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Day 7 - The End We awoke to yet another photogenic morning. The river mist cast shadows of fall, and the moon shone high and bright, pointing the way to the takeout a mere 3.3 miles downstream. We packed everything up, took our last campsite photo, and hit the water. As mentioned...

Thanks for sharing! Some of his works are truly unique.

Day 6 NOTE: I erroneously identified this site as N5.1. Is it actually N8.8. The edit window for my previous post has closed. Another chilly start to the day - our last full day of paddling. "Full day" seems a bit dramatic - we definitely weren't going to be paddling all day. But it would be...

Love the storm and cliff face pics!

The 650 with a measured stroke cadence is the closest thing to a a chainsaw I have used in the woods. It cuts unbelievably well when the tooth pattern is matched to the wood. Gotta be fairly careful on the return stroke with the 650, there's a LOT of blade to flex when it binds. I have...

Day 5 Dawn arrived cold and clear. Everything was solidly frosted and sparkled briefly before melting under the sun's advancing rays. I shoved a couple of handwarmers in my Chotas during breakfast, which made the morning transition from dry socks almost pleasant. After some coffee, we...

40"?! Dang. I have two 280cm paddles, BB Angler Ace and BB Impression Solo. Great for a wide-beam Prospector and an OT Tripper. Little long for the 27" Encounter, but not bad. I paddle low angle with a double, as i value a dry lap over efficiency/speed. Long shafts are the key to low-angle...

That is amazing. What a way to not only refurbish, but to take it beyond original glory. Previously a suitable companion for the outdoors and garage, the new version would be at home around the largest hearth of the finest hunting lodge.

With the breakdown of our main transportation for canoes, we are down a lot from our goal. Probably barely 100 miles total. But, the transmission is finally back together, so hopefully we can get the van back running in the next couple of weeks and squeeze in some more short paddles. It is...

What a tale so far!

Day 4 We awoke to light shower activity, which was forecast to end almost immediately. The temps had dropped sharply overnight, and were forecast to fall further over the next 48 hours, with a sturdy wind developing out of the NW. I took a few photos and contemplated our travel options while...

Great photos! This one has got to be one of my favorites.

Day 3 I like the third day, it really starts to feel like a trip at that point. This day 3 would end up feeling more like the end of a trip than the middle, but that's getting ahead. The skies had begun to clear overnight, and the morning sabbaticals were able to be taken in mostly dry...

@gumpus I almost drove up there with the wife to see the wave action. I really want to see one of the big lakes when under a gale or storm warning. Chain O' Lakes State Park, Indiana 10/25/2025

@Steve in Idaho Meal In A Bag. With us, its usually Peak refuel or Foundation Outdoors

Day 2 (cont.) Scenery was definitely top notch, as we paddled past sloughs and ridges on clear waters. For canoes, I had brought a Wenonah Prospector 15 for the boys and was trying out a new-to-me Wenonah Encounter for the first time. I knew it was going to be a handful, but I needed some...

Day 2 Dawn was clear and cooler, but not yet fall. The large opening of the Lean 3 gave a perfect view of the sunrise. The fall colors were starting to come on, although my enthusiasm was tempered by the knowledge that at least some of the trees were likely coloring under the stress of Oak...

Well, things changed in a few weeks. Not long ago, I shared with you my deeply personal decision to retire and to close Rutabaga Paddlesports at the end of 2025. That message came from a place of honesty and reflection, and I am still moving forward with my own next chapter in chaplaincy and...

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