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    Fees to jump at city reservoirs  Dec 2, 2008
    Private boat launches will go from $5 to $7; kayak launches, from $1 to $2. Fishing fees will go from $5 to $8 for adults and from $2. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    No revolution in ski gear; hot gloves, cool new shapes here  Nov 30, 2008
    But there are some interesting developments, such as heating elements in clothing, and skis and snowboards switching from camber to rocker (think of the shape of a recurve bow compared to the shape of a kayak). We've seen similar developments die of neglect from consumers. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Tomales Bay Kayaking  Nov 30, 2008
    From car seat to kayak seat, there are few faster ways to change your world for the better than at Tomales Bay. You can jump onto a sit-on-top kayak for as little as $40 for two hours, $60 for a double, from Blue Water Kayaking ... Large numbers of shorebirds and migrating waterfowl are a highlight right now, and kayakers this month have also spotted juvenile gray whales, sea lions and large bat rays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Family-friendly Miami: Fun for everyone  Nov 26, 2008
    Here, you can snorkel, windsurf, kayak and enjoy other water sports just 300 feet from the shoreline, where the worlds largest seagrass bed cradles an abundance of marine life ... Peter DoolingCheck out guided kayak tours of Biscayne Bay, ride an antique carousel or just lounge in the gentle waves that furl in this cherished state park. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Weekend in Bermuda  Nov 26, 2008
    Fantasea offers a kayak tour to explore the island s ecosystem of marine life, plants and birds, along with some island history. Three-hour tours visit the sheltered waterway and a dozen tiny islands, inlets and coves of the Paradise Lakes area and an eco-reserve. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    How to save time, $$ while flying this season  Nov 25, 2008
    Surviving the holiday travel crush with kids - CNN.com. Surviving the holiday travel crush with kids. (CNN -- Travel)

    Here's something to do  Nov 25, 2008
    You can also kayak or canoe on the canal. If you want to learn about Augusta's history, take a guided boat tour. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    More great river trips  Nov 24, 2008
    If you need a canoe or kayak, they can be hired in Everglades City. Expect to paddle for about nine days. (iAfrica.com)

    Future looks brighter for aficionados of area lakes  Nov 23, 2008
    The other glaring deficiency in the fee schedule applies to kayaks. The launch fee went from $5 to $7 for boaters, but only from $1 to $2 for kayakers ... Before July 2006, kayakers paid the same $5 fee as boaters to launch at city lakes. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Officials consider allowing 'running' of Ohiopyle Falls  Nov 23, 2008
    -- A proposal to allow kayakers and canoeists to run Ohiopyle Falls, a prohibited activity that hasn't deterred some whitewater enthusiasts in the past, is being considered by the Bureau of State Parks ... They included five kayakers who appeared in their colorful multi-layered clothing while on a break from running the "Loop," a mile-long section of the Youghiogheny River that wraps around Ferncliff Peninsula in Ohiopyle State Park ... The rules would require paddlers to use single or double... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Savoring Sedona  Nov 22, 2008
    Float the Verde River in an inflatable kayak (also known as a ducky), climb Thunder Mountain or hike to the Cathedral Rock vortex. You can even rent tubes and duckies for a leisurely day of drifting down Oak Creek on your own. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Winter EcoTours in Ontario Canada  Nov 21, 2008
    Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Trekking at Wye Marsh. Wye Marsh Wildlife Center in Midland Ontario Canada is just perfect for Winter Eco Tours with snow shoe treks and cross country skiing for the whole family. (Suite101.com)

    City officials proposing fee increases, elimination of programs  Nov 21, 2008
    Kayak launches from $1 to $2. Fishing fees for adults from $5 to $8; for seniors, $4. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Body of Bastrop man found in Colorado River  Nov 19, 2008
    Assistant Chief Matthew Wagner and Detective Sarah Moore of the Bastrop Police Department and Ranger Brad Wittenborn of the LCRA River Patrol retrieved a deceased black male from the water about 2:45 p.m. A local resident found the body while kayak fishing on the river. He came personally to the Police Department to report his suspicions and accompanied officers to help them locate the site near Water Street. (Elgin Courier, TX)

