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    Cool college towns  Nov 7, 2009
    Rent a kayak from Umiak to explore bays fringed with pines, or hike Burrow's Trail to the summit of nearby Camel's Hump, whose bald-faced 4,083-foot summit offers living-map panoramas. Local taste: Dine on local delicacies at the Green Room, which offers locavore favorites like Vermont lamb braised with green peppercorns. (CNN -- Travel)

    The defining moment  Nov 6, 2009
    The definition is the basis of their argument against independent kayak rental businesses operating in Big Bear Valley ... Hafen contends that kayak rental companies are in effect conducting commercial boat landing business without a permit ... Kayak renters such as Jory Lyle of Big Bear Paddling and Ron Cotta of Johnny s say they do not want to be in the marina business. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Preaching and breaching with a humpy  Nov 4, 2009
    He could have preached from a distance as the humpbacks migrated to the Southern Ocean, but instead he jumped into a kayak and joined them for 700 kilometres of their journey, between Byron Bay and Sydney. Our intentions are that, after 30-odd days and 700 kilometres, we'll have helped educate a lot of people on the beauty and majesty of the whales, plus the impact we all have on what is such an amazing stretch of coastline and in what ways we might all implement positive change,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Police: 2 men steal cargo from LA warehouse  Nov 3, 2009
    Roger George and Eric Kaai, manager of Fisherman's Warehouse in Fresno, share tips and techniques on a fast-growing trend kayak fishing ... Video: Kayak fishing tips iques. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    World of Adventure Sports  Nov 3, 2009
    Season 6, Episode 4, Segment 4: Take a look at the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world ... The Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge, a multisport, multiday challenge, begins with cycling and sea kayaking ... Kayakers and Red-Bull Athletes Conquer the Rivers of Region in Zambia. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Outdoors hot line  Nov 3, 2009
    A ceiling of 100 canoe and kayak teams includes 23 solo kayakers and seven solo canoeists ... COST: $850 (Canadian) for tandem canoes and kayaks; $475 for solo canoes and kayaks; $250 per person for voyager canoe teams of six or more paddlers ... Learn kayaking basics at Service. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Mid-Pac junior finishes unbeaten  Nov 2, 2009
    With a simple gesture, Mid-Pacific junior Kalei Kahookele paid tribute to his mother and grandmother at the conclusion of winning the distance event at the Interscholastic League of Honolulu kayak championships yesterday at Ala Wai Canal ... He pointed upward as his kayak glided through the water, after crossing the finish line in 9 minutes, 16 ... Kamehameha junior Pualei Lima was another first-time winner after picking up kayaking just this year. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Ways to the Glades  Nov 1, 2009
    After three hours they walk away awestruck, kayak outfitter Charles Wright said in Chokoloskee, the epicenter of author Peter Matthiessen s Killing Mister Watson, on the Glades western rim. Every local I met over 30 years old had wistful memories of a Florida like this, where terra firma vaporizes into the Ten Thousand Islands of bone-white sand beaches flocked with Calusa Indian artifacts and shells. (Boston Globe)

    Haunted Happenings  Oct 31, 2009
    Spooky Sunset and Moonlight Kayak Tour: Includes kayaking along the shallow waters of Key Biscayne through the unspoiled expanse of Bear Cut Preserve. Must wear bathing suits or water-resistant clothing and bring towels, water and closed-toe shoes; 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; $40, registration required. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    District Fishing Report  Oct 30, 2009
    Allegheny River (Forest County): Steve Visomirski of Shaler Township released a 39-inch muskie casting a glider bait from a kayak in windy conditions last Saturday afternoon. Allegheny River (Venango County): Matt Watson of Franklin caught some nice walleyes up to 10-pounds, 10-ounces between Franklin and Oil City. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Where they're biting  Oct 30, 2009
    He is fishing from 6:45 to 8 a.m. in his kayak, throwing a black and silver Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow. He said he is using a steady retrieve, just cruising banks and docks and throwing to the edges of mullet schools. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)

