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The boards are a little tipsy but not as tipsy as a hardshell kayak. "I love it. I like that you can sit on the board or stand on it," said 11-year-old Hailey resident Sarah Rau, who tried both solo paddling and sharing a board with her 8-year-old brother David and their friends Shelly and Adrian Green. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Time to Go Wheels-Up For 'The Good Place' Sep 17, 2009
It floats a canoe or kayak through the cathedraled forest, but slowly -- taking its time. It testifies that only in total aloneness is one truly free. (Townhall.com)
15 vivid North American road trips Sep 16, 2009
The mountain town of Jasper is a hub for fall hiking, biking and horseback riding in the region, as well as kayak, raft and johnboat trips down the Buffalo National River. Among the excellent resources available to autumn leaf aficionados is the Forest Services fall foliage hotline (www. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kendall starting to work as a home Sep 16, 2009
Last weekend, neighborhood residents gained a new way to access the Charles River, thanks to Charles River Canoe & Kayak, a rental company that opened at a boat dock off Third Street, at the foot of the Watermark building. The dock is adjacent to a waterfront walkway that opened in July, and a park that will be completed this month. (Boston Globe)
Eager anglers quickly take advantage of Bear Creek opening Sep 15, 2009
Mark Sizemore looks over his bait and tackle while heading out to deeper waters in his kayak for a day of fishing at Bear Creek Reservoir on Sunday. Richard Hamm / Correspondent. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Conquer the Bear event culminates at marathon Sep 14, 2009
Conquer the Bear includes five outdoor events including the Snowshoe the Bear 10K race, the Big Bear Shootout mountain bike cross country race, the Big Bear Paddlefest 10K kayak race, and California Multisport trail run-mountain bike duathlon and the Run the Bear Big Bear Marathon. The 2009 Conquer the Bear champions are crowned following the marathon on Sept. 12. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Holoholo with doggie Sep 12, 2009
That was good news for Matthew McBride and Sarah Eberhardt, who recently moved to Kuli'ou'ou, where they can take their dog, Zeke, to the sandbar and out on their kayak. "It's really nice to have a place where dogs can run around," said Eberhardt, who rescued Zeke from a shelter about a year ago. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coast Guard disputes delay at Bandon Sep 12, 2009
BANDON A U.S. Coast Guard rescue case on Saturday has people in Bandon debating whether the agency responded quickly enough to save four kayakers dumped in the water while crossing the Coquille River bar ... The incident began with a 5:48 p.m. call to the Coast Guard s Bandon station that several kayakers were swamped trying to cross the bar, Coast Guard BM1 Daniel Nielsen ... Four young adults from California, New Jersey and Texas had rented three pedal-powered kayaks from Bandon Kayak Rentals... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Another week on "Golden pond"? Sep 12, 2009
This August, as we load two borrowed kayaks and our canoe on the cars and our miscellaneous crew inside, I hardly dare hope that last summer's magic will happen again ... Even if we can still clamber into kayaks and canoes, will we be able to climb out ... Watching and listening in my kayak 20 feet from a loon, who preens and tosses his head and calls across the water in that high, willowy trill that makes my heart skip a beat. (Littleton Independent, MA)
The Parenting Place Sep 11, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Jul 20, 2009 3:02 PM:" I woke up Saturday morning, noticed the sunny skies and looked up the forecast for the Cooperstown area --- the prediction of a washout for the day and night had been changed. We figured, why not?So we threw all we could think of into the car, strapped a hand-me-down kayak on top and headed to a campground just outside Cooperstown. Ella, I'm happy to report, had a blast.The key, which I've mentioned before, was to tell her as much as we could ahead... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
McKinney: Ready for an EcoAdventure? Sep 11, 2009
New canoeing and kayaking programs start up at the Heard Museum ... Corry said she's been working to get grants to re-start the canoeing/kayaking programs at the heard for the last three years ... The programs will begin this fall with canoe trips and kayaking will start next spring. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Cycling duo ready for a grueling ride Sep 11, 2009
Now, in addition to cycling, Lelong and Thiessen kayak and hike together ... Lelong and Thiessen are both lifelong athletes and, in addition to tandem cycling, like to kayak and hike together. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Old Forge says goodbye to summer season Sep 8, 2009
