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)