    First year on-the-job has been enjoyable but challenging  Oct 30, 2009
    His wife Meryl, the press release stated, was looking forward to using her kayak on the river. All Content 2009, All Rights Reserved. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)

    • Wild Observations: End of summer thoughts  Oct 29, 2009
    Back in spring, once the snow had melted and the fun had begun, my available time was in constant competition between fly-fishing, kayak paddling, beach asparagus gathering and getting the garden seedlings started. The race was on to make the most of our Southeast Alaskan summer season. (Juneau Empire)

    ms Rotterdam's 2010 Alaskan Explorer Cruises Highlight Hubbard Glacier  Oct 28, 2009
    In Alaska's capital of Juneau, guests can visit the Alaska State Museum or opt for an active adventure such as kayaking, rafting, whale-watching or flight-seeing over the Mendenhall Glacier. In Sitka guests can learn about Alaska's Russian heritage at onion-domed St. Michael's Cathedral, visit the renowned Raptor Center, or see otters, whales and seabird rookeries up close by day boat or kayak. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    I-90 visitors center needs items for exhibits  Oct 27, 2009
    Large items for the exhibit, which include a kayak, a wagon and a mechanical bull, will need to taken by January to San Antonio, where exhibit designers with TMDA Exhibits will develop the pieces into various Wyoming attractions. Itll be a beautiful building that is well situated with a large viewing area, Shober said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Leave home for a colorful trip  Oct 25, 2009
    But to make a day of it, leave early and stop halfway at South Shore Marina in Scipio Center, where kayak, canoe and pontoon boat rentals are available until Nov. 1. Paddle out on Owasco Lake to become engulfed in fire-colored surroundings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Sports for Non-Athletic Teenagers  Oct 25, 2009
    Canoing and Kayaking For outdoor enthusiasts, canoing and kayaking offer a great upper body workout. To get started, look for lessons that cover basic strokes and canoe or kayak control, as well as water safety ... The scouts may offer canoe or kayaking opportunities, as well, but a canoe and kayak club will have more regular time on the water. (Suite101.com)

    Travel Mexico to Mazatlan  Oct 25, 2009
    Visitors can also partake in activities such as: fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, shopping, site seeing, surfing, swimming and of course sunning. A short kayak trip (about 20 minutes) to the small islands of Deer or Wolf Islands across from the Holiday Inn Sunspree is a worthwhile adventure for a hike, bird watching or a lazy picnic on the quiet beach. (Suite101.com)

    Best affordable fall adventures  Oct 25, 2009
    Kayakers may see pods of orcas in British Columbia's Johnstone Strait ... Sea kayaking amid killer whales in British Columbia ... British Columbia's Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between the mainland and Vancouver Island, offers intrepid sea kayakers a chance to get up close and personal with killer whales. (CNN)

    Stirring up Big Bear Lake  Oct 24, 2009
    Roy Brownie of Pleasure Point Marina hopes the two sides in the kayak rental debate can find a suitable compromise ... Marina owners, kayak rental business owners debate nonmotorized rental issue ... Kayak rental businesses stand on the other side. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Compass Points travel QA  Oct 24, 2009
    If you are traveling with a friend, the Great Alaska TourSaver has 130 two-for-one coupons on glacier tours, kayak trips, RV rentals and more for $99. 95. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Wildlife preserve continues to grow  Oct 23, 2009
    Now there's fishing, hunting, canoe and kayak launch areas, an education center and trails on some parcels, with more on the way. Some tracts are closed to public use. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Top ready-made autumn adventures  Oct 22, 2009
    Surrounded by the glaciated peaks of the Coastal Range, kayakers can see pods of orcas in British Columbia's Johnstone Strait. Sea kayaking amid killer whales in British Columbia ... British Columbia's Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between the mainland and Vancouver Island, offers intrepid sea kayakers a chance to get up close and personal with killer whales. (CNN)