Dan Tickner, who owns Tickner s Moose River Paddling Trails that offers canoe and kayak trips, said his business started off slow with July s weather but now has nearly matched last year s numbers. Instead, it s his clientele that s changed. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Wild Ride: Never at dull moment at Kelso Highlander Festival Sep 8, 2009
Jim Zonich, co-owner of Kelso Hardware and Marine, used to organize the canoe, kayak and raft race from Castle Rock to Kelso during the festival. Zonich, who was festival chairman for 10 years starting in 1984, said the races ended following the 1996 flooding of the Bridge Bender Tavern, which was where the party at the finish line was held. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Paddlesurfing on the Charles Sep 8, 2009
5:30-7:30 p.m. 1071 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, at the Charles River Canoe and Kayak dock. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The G-20 is coming! It's time to get outta tahn Sep 6, 2009
Once there, rent a kayak, bike or golf cart and go exploring; sportsmen might consider chartering a fishing boat and angling for walleye and perch on Lake Erie. South Bass Island also has two caves, a nature and wildlife center and Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, built to honor those who fought the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Topock Gorge: Rugged scenery, sandy beaches. Sep 4, 2009
Kayak Topock Gorge on the Colorado River ... Kayak Topock Gorge on the Colorado River ... I explained all this to Jim Abdon, owner of Western Arizona Canoe and Kayak Outfitters, but he seemed nonplussed. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Officials identify 2 killed in crash amid wildfire Aug 31, 2009
Drowning on Kings A 38-year-old Visalia woman drowned Saturday afternoon while kayaking with her family on the Kings River. Nadine Acosta was on the river with her husband and two children when her kayak overturned shortly before Fresno County sheriff s deputies were called to the river, south of Highway 180 at 2:20 p.m. Her body was recovered three hours later. (Fresno Bee -- State)
RDC honing plans for riverfront projects Aug 29, 2009
The RDC is also considering a 300-foot canoe and kayak access ramp at the cobblestones near Jefferson Davis Park. It will be sending comments from public meetings to the and then will continue to tweak the project. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
• Events calendar Aug 28, 2009 Column: Looking back at a summer of adventures Aug 27, 2009 MARSHFIELD EDITORIAL: Quite a ride Aug 27, 2009 Boaters get creative for Paddlefest Aug 27, 2009 Placid, haunting beauty of Mono Lake Aug 26, 2009 Morocco, air/6 nights, from $1,899 Aug 26, 2009 Connecticut’s coast a haven for families Aug 26, 2009 Virginia is for dolphin lovers Aug 25, 2009 Filmmaker/adventurer passes through Keokuk Aug 25, 2009 Eskimo FishingColin Moore Aug 25, 2009 Saltwater kayaks provide inshore thrills Aug 25, 2009 Venture Outdoors a model program Aug 24, 2009 Affordable lodging along the coast Aug 24, 2009 No news good news for 'Dogs fans Aug 23, 2009 Does your dog have game? Aug 22, 2009 Pinehurst is a golfer’s delight Aug 21, 2009 Paddle Oregon passes through mid-valley Aug 21, 2009 Patagonia Lake State Park. Aug 20, 2009 Sun Valley offers plenty to keep you busy in the outdoors Aug 20, 2009 New Zealand team expected to win; 'smoked' competition Aug 20, 2009 Summer's not over at Lake Tahoe Aug 19, 2009 Hunters fiance, best friend start cross-country ride Aug 19, 2009 Close-to-home Labor Day trips from $179 Aug 18, 2009 Racing rapids: Paddlers take on the Nenana Aug 18, 2009 Video: Riaan Manser Aug 18, 2009 IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_featured0", "http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/image/item/572/5725995/price_is_right_thumb.jpg"); Aug 17, 2009 Survey reveals that lack of lodging at lake hurts Aug 16, 2009 Group has 'terror ride' down the river Aug 15, 2009 Marathon man reaches Melbourne Aug 14, 2009 Column: Kayaking and the Art of God Aug 14, 2009 Opinion: A journey in the biosphere Aug 13, 2009 MLPA wrong solution Aug 13, 2009 Hawaii-style fun on the mainland Aug 12, 2009 The Parenting Place Aug 12, 2009 Strapped colleges keep leaders in luxury Aug 12, 2009 A reunion of sailors and sleek sloops Aug 11, 2009 It's all in the name Aug 10, 2009 Tribune editorial: Dreams, risk fill building Aug 10, 2009 In a hamlet by Lake George, a summer playground Aug 9, 2009 Austin as a Vacation Destination wi... Aug 9, 2009 Just the details: Aug. First Friday Aug 7, 2009 Cool Alaska travel deals Aug 7, 2009 Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009 Boaters flock to Lake Powell in summer. Aug 7, 2009 Hendrix: What's happening to Broad River? Aug 6, 2009 Affordable getaways on Florida's Paradise Coast Aug 5, 2009 Creekside Festival photo contest ready to begin Aug 5, 2009 Harbor Country trail system effort is gaining ground Aug 5, 2009 Hungry Nomad bike maps steer cyclists toward fresh air, produce Aug 