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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
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)
MARSHFIELD EDITORIAL: Quite a ride Aug 27, 2009
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)
Boaters get creative for Paddlefest Aug 27, 2009
"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)
Column: Looking back at a summer of adventures Aug 27, 2009
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)
Morocco, air/6 nights, from $1,899 Aug 26, 2009
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)
Placid, haunting beauty of Mono Lake Aug 26, 2009
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)
Connecticut’s coast a haven for families Aug 26, 2009
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)
Filmmaker/adventurer passes through Keokuk Aug 25, 2009
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)
Saltwater kayaks provide inshore thrills Aug 25, 2009
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)
Virginia is for dolphin lovers Aug 25, 2009
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)
Eskimo FishingColin Moore Aug 25, 2009
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)
Venture Outdoors a model program Aug 24, 2009
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)
Affordable lodging along the coast Aug 24, 2009
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)
No news good news for 'Dogs fans Aug 23, 2009
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)
Does your dog have game? Aug 22, 2009
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)
Pinehurst is a golfer’s delight Aug 21, 2009
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)
Paddle Oregon passes through mid-valley Aug 21, 2009
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)
Patagonia Lake State Park. Aug 20, 2009 New Zealand team expected to win; 'smoked' competition Aug 20, 2009 Hunters fiance, best friend start cross-country ride Aug 19, 2009 Summer's not over at Lake Tahoe Aug 19, 2009 Video: Riaan Manser Aug 18, 2009 Close-to-home Labor Day trips from $179 Aug 18, 2009 Racing rapids: Paddlers take on the Nenana 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 MLPA wrong solution Aug 13, 2009 Opinion: A journey in the biosphere Aug 13, 2009 The Parenting Place Aug 12, 2009 Hawaii-style fun on the mainland 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 Boaters flock to Lake Powell in summer. Aug 7, 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 Hendrix: What's happening to Broad River? Aug 6, 2009 Affordable getaways on Florida's Paradise Coast Aug 5, 2009 Hungry Nomad bike maps steer cyclists toward fresh air, produce Aug 5, 2009 Harbor Country trail system effort is gaining ground Aug 5, 2009 Creekside Festival photo contest ready to begin Aug 5, 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 More of this story Aug 4, 2009 State adventure camp program gets urban kids into the outdoors Aug 2, 2009 Tenakee to Hoonah via kayak ride Aug 2, 2009 Set up camp at Lake Umbagog, a naturally diverse, watery world 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 Painted Lady at Bill Williams Refuge. | Jul 29, 2009 Sydney Boat Show 2009 Floats Sydney... Jul 29, 2009 State, Lowell police search for boater Jul 29, 2009 VIDEO: St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club Jul 28, 2009 Family travel five: Special promotions help travelers help Alaska celebrate its 50th Jul 28, 2009 Outdoor Recreation Activities in Co... Jul 28, 2009 Exploring the Susquehanna Jul 28, 2009 In South Carolina, an economic staple is rich fodder for historical exploration Jul 26, 2009 Group explores Mississippi River during annual canoe, kayak trip Jul 26, 2009 Palm Coast lands grant to enhance seaside setting Jul 25, 2009 Getting around Gallatin County without a car Jul 25, 2009 Mir Pace Paddle for Poverty is Saturday Jul 24, 2009 Wellesley Girl Scouts journey to Arcadia Jul 24, 2009 Kayak/canoe class offered for beginners Jul 23, 2009 Rock Hill boosts Riverwalk plan Jul 23, 2009 City's 12th triathlon to showcase Golden Triangle Jul 22, 2009 The Parenting Place Jul 21, 2009 Hey, Georgie boy! Jul 20, 2009 Tulare girl, 13, drowns in Kaweah River Jul 20, 2009 Bicycling through Quebec Jul 20, 2009 Wildfire burning in canyon northeast of Sacramento Jul 17, 2009 0 comment(s) Jul 17, 2009 Not quite the regular route to college Jul 17, 2009
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)
Sun Valley offers plenty to keep you busy in the outdoors Aug 20, 2009
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
" 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
"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)
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 maps also show the locations of bike and kayak rental shops. A website lists even more area attractions. (Boston Globe)
"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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
VIDEO: St. Louis Canoe Club 07/27/2009. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
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)
Vacations to Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area of North Idaho allow visitors the chance to fish, raft, kayak, mountain bike, parasail and do many other activities ... The same booth on the pier is also a place where paddle boats, kayaks, aqua-cycles and canoes can be rented ... Those who want to stay in Coeur d Alene can kayak on the Lake. (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)