    Beacon Hill Roll Call: Legislature debates animal control laws  Oct 20, 2009
    RULES FOR KAYAKING (S 974). Senate 29-4, gave near final approval to and sent to the House a bill that would require any person aboard a kayak to wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) ... Other provisions require that kayak instructors receive certification as an instructor from the American Canoe Association or American Red Cross and also take first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate rejects new dog fee system  Oct 17, 2009
    (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is against the amendment). Sen. Anthony Galluccio No Sen. Anthony Petruccelli No Sen. Steven Tolman No RULES FOR KAYAKING (S 974) Senate 29-4, gave near final approval to and sent to the House a bill that would require any person aboard a kayak to wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD). The measure also gives the state's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife the power to mandate that other safety equipment be aboard. Other... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Looking ahead  Oct 15, 2009
    Hand launch vessels such as kayaks and canoes are a constant struggle for the MWD in terms of inspections due to the difficulty in policing, Heule said ... While it will be next year before Boulder Bay Park will be completed, the MWD will take its focus on kayaks and canoes to the table on Thursday, Oct. 15 ... A special workshop is set for 2 p.m. at the MWD board room to discuss kayak and canoe rentals outside the commercial marina area. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Springing into Alaska: Plenty to do and see before the snow melts  Oct 14, 2009
    E-mails from kayak outfitters on the Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage reassured me that May was safe ... Although the weather turned cool and damp for the rest of our stay on the Kenai, we still were able to kayak on Kachemak Bay across from Homer ... Seaside Adventure owner Rick Harness had us swap days and hike the first day at Kachemak Bay State Park, then kayak the next, to avoid being on the water as a front blew through. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Ancient Journey: Endless fields of little yellow flowers  Oct 14, 2009
    Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4, Stauffer completed a kayaking/backpacking trip following what his research tells him is an ancient Native American route between the Manistee and AuSable rivers ... This is where I started the Winter Wolf Triathlon kayak in February a few years back ... Many other canoe/kayak liveries just down from the dam. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    The Parenting Place  Oct 14, 2009
    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. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Adirondack park escapes from $129 a night  Oct 14, 2009
    Nestled on its own private island, The Sagamore Resort offers a wide range of waterfront activities that include scenic cruises, kayak rentals and chartered fishing excursions. Visit during fall for crisper temperatures and colorful foliage and take advantage of the special low rates available only to ShermansTravel. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Scenic bear byway gets grant; celebration planned  Oct 14, 2009
    WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24; 45-minute ribbon-cutting ceremony, 11 a.m.; free lunch, noon-2 p.m.; children's activities, boat tours, kayak and canoe rides, 1-4 p.m.; van tours of key points in the Ocala National Forest, 1:15-3:30 p.m. ... Following the ceremony, there will be activities for children, boat tours and canoe and kayak rides on Sellers Lake, and van tours of key points in the Ocala National Forest. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Shankle's redfish an 'unreal' catch  Oct 12, 2009
    Junior angler Tyler Thomas picked up a new kayak with his first-place, 6-spot redfish. Second place in the junior division went to Mikey Grenon with his 5-spotter and Cooper Banks took third with his 5-spotter, but Grenon was at the check in earlier. (Florida Today)

    Low river gives racers a rocky run  Oct 12, 2009
    The 29th annual Great Rappahannock Whitewater Kayak/Canoe Race this weekend drew just 50 or so competitors because of the low river level ... Still, Micks said he was pleased with the turnout for the Collegiate Canoe and Kayak National Championship, which was held in conjunction with the white-water race for the third straight year. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Boats float down river to kick off renewal initiative  Oct 12, 2009
    Canoes and kayaks of every color speckled the Raritan River Sunday during the Raritan River Collaborative s inaugural Fall Float ... There are some underutilized entry points, there are 10 in this region and it looks like Rutgers is thinking about starting the Raritan River Boat Club, and the folks at the Edison Wetlands are starting to do a canoe and kayak club, so we re going to get some more people out ... The region could bring attention to the river by making canoe and kayak services more... (The Daily Targum, NJ)