5, 2009 More of this story Aug 4, 2009 On an un-cruise Alaskan sea adventure Aug 4, 2009 REGION: Oceanside to take big hit from reserves Aug 4, 2009 'Beach' in the city offers respite for ordinary Parisians Aug 4, 2009 Set up camp at Lake Umbagog, a naturally diverse, watery world Aug 2, 2009 State adventure camp program gets urban kids into the outdoors Aug 2, 2009 Tenakee to Hoonah via kayak ride Aug 2, 2009 News from the YMCA: July 31 online edition Aug 1, 2009 Rondy will have a record purse Aug 1, 2009 JOHN CHAPPELL: North Notes: Robbins Alive! Farmers Day, Other Big Happenings on Tap Jul 31, 2009 Oregon Recreation Report Jul 30, 2009 State, Lowell police search for boater Jul 29, 2009 Painted Lady at Bill Williams Refuge. | Jul 29, 2009 Sydney Boat Show 2009 Floats Sydney... Jul 29, 2009 Exploring the Susquehanna Jul 28, 2009 Family travel five: Special promotions help travelers help Alaska celebrate its 50th Jul 28, 2009
SEPT. 12: 8 a.m., 5k Fun Run and 5k Walk, and 10k Fun Run, starts at Twin Falls Visitor Center; check-in begins at 7 a.m. ( 25 early registration donation, 30 race-day donation); 10 a.m., Parachutes for Kids opening ceremonies, including skydive demonstration by Snake River Skydiving, welcoming speech by Mayor Lance Clow, speech by a recipient of funds from Children with Special Needs Fund, the National Anthem and BASE jumping exhibition begins; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., festival activities including... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Heat, waves and a little fun: Results from the Great River Race Aug 28, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Robin Chan A group of kayakers race to the Union Street bridge at the start of the Great River Race on Saturday ... 22) as more than 90 kayaks, canoes and other vessels in the water, splashed their way along the North River ... Many of the kayaks were doubles and in all there were well over 100 total participants in the event, whose watery route begins at the bridge-side border of Marshfield/Norwell, and winds along the curves of the North River to the finish line the old... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Never had I gone bouldering, kayaking, or scrambling up a mountain ... Kayaking the Calapooia ... I had never gone kayaking before and had no idea what I was in for. (Lebanon Express, OR)
When Drew died in June after a kayaking accident, no one could have begrudged any of them a desire to just hide ... They re providing education in kayak safety at various points throughout the country and raising funds for Drew s charity ... Drew was passionate about all the things he did flying, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking and biking and he would have wanted people to enjoy those activities as much as he did, Seoane said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
"We did, and we added our own twist to it by adding canoes and kayaks.". The canoe and kayak race will start at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion, and the homemade raft race will start at the Hammond's Ferry boat ramp ... KAYAKERS/CANOERS RACE. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Morning by kayak is the best way to experience the lake's appeal ... started their stay with an adventure they can write home about - kayaking in the Atlantic Ocean with dolphins playing all around them ... Think of it as a cross between kayaking and surfing. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, the lowest multicity fare New York City to Casablanca and Marrakech to New York City is $991 including taxes (Iberia). For an additional $1,008, the covers airfare as well as six nights' accommodations, six breakfasts, six dinners, local transportation, guided sightseeing, admission fees and the services of a tour director and local guides. (MSNBC -- Travel)
To enjoy the sound in a kayak, canoe, sailboat, or in a catamaran that holds five passengers, check out rentals at the Longshore Sailing School (Longshore Park, 260 Compo Road South, 203-226-4646, , $18-$46 per hour). After dark Bring a blanket, beach chairs, and picnic supper to The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (40 Jesup Road, 203-221-2153, ) for an open-air summer festival with free performances almost every night from late June through the end of August. (Boston Globe)
started their stay with an adventure they can write home about - kayaking in the Atlantic Ocean with dolphins playing all around them ... Companies like Kayak Nature Tours of Virginia Beach take children as young as 6 and adults 50 to 100 yards offshore where dolphins like to frolic ... No paddling or swimming experience is needed to join a group; single and double kayaks are available. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