    Down by the riverside: Where and how to access the Hudson  Nov 19, 2008
    "To fix the problem," Weld says, "we aim to install an elevated boardwalk on helical piers drilled deep into the soil." But he notes that the estimated $500,000 cost of a new handicap-accessible boardwalk, with the addition of a canoe and kayak launch, was "higher than we anticipated." The organization hopes to have the funds in hand by spring and reopen the preserve to hikers in 2009. Back on 9J, not far south of Swyer, comes the first of two historical markers denoting places where Henry... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    APA water rules limit lakeshore knockdowns  Nov 18, 2008
    The new rules will require that septic issues are addressed before the agency issues a variance, and will apply to property on any waterfront navigable by boat, canoe or kayak throughout the 6 million acres of the Adirondack Park. "Both in the short and long term, the shorelines will be better protected from expanded development right on or near the water, a major contributor to adverse water quality and aesthetic impacts," the agency said in a statement. (Albany Times Union)

    Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland  Nov 17, 2008
    Scotland is known in adventure circles as one of the best kayaking destinations on the planet. From your sea kayak, it's not uncommon to see wildlife such as eagles, puffins, fox, otter, seals, dolphins and Minke whales intermingled with cliffs and ancient castles ... Teams of four adults will have a chance to win an all-inclusive free trip to battle against one another in speedboats and dirt buggies, scale mountains, kayak and raft through rushing rapids and bike over the punishing terrain from... (Pekin Times, IL)

    Radio-tagged fish head for the delta  Nov 17, 2008
    As long as a kayak, they bristle with antennae and sensors. Computer programs and GPS signals will steer the boats in precise patterns to map the currents. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Breaking from the herd to smalltown Maine  Nov 16, 2008
    A short walk leads to water's edge, where a kayak and canoe are available to guests at no charge. Some pleasant footpaths traverse the property, including an old railroad bed that forms a trail through the woods on either side of the house. (Boston Globe)

    A last look at autumn foliage  Nov 16, 2008
    Numerous small bridges cross the canal and most have enough space to launch a canoe or kayak from ... You can launch your kayak or canoe in the Millstone River at the Aqueducts in Princeton. (NJ.com -- Times)

    World tour of films comes to Montana  Nov 15, 2008
    KALISPELL Mountains and the people who live in them, work in them, play in them, climb and ski and kayak in them are once again the central characters for the wildly popular Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour ... Skiing, biking, climbing, base jumping, kayaking ... In Kalispell, the 12 tickets are on sale at Sportsman Ski Haus, Montana Radio Cafe and Silver Moon Kayak Co. In Whitefish, vendors are Runner Up Sports and Sportsman Ski. (Missoulian, MT)

    Paddlers battle rain, fog for race  Nov 13, 2008
    The competition, sponsored by California Canoe & Kayak, was broken down into three categories ... The competition brought a variety of open-paddle racers, from kayakers to outrigger canoes ... It s a great way to stay in shape, said Kenny Howell, of California Canoe & Kayak. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Kayakers hone skills at Olympic Center  Nov 13, 2008
    Six Interscholastic League of Honolulu kayakers recently trained at the U.S. Olympic Training Center for canoe and kayak in Chula Vista, Calif. For four days at the Olympic facility, they practiced alongside kayakers from other states and worked out on the same land and water as the national team ... It's an opportunity that provides a bigger view of the sport and allows national coaches to identify potential kayakers to compete at national and international competitions. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    South Africa, air/6 nights, from $1,999  Nov 12, 2008
    Why it's a deal: According to a recent Kayak search, the lowest multicity airfare for New YorkJohannesburgCape TownJohannesburgHoedspruitJohannesburgNew York is $1,933, including taxes, for travel in early to mid-December (multiple carriers). For an additional $666, the SAA Vacations package covers international and local airfare as well as six nights' accommodations, all ground transportation, game drives, sightseeing, admission fees, the services of English speaking tour... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Ugandan highlights  Nov 10, 2008
    Whitewater rafting The river Nile, near Jinja, offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and river surfing that are on a par with the mighty Zambezi, but without the crowds ... Once you're hooked you can learn to kayak and plot your own route, or even head down the river in a tandem kayak or on a riverboard. (iAfrica.com)