    More nature in Morro Bay  Oct 11, 2009
    These days, the harbor is lined with kayaks, small galleries and stores, surf shops, restaurants boasting fresh seafood, saltwater taffy stands and rusty fishing boats ... Spend your day: Rent a kayak in the morning when the winds are calmest and explore on your own, or take a guided wildlife tour at Sub Sea Tours s. Sea lions and harbor seals sun themselves on docks and sand dunes, and one might even pop up right beside your paddle (not so cute up close - a little intimidating, in fact) ...... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Sargent: Catch of a lifetime  Oct 11, 2009
    A kayak was used to drop the bait beyond the surf break. "I was sitting in a chair next to the rod when the reel went off and someone yelled 'tarpon.' Line was flying off the spool," added Dollard. (Florida Today)

    Culinary Ecotourists Turn Wilderness Foraging into Dinner  Oct 10, 2009
    From the front door of the open-air lobby guests slip into warm, clear ocean to swim, snorkel or kayak through quiet -shaded inlets. The back door leads to the rain forest, where on this humid spring morning we had embarked on our edible landscape trek. (Scientific American)

    10 top hideaways by the sea  Oct 10, 2009
    Explore: At Two Harbors, you can snorkel through swaying kelp beds and kayak to hidden coves ... Horseback riding, bocce ball, croquet, and beach volleyball, will tempt you to stay on the property, but make time to explore the ocean by kayak ... Horseback rides $52 U.S. for 90 minutes; sea kayaking $57. (CNN)

    Avid paddler Frank Eichenlaub of Lincoln Township has two kayaks on top of his car, one for him and one for his wife. John Madill / H-P staff  Oct 7, 2009
    Avid paddler Frank Eichenlaub of Lincoln Township has two kayaks on top of his car, one for him and one for his wife ... Around SW Michigan in a kayak ... A retired couple with an outdoorsy streak, they picked up kayaking as a way to explore the waterways of Southwest Michigan. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Volleyball tourney benefits Tour de Hunter  Oct 7, 2009
    Sarah Ferrule and Kristen Rainville, two of Hunter s classmates from the Marshfield High School Class of 1999 raised more than $1,500 for the Tour de Hunter s mission of kayak safety with a volleyball tournament on Coast Guard Hill last month ... To get a Tour de Hunter shirt and support kayak safety, visit and click the T-shirt button. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Get a move on  Oct 6, 2009
    And there are scores of walks, hikes, runs, biking, kayaking and other opportunities to lure us out of our summer estivation ... Bring your own kayak (or canoe) and a flashlight, some water, a life jacket and your sense of adventure ... (You can rent a kayak at Scorpion Bay Marina, 928-501-7368. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    49 favorite Arizona getaways  Oct 6, 2009
    Rent a kayak for a few hours or a luxury houseboat for a week. The Rainbow Room at the Lake Powell Resort offers spectacular views along with Arizona-centric fare like citrus-crusted wild salmon atop ancho chile polenta. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Will he hold your purse?  Oct 4, 2009
    Must like long walks on beach at sunset, cats, they write, or French food, kayaking, travel ... It s one of the biggest take-home lessons from my years as an oncologist: When you re a single woman picturing the guy of your dreams, what matters a heck of lot more than how he handles a kayak is how he handles things when you re sick ... A partner for fishing and French food and beach walks and kayak trips, but also for phone calls from physicians with biopsy results. (Boston Globe)

    Fun times in Breedekloof  Oct 4, 2009
    This year Gevonden also hosts a trail run presented by AALS, an outdoor and adventure expo, combat paintball in the Gevonden Bloekembos, kayak demonstrations, a fun quad bike course and a food demonstration for hikers. Jasons Hill offers hiking trails suitable for beginner and experienced hikers. (iAfrica.com)