are making a movie about kayaking down the length of the Mississippi River ... He also had to learn to kayak for the first time ... He appreciates the stability of his Sea Eagle inflatable kayak, although he has come to be frustrated with its maximum speed. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Since 1996, Cory Routh has been loading up a kayak and heading to his favorite inshore waters for a relaxing, environmentally-friendly approach to saltwater fishing. Cory Routh. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fishing kayaks give inshore anglers back-to-the-basics approach ... There was the reel's spool buzzing out line, the swishing of the rod cutting an arc in the air and the sloshing of miniature waves against the side of his kayak ... No thinking, no work, no problems for Routh on that summer day in 1996, the day he became sold on kayak fishing. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
It's now servicing 30,000 people annually by sponsoring 550 public programs ranging from kayaking to hikes to fishing ... This is a very good way to start, to reconnect with the joys of childhood," he said. Events are held in city and state parks in Pittsburgh and in counties throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Events are varied, including hiking, fishing, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, snowshoeing, camping and backpacking, among others. There are morning "perk up" hikes to the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Besides browsing the shops and feeding the three obstreperous sea lions in the odd little Morro Bay Aquarium (a nonprofit rehab center for distressed animals), you can rent a kayak or canoe, take a bay tour by semi-submersible vessel. 561 Embarcadero, Morro Bay; (805) 772-3911. (San Francisco Chronicle)
And when Robbins was done making first ascents, he started making first descents (in a kayak) of Sierra rivers. The Fresno Grizzlies released their 2010 schedule this week. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
My brother's older Jack Russell snuggles into the cockpit of a kayak. No one wants to be left behind on the dock. (USA Today -- Life)
Kayak, paddleboat and canoe rentals, $20 per hour; pontoons, $45 per hour; lakefront cabanas, $35 half-day, $60 full day. Spa treatment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
David Patton/Democrat-HeraldKayakers from Paddle Oregon head down the Willamette River this morning near Bryant Park in Albany ... If you re near the Willamette River and seem to see a bevy of kayaks and canoes, don t worry; your eyes aren t playing tricks on you ... I also rescue someone if they go over in their kayak. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
If you want to get a little farther out into the water, rent a paddle boat, kayak or small motorboat at the marina. The park is about 7 miles south of Patagonia off Arizona 82. (AZCentral -- Travel)
And paddlers can put their kayak in the Hulen Meadows Pond at Ketchum's north end. Test your toe in Warsick Hot Springs at Frenchman's Bend on Warm Springs Road if you find the evening a little chilly. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Then the "Kiwis" began a 600-mile trek by foot, kayak, mountain bike, swimming, caving, and mountain rope climbing across some of the most diverse and rugged terrain that western South Dakota offers. Barring a major mishap, they were expected to complete the nonstop event in five days, 18-1/2 hours. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Give it a shot, or go for a sit-on-top kayak from Tahoe Paddle & Oar (paddleboard or kayak rental from $20 per hour; 8299 N. Lake Blvd./State 28, Kings Beach, California; or 530/581-3029). Jump in. (CNN -- Travel)
Days later, on June 4, Hunter s life was cut short during a kayaking accident as he traversed Black Gore Creek in East Vail, Colo ... The trip, named the Tour de Hunter, Seoane said, is meant to raise money to promote kayak safety and education ... By raising awareness for the cause, both Seoane and Cohen are hoping to encourage kayakers to practice safety skills with the guidance of educational whitewater and kayak safety cards, available free of charge at sporting goods stores and kayak shops... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
This 3-night special includes eight buffet meals (with one lobster dinner); daily family activities and games with prizes; unlimited paddle boat, canoe, and kayak rentals; nightly entertainment; and a special 1-hour cruise aboard the canopied Point Sebago Princess. Choose from tent-site accommodations, park trailers, resort cottages, or 2-bedroom vacation homes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jared Leon spins his kayak on the way to winning the wildwater rodeo division Aug. 15, 2009, at the 33rd Annual Denali WIldwater Festival on the Nenana River. In wildwater rodeo, kayakers perform complicated maneuvers, including cartwheels and aerial leaps ... Kayakers negotiated four miles of churning river rapids to finish at Twin Rock rapid. (Anchorage Daily News)
