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Robin, I was inspired to put Poland Pond on my bucket list after reading your trip report...

2025 has been an odd year for me in regards to getting out. My annual Canadian trip was preempted by my niece’s wedding in Oregon and...

Visited by aliens last week on the Yellowstone river.

I got this email this evening. Well, things changed in a few weeks. Not long ago, I shared with you my deeply personal decision...

Well, things changed in a few weeks. Not long ago, I shared with you my deeply personal decision to retire and to close Rutabaga...

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Michigan: Inland lakes, trout streams, four Great Lakes with miles and miles of shoreline. Isle Royale for camp canoeing. Excellent...

I have used Boiled Linseed Oil on my hand-carved paddles. While it preserves and protects the wood, it does mildew. Usually, the mildew...

My favorite fine finish wood paddle maker suggests using 10% Blo mixed with 90% good marine varnish on wood paddle blades. From the...

Well, it’s what Badger recommends. Decided to stick with that. I don’t know if it’s lighter weight when dry, but I didn’t want to risk...

Small project that should prove useful for my most common paddling partner. My dad's not really a paddler, but he's always been a good...

I have both a composite (white gold) WildFire and RX Yellowstone Solo. Love them both. Back in the day (2009) when P-net had lots of...

Guess what? New owners on the horizon for Rutabaga.

2025 has been an odd year for me in regards to getting out. My annual Canadian trip was preempted by my niece’s wedding in Oregon and...

Thanks for the update, Erica. Selling the business to motivated and simpatico buyers sounds like a better outcome for the canoe...