price reduction.

If you could choose one place to live in the US that has the best canoeing opportunities, where would it be? I thought this would be a fun thread, and it is applicable to me and my family as I just started a fully remote job, and I now have the freedom to live wherever I choose as long as I...

I had walked through this area 3 times already while carefully scanning for snakes. The 4th time I was complacent and talking to my dad and brother over my shoulder. I noticed movement out of the corner of my eye and jumped in the opposite direction. When I looked back to where I was about to...

I was on a weekend trip to Massasauga Provincial Park with my wife, 4 yr old daughter, and our dog this past weekend. We encountered similar weather to what @yknpdlr just described. On Saturday we had a 15 mph headwind, 20 mph gusts and got over an inch of rain in 50 degree temps. Sunday the...

I remember seeing the pot in the tree. I think there was actually more than one. I will say we stopped at the farthest east campsite on the north shore of Fish Pond and there had to be 50 beer cans in the fire pit. I was in complete disbelief that someone would go through the effort to portage...

1. Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe Sleeping Pad 2. Titanium French Press for coffee 3. MSR Whisperlite Stove for cooking The boundary deluxe sleeping pad is bulky, but so comfortable I forget it’s a sleeping pad. The French press is light and small and makes great coffee. The stove makes cooking in a...

I’ve seen this lean-to site on fish pond and can agree it looked like a good one, but it was taken when we arrived this spring. We did find a really nice elevated site off the portage between Fish Pond and Little Fish Pond. It had nice views of little fish pond, caught a breeze, had a flat...

Saranac River, NY

That looks incredible! Thanks for sharing @Glenn MacGrady

I think the biggest issue with this is that the builder did not bring it to your attention and you found it on your own. I would think a respectable builder would explain the pulled thread issue and ask you how you felt about it before sending you the boat. If you agreed to accept the blemish...

My wife and I went to Noel Canoe’s demo night tonight on Lake Wilhelm, PA to support @NoelCanoeDad and try out some of the red feather and slipstream boats he has for sale. He has quite the spread right now including a red feather Rockstar, Merlin III, (2) Yellowstone solos, and a bucktail. He...

Below I’ve copied a useful link for finding “canoeable” rivers and creeks in western Pennsylvania. My understanding is this site is regularly maintained. It shows whether water levels are “too low”, “canoeable”, or “too high”. It’s a great resource that should be used as a reference alongside...

I know Hemlock makes detachable portage yokes. https://www.hemlockcanoe.com/repair--replacement-parts.html Give them a call and see if they can make one that will work.

I know you said you aren’t sure about crossing the border into Canada, but a nice trip with minimal portages can be done in a loop from Hartley Bay Marina on the Lower French River out to the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron and then back up a different channel of the French to Hartley Bay. The drive...

Sorry to hear that @recped. I hope everything turns out alright.

Thanks Glenn. My oldest is 4 years old and I have twins that are 2. They keep us busy.

French Creek, Pennsylvania