On Wednesday the 8th of July this year, South African solo-adventurer Riaan Manser became the first person to circumnavigate Madagascars 5000km coastline by kayak, alone and unaided ... Legendary adventure kayaker, Johan Loots, said of Mansers Madagascar expedition that it should be counted as one of the great feats of human endurance and should go down in the annals of adventure as one of the greatest of all time the achievement is, quite frankly, nothing short of sensational ... Comparing... (iAfrica.com)
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Paddlefest is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, and will include a canoe and kayak race that begins at the Augusta Canal headgates area; and a homemade raft competition that will launch from the North Augusta boat landing. Preregistration is $35, or $45 the day of the event and includes a one-year membership to Savannah Riverkeeper, along with a water bottle and other items donated by sponsors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
THE GREEN RIVER rushes wildly over the rocks of the kayak drop on the east end of Expedition Island ... By this time, they were both approaching the new kayak drop and there was no other way out of the river but to go down the drop ... It is anything but a friendly ride to anyone not in a kayak, Tammy Fennell said. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
"We lost Jessica 10 years ago, it seems like it was yesterday," Mr Goozee told AAP on the banks of the Yarra River after kayaking into the city ... " Mr Goozee has done more than just his "little bit" through the years. A father of four other children, he raised $650,000 in two previous fundraising efforts involving running, cycling and kayaking, prompting family and friends to dub him the Marathon Man. But this latest adventure has been by far the toughest for the former undercover detective... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Seminarian Matt Drayton, Christian kayaker ... It was about twelve years ago that I started kayaking; there was just something about it that attracted me ... I ve been a Christian now for almost as long as I ve been a kayaker, and its amazing to me the blessing it is to look back and see how God has worked in my life, calling me closer to him with each new adventure and challenge. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Earlier this year we had won a three day rental of a double kayak ... We climbed in (a not so easy procedure for octogenarians), made ourselves comfortable in the kayak s bucket seat, adjusted our handholds on the double paddles and then, in tandem, piloted our way past the lush green islands entertaining both nest and nest sitters, mostly killdeers and up high in the sky the beautifully shaped ospreys tilting their long dihedral wings only slightly to change their course so better to find their... (Littleton Independent, MA)
" Don Bell wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:09 PM:" Well said Mr. Winner,Kayak Fishing, recreational fishing for that matter is not the problem. And the MLPA is not the solution. (Malibu Times, CA)
Try a guided kayak trip to explore the caves at La Jolla Shores ... The caves are just a half-mile from shore via kayak, and OEX Dive & Kayak Center offers two-hour tours that include guided trips inside the Clam -- one of just two caves you can enter (at high tide, you can go all the way through) ... About those silhouettes gliding underneath the boats: Hundreds (sometimes even thousands) of leopard sharks swim below the kayaks, and they're most abundant in summer. (CNN -- Travel)
Our little boss wrote on Jul 20, 2009 3:02 PM:" I woke up Saturday morning, noticed the sunny skies and looked up the forecast for the Cooperstown area --- the prediction of a washout for the day and night had been changed. We figured, why not?So we threw all we could think of into the car, strapped a hand-me-down kayak on top and headed to a campground just outside Cooperstown. Ella, I'm happy to report, had a blast.The key, which I've mentioned before, was to tell her as much as we could ahead... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
French doors open onto a terrace with views of a rose garden and the lake where Bottomly and her husband kayak. A public walking trail runs through the backyard. (Boston Globe)
Scott Keller, Trails and Special Projects Coordinator of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, with kayaks on the shore of the Hudson River ... Kayakers make annual pilgrimage to Cornell Park ... Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:17 AM EDT NEW BALTIMORE What started nine years ago in New Baltimore as a way to provide kayakers an overnight camp site during their Albany to Manhattan water voyage has turned into an annual event. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Shaver and Packer then brought home the title by blowing away the competition in the kayak race. And the conditions weren't optimal either. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