    Today's Best Bets  Oct 4, 2009
    Paddle a canoe or kayak on Lake Chapman. Use one of the park's canoes or bring your own. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Kayak adventure of a lifetime  Oct 4, 2009
    Well, here's a San Joaquin River story that hasn't gotten much attention - unless you're plugged into the expedition kayaking community ... Because the South Fork of the San Joaquin and its tributaries power the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project - the so-called "Hardest Working Water in the World" - it isn't surprising that the section below Florence Lake remained the last major river segment in California to never have been descended in a kayak ... It then appeared on a popular blog, where the... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)

    • Treading through time  Oct 3, 2009
    There's not enough snow to ski, not enough sun to hike, too much wind to kayak or ride a bicycle, and enough cold rain to swamp a small boat. But it is possible to stave of Seasonal Affective Disorder and get some fresh (though damp) air by going for a long walk in the shelter of the rainforest. (Juneau Empire)

    ESPN Outdoors Winter Gift Guide  Oct 3, 2009
    Catch the latest fishing fad -- the kayak ... Combining the agility and superior paddling experience of a kayak with the stability, capacity, and comfort of a canoe, anglers or adventure seekers get an experience once thought impossible. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Rio Wins the 2016 Olympics: Now For the Hard Part  Oct 3, 2009
    The existing sites for archery, sailing, rowing, equestrian, shooting, kayak and rowing, as well as the route of the marathon also need work ... Meanwhile, another 11 permanent venues costing an estimated $674 million are to be constructed for basketball, judo, taekwondo, wrestling, handball, modern pentathlon, fencing, tennis, swimming and synchronized swimming, canoe and kayak slaloms, and BMX cycling. (Time.com)

    • Capturing wild-eyed Alaska  Oct 3, 2009
    She was the subject in his latest award-winning photograph of a kayaker on the Juneau Ice Field. "The yellow of the kayak against the deep blue of the water was just amazing," he said. (Juneau Empire)

    Rio de Janeiro wins out as host of 2016 Olympics  Oct 3, 2009
    Another 11 permanent venues are to be built especially for judo, wrestling, fencing, basketball, taekwondo, tennis, handball, modern pentathlon, swimming and synchronized swimming, canoe and kayak slaloms, and BMX cycling. A further 11 temporary structures will be constructed for sports like weightlifting, beach volleyball, and field hockey. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Mother has left lasting impression on kayaker  Oct 2, 2009
    Mother has left lasting impression on kayaker - High school sports - The Honolulu Advertiser ... Mother has left lasting impression on kayaker ... Mid-Pacific's Kalei Kahookele has made a successful transition from canoe paddling to kayaking in the past year. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Around Collin County: Family Fall Festival, Wish 100 Saturday  Oct 2, 2009
    Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 2:17 AM CDT. McKinney Courier-Gazette. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    It’s plain sailing for Boy Scout Troop 45  Oct 2, 2009
    Members of Maspeth Boy Scout Troop 45 are just steps away from receiving their water safety badges, thanks to Operation Paddle Smart, an eight-hour boat, canoeing and kayaking responsibility course hosted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Old Mill Yacht Club in Howard Beach ... In order to earn a coveted water safety badge, as well as take to the waters the following day at Paerdegat Basin navigating solo in kayaks supervised, of course the boys are required to take an eight-hour... (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Fun to be found at festival  Oct 1, 2009
    Interested participants for the scavenger hunt can bring their own kayak or canoe or they may borrow one at the site. Davis is used to having first time paddlers fall in love with the sport during the festival as people get their taste of paddling. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)