You ll find it at Magnolias in a forkful of creek shrimp perloo flecked with Carolina Gold, on a kayak in old rice canals, and at Charleston Cooks where silver-plated rice spoons and Karen Hess s The Carolina Rice Kitchen fly off the shelves ... Barry Brock, a kayaker who has paddled all over the region, pointed me to Black River Outdoors Center where tours peel off from the Greet Pee Dee and Waccamaw rivers into natural creeks and hand-dug rice canals (). (Boston Globe)
Jim Schnitzmeyer of Albany, IL takes gear out of his kayak Saturday after arriving at the Clinton St. boat launch for the Great River Rumble Saturday. Starting Sunday about 160 kayakers and canoeists will take a 7-day, 120 mile trip from La Crosse to Dubuque on the Mississippi River ... Carey and husband Jim, 67, have participated in the Great River Rumble, an annual weeklong canoe and kayak trip, eight of the past 10 years. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Long's Landing, which boasts an early 19th-century wharf in the northeast corner of Long's Creek, will have visitor-friendly green space and canoe and kayak launches. The city expects to find out whether it qualified for another district grant this month for the landing's design, Cote said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Each day this week, people were cycling, hiking, running, kayaking and riding dirt bikes, ATV's, horses and buses across the county for the purpose of highlighting alternative transportation and gathering information for future planning ... As the News goes to print on Day Four, Challenge participants will ride the West Yellowstone Foundation bus up the canyon to Buffalo Horn, dirt bike to Moose Creek, whitewater kayak to Storm Creek, ride ATV's, horseback and hike to Bozeman and end at the... (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
The Paddle for Poverty is a kayak race (or any type paddleboat), open to all ages, and includes two courses: A long course (approximately 6 miles) will begin at 9:00 a.m. off Steamboat Pier, continue out beyond Sunset Point, around Bumpkin Island, and return to the finish line at Steamboat Pier. Armed with a small fishing net, the short course paddlers will begin off Steamboat Pier at 9:15am, navigate around markers set in the inner bay, saving as many Mir Pace ducks as possible, bringing them... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
The following day we went sea kayaking under sporty conditions and learned about vegetation and animals on the shoreline ... The Camping, Emergency Preparedness and Paddle Poll and Roll badges were earned, in part, by planning meals for our trip, packing appropriate gear and setting up camp, reading survival stories and learning what to do in various emergency situations, and learning how to kayak. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
County Parks, Cabela's team up to offer kayak/canoe class ... County Parks, Cabela's team up to offer kayak/canoe class ... Kayak/canoe class for beginners. (AZCentral -- Travel)
A velodrome cycling center, a new YMCA, an elementary school site, miles of hiking trails and a kayak launch area on the Catawba River would also be included. David Williams, Riverwalk site manager, isn t disclosing other details of the project. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Instead of swimming the first portion of the triathlon, Adventure Racers will paddle along a two-mile stretch of the Allegheny River in their choice of either a kayak or a canoe. Afterward, they will face a 20K bike race and a 5K run identical to those in the Sprint Distance course. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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)
He sits right out in front of the kayak. He is the only dog we have ever taken camping with us. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Janice Sumrall, 62, of Clovis was identified Monday by the Fresno County Coroner's Office as the woman who drowned 00000B70 while kayaking on the Kings River near Sanger on Sunday morning ... 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... (Fresno Bee)
Cycling doesn't get any better than this leisurely, creature-comfort-filled tour of the French Canadian countryside, where I'm now pulling off for lunch at the riverside Kayak Caf, with its balcony overlooking a small waterfall in the middle of the village of Labelle ... Then I rent one of the cafe's kayaks for an hour to paddle the Riviere Rouge before jumping back on my bike ... Kayak Caf: Lunch about $18. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
Paddling perfection: Brothers continue dynasty of traditional kayak-builders ... ANCHORAGE, Alaska Brothers Troy and Ethan Wilkinson, students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, are the latest generation in a dynasty of kayak makers stretching back for centuries ... The classic Yup ik kayak (qayaq) is no cookie-cutter boat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:08 PM CDT Backpacking through Europe, kayaking down the shores of Mexico, freeing sea turtles and swimming with seals, battling the fierce cold of northern California to learn medical techniques, meeting famous politicians, and driving an ambulance all before age 20 ... We kayaked down to central Baja, and from there we sailed to La Paz ... They would use the bottom of a white kayak for a white board, and for biology, we would dissect the fish we were about... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
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