An invitation to the meeting suggests proposed uses: a year-round Pride of Dakota outlet, community/cooperative hardware store, natural food cooperative, cooperative bakery, location for hunting, fishing, hiking canoe and kayak outfitters and guides, farmer s market and local foods outlet, greenhouse and restaurant on the roof and art gallery and/or co-op studios. Mandan has had good luck with some of its older buildings: the depot, beanery and freighthouse. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
We rent sea kayaks on Green Island, best known as the home to the Sagamore, a large wedding cake of a hotel that s been the lake s premier address for over a century ... The kids sing row, row, row your kayak as the parents do most of the paddling in the back of these tandems ... Where to stay The Sagamore Resort 110 Sagamore Road 800-358-3585 Swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, a luxury dinner cruise, and tennis courts. (Boston Globe)
A canoe or kayak provides one of the most inspiring ways to get close to nature ... Canoes and kayaks, together with child-sized personal floatation devices, can be rented by the hour or the day. (Suite101.com)
"Part of my summer is spent working for the Forest Service as a Wilderness Ranger. For this job, my primary form of transportation is a sea kayak, so I am always on the water's surface. I also like to experience what lies below the ocean. At low tides, my husband and I will often explore the inner tidal slimes, goos and creepie crawlies, mystified by the way they shake, pucker and squirt.". Ruby Room. (Juneau Empire)
Heli-hike, raft, kayak or trek across a glacier. Gourmet food, yoga classes, massage and family games are part of the landscape. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Other activities include a horse shoe tournament at 10 a.m., beer tent from 10 a.m. to midnight, hog roast and fish fry at 11 a.m., kayak racing at 11 a.m., kids games from noon to 3 p.m., karaoke contest from noon to 1 p.m., dunk tank at 1 p.m., volleyball tournament at 1 p.m. and Duck Dash at 6:30 p.m.. Royalty will be announced at 10 a.m.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - The river rolls by slowly, and Jade McBride pulls the big raft away, leaving me on a small beach with a kayak and dry bags full of gear ... The kayak floats though long stretches of flat water, and soon I pass a small waterfall pouring out of a rock wall ... I load up the kayak and start downstream. (AZCentral -- Travel)
I've been kayaking, rafting, swimming, and floating rivers all over the Southeast all of my life. I have gotten pinned in a kayak on Deliverance Rock on the Chattooga, paddled the shoals of the Hiwassee, and kayaked or rafted the Ocoee dozens of times ... No packing a kayak, no reservations, no drama, just a stop at one of the outfitters on the river. (Athens Banner-Herald)
On Day 3, take a guided kayak eco-tour with. Make your own custom wine at the new. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The festival -- at the Princess Place Preserve -- will feature bluegrass music, arts and crafts booths, food, demonstrations by local artisans, hiking along the preserve's scenic trails, gemstone mining, tractor and kayak tours, storytellers and do-it-yourself crafts. A "bounce house" and pumpkin painting will be available for children. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
"This trail is something that's been talked about for a long time, but it's reached the planning stage, and now it's gone from being a possibility to becoming a probability. I think in the future they're looking at the development of an integrated bike, walking and canoeing/kayaking trail system that would take advantage of our parks, nature preserves, and the Galien River. "One of the plans may be to have a canoe and kayak launch site at one of our nature preserves, and then people could paddle... (The Herald-Palladium)
The maps also show the locations of bike and kayak rental shops. A website lists even more area attractions. (Boston Globe)
Apart from her work, she enjoys bicycling and taking out her kayak, especially on Quonochontaug Pond and East and West beaches. I especially like salt ponds, she said You see things you may not normally see otherwise. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Try maneuvering a kayak through icebergs big ones, small ones, ones that look like alligators and flat-topped bergs that could spell trouble because they are mostly underwater ... We're spending nearly a week exploring the park by kayak, on foot and on the 12-passenger Sea Wolf, a converted World War II mine sweeper owned by former Texas horse trainer and vet Kimber Owen, who serves as our major domo and chief naturalist ... Thomson Adventures has sent along Carole Gibson, an energetic kayak... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dozens were kayak fishermen fearful that La Jolla, with its direct beach access, will be closed to recreational activity. Others were worried about North County's harbor. (North County Times)
In a working-class area of Paris, a multiethnic crowd gathers along a canal to kayak, practice tai chi, and enjoy the summertime ... And its "authentic" quality makes it an urban beach crowded by rank-and-file Parisians complete with a kayak-distributing boat house. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