    Campground, RV park owners are surviving  Sep 30, 2009
    When the river flows dwindle, summer visitors can t tube, canoe or kayak, so they seek other places to do that, he says. However, Teri and Mark Blaschke, owners of the in Von Ormy, experienced a 13 percent increase in visitors during the first eight months of this year compared to the same period last year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Biologist Eric Hansen carries on his father's legacy of preserving a threatened Central Valley snake (686)  Sep 30, 2009
    The Tacoma, with a kayak secured to a rack, wended through a grove of oaks, ancient and shadowy, then rolled into the bright sunlight ... He clicked off the engine, climbed out, went for the kayak ... He easily shouldered the sky-blue kayak and headed for the pond. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Ancient journey: An adventurers journal, part II  Sep 30, 2009
    Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4, Stauffer completed a kayaking/backpacking trip following what his research tells him is an ancient Native American route between the Manistee and AuSable rivers ... Forty-pound kayak, 55-pound pack and myself across 5-6 miles of Arrowhead Trail to the AuSable ... Hid the kayak and big pack and took the water filter, Camelback and bathing supplies. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    October full of special events, festivals, fun  Sep 30, 2009
    The event, at the Princess Place Preserve on Pellicer Creek, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and features arts and crafts booths, food, live bluegrass music, a photography exhibit and contest, demonstrations by local artisans, hiking and scenic trails, gemstone mining, kayak tours and storytelling. Children also can enjoy miniature horse rides and pumpkin painting. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Bay Area NFL rising from Dark Ages?  Sep 30, 2009
    -- As someone who enjoys paddling a kayak, both for exercise and fishing, we can't wait for the restored San Joaquin Canal. er, River. (Fresno Bee)

    Coosa River Festival set for Oct. 17-18  Sep 30, 2009
    This years event will feature a Whitewater Kayak Competition, Canoe Race, Fun Float and the Alabama Scenic River Trail Float to Ft. Toulouse on Sunday at 10 a.m.. One event is leading to another, said Carden. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    Reach for the Stars in Malawi  Sep 26, 2009
    There, Kayak Africa, , will ferry you across to either Mumbo Island or Domwe Island and their superb snorkeling or diving. Their self-catering, fully furnished safari-tent accommodations are a far cry from camping in the soggy fields of Glastonbury. (Time.com)

    Kayak Fishing 101  Sep 21, 2009
    Kayak fishing can be as relaxing as it is rewarding ... Kayaks were invented by the Inuit Tribe near the Bearing Strait ... Kayaks simply get where no other watercraft can. (Suite101.com)

    Region a strong player in travel websites  Sep 20, 2009
    Kayak got its start in the Cambridge offices of General Catalyst Partners. (Kayak and ITA share two of the same backers: General Catalyst and Silicon Valley-based Sequoia Capital, the firm that helped launch Apple and Google ... Unlike ITA, which works behind the scenes and earns revenue from its partners, Kayak built its own site and generates money from advertising and a small per-transaction referral fee that most airlines pay. (Boston Globe)

    Rugged beauty and solitude without a long hike  Sep 20, 2009
    (The park contains a few campsites accessible only by canoe or kayak, and others where campers need to carry in their gear after parking, but even the most distant hike-in campsite lies only three-quarters of a mile from parking ... One thing backpackers might envy here is the chance to bring along kayaks or a canoe to Pillsbury s tranquil waters ... On a September weekend, a kayak outing launched from one of the shoreline campsites took in the shifting moods and dramatic contrasts of autumn. (Boston Globe)

    Park's visitor center billed as 'ultra green,' self-sufficient  Sep 18, 2009
    A chuck wagon lunch, visitor center tours, presentation of a new osprey platform, carriage rides through the park, telescope demonstrations, kayak demonstrations, fly fishing instruction and live music are part of the day. "This is one of the greenest public buildings in New Mexico," said State Parks Director Dave Simon. (Raton Range, AL)

    • Wild observations: Good times paddling canoes and kayaks  Sep 18, 2009
    Wild observations: Good times paddling canoes and kayaks 091609 OUTDOORS 1 For the CCW It's a gorgeous sunny Southeast Alaskan afternoon ... Wild observations: Good times paddling canoes and kayaks Photo By Carla Petersen ... The view from Carla Petersen's kayak "Splashy" as she paddles in Whale Pass with her friend Aaron Kulas. (Juneau Empire)

    Walking on water  Sep 17, 2009
    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

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