I did not even know about the tree and its history when I took my first kayak lesson here ... Careless motor-boaters can fatally swamp the nests and too-curious kayakers and canoeists can scare the parent off the nest to leave the egg to die ... It is an experience best done by kayak or canoe in midweek. (Boston Globe)
Robin Rombach/Post-Gazette Kids at Adventure Camp kayak on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park ... That is precisely the idea behind Adventure Camp, a week of excursions that expose city kids to the pleasures of kayaking, fishing, rock climbing and other outdoor activities ... They fished, kayaked, played disc golf, rock climbed, swam, hiked, rode bikes and learned the art of bike maintenance, and feasted on lunches of rigatoni and meatballs and ham, potatoes and corn, with pie and brownies for... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
As we paddled up Tenakee Inlet, we were met with a further gift of very fresh shrimp, transferred from skiff to my kayak deck ... Some of our group successfully hunted legal-sized Dungeness crabs from kayaks, so we savored fresh crab for lunch. (Juneau Empire)
The Island has a large pool, bathrooms, kayaks and lots of fishing opportunities as well as room for games and kites ... Swim, kayak, hike, fish or play sports games with friends. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
A few short weeks later came the longest canoe and kayak race in the world, the inaugural Yukon River 1000 from Whitehorse to the trans-Alaska pipeline bridge on the Dalton Highway north of Fairbanks ... " Kayakers Rob Colliver and Russ Dawkins of Great Britain led the way, finishing Sunday in 6 days, 2 hours and 7 seconds. Ardie Olson and Rod Price, also of Great Britain, were the only canoeists under seven hours, topping the runner-up team of Alaskans Josia Freeman of Port Alsworth and Ben... (Anchorage Daily News)
Look for him to hit Bear Creek some day soon in canoe or kayak joining other paddlers. Elsewhere on Farmers Day, the local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter will have a booth downtown and will be selling chances on raffles with prizes ranging from Ben Owen's pottery to handmade articles of all kinds. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Guided kayak and canoe tours of the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, August ... On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4:45 6:45 p.m., and Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:30 7:30 p.m. the US Fish and Wildlife Service will lead the last in a series of guided kayak and canoe tours of the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge ... Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak for each trip. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Police had limited details on the incident, but Anderson said two of the three people in the boat - possibly a kayak - swam to shore last night about 8:30. He did not know what happened to cause the three to land in the water. (Boston Globe)
Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy peaceful exploration of the refuge ... Canoes, kayaks and hand-carried boats may be launched at the visitor center during daylight hours ... For boat rental, tours or shuttle service, contact Western Arizona Canoe and Kayak Outfitters, 888-881-5038 or. (AZCentral -- Travel)
From classic speedboats and world famous sailing boats, to a history-making kayak, the Sydney International Boat Show is a hit with boating enthusiasts and newcomers ... At the other end of the scale, the legendary kayak Lot 41 will be on display for the last time at the boat show ... Visitors will also be able to hear Justin Jones and James Castrission speak about travelling from Australia to New Zealand in the custom built kayak. (Suite101.com)
A FAMILY FLOAT John and Russelle Westerman, of Collegeville, joined Russell Snyder, of Danville, on a Lewisburg Appetizer Kayak Trip hosted by Canoe Susquehanna from the Milton State Park to an eatery in Lewisburg ... According to Betsy Quant of Canoe Susquehanna, that is what makes it great to explore by canoe or kayak ... Because of the Susquehanna s geology and geography the canals didn t work, so it s a fantastic resource for self-powered boats like canoes or kayaks. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Wild Time in Port Angeles, Washington: Biking, Kayaking and Hiking in and around Olympic National Park. For everyone from fun-hogs to five-year-olds the actions outdoors on Washingtons (sunny) Olympic Peninsula, combining the affordable and family-friendly charm of Port Angeles, Washington, with bicycling, hiking, kayaking even clamming and scuba diving ... Kayaking: Multiple waters make kayaking a peninsula favorite and Port Angeles host to an annual spring Kayak. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
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