    Florida Cities on TripAdvisor's 200...  Nov 8, 2008
    This beach community on Florida s Southwest Gulf coast sits on Lemon Bay and embraces nature with its accessibility to Blueway Trails for paddling a kayak, bird watching, fishing, and five beaches. Sea treasures in the form of fossilized shark s teeth are found on Manasota Key at Stump Pass State Park. (Suite101.com)

    POWAY: Man hopes for a cure  Nov 8, 2008
    Items to be raffled include a kayak, salon treatments, a ride in a firetruck, math tutoring, fishing trips, teeth-whitening treatments, wine, chocolate and many other items. To buy a ticket or donate an item for the raffle, stop by the Hair Zone, 12845 Poway Road. (North County Times)

    River runners bask in natures glory  Nov 8, 2008
    Clearly, fate was smiling upon the organizers of Saturday s Roanoke River Ramble 2008, which saw kayak and canoe enthusiasts from across the state make their way to River Falls Park in Weldon for a morning of scenic paddling along the upper Roanoke River ... As the multi-colored mass of kayaks and canoes rounded the first bend in the river, the waters deepened and the current picked up speed, sending many of the paddlers gliding ahead of the motorized safety boat patrolling the waters ... By... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Apalachicola's natural appeal  Nov 7, 2008
    With only one stoplight and an environmental protection mandate that encompasses 85 percent of the landscape, the county of 12,000 year-round residents is not forgotten by those who find their way here to fish, bird-watch, kayak and canoe, hike, and dine on some of the world s finest oysters, harvested by the plump, succulent ton from Apalachicola Bay ... Kayaking on a tributary of the Apalachicola River ... St. George Island is a good spot for kayaking, fishing and dolphin encounters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Primal Quest has enjoyed quick rise in popularity  Nov 7, 2008
    Racing against the clock, other teams and the forces of nature, teams must trek, climb, kayak, raft and mountain bike to successfully reach the finish line. History shows that the competitors must be in outstanding physical and mental condition to be able to continue on course for up to 10 days with little or no sleep, said Bill Davis, Primal Quest race manager. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Nicaragua's 'Golden Route' to the Caribbean, Rio San Juan  Nov 6, 2008
    River adventure, tarpon fishing, kayak, canoes, wild life refuge. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Farewell to the bridge of our youth  Nov 2, 2008
    The minute I saw it, I wished that I had taken my kayak down to the river in the morning and witnessed the bridge come down from the water's surface. A couple of folks were standing like sentinels on a slender sandbar in the center of the river. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Tuolumne project nearing completion  Nov 2, 2008
    The idea is to have access points on the river for people to put a canoe or kayak in the river in Modesto and float downstream. The vision includes the parks being developed along the Tuolumne in Modesto and Ceres, riverfront parcels in Waterford and efforts to restore salmon in the river. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Lodi-Tokay Rotary give up cars for bikes (2)  Nov 2, 2008
    Sierra Adventure Outfitters contributed a kayak adventure pass for one lucky drawing winner who will get the use of any kayak of his or her choice. Members of the club decided to carry on in the new presidential year and ridership now averages five to seven members walking, riding bikes or motor scooters of less than 200cc every Monday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Web site tournament virtually a reality now  Nov 2, 2008
    Jacksonville's resident kayak guru and mad computer scientist is at it again. Mike Kogan is probably best known for creating and operating what's billed as the world's largest kayak fishing tournament, the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic ... He's also the guy behind jaxkayakfishing. (Florida Times-Union)

    Alaska cruise, 7 nights, from $999  Oct 31, 2008
    In a recent Kayak search, we found these round-trip airfares in early May 2009: $179 from Portland (Alaska), $300 from San Diego (Delta), $335 from Fort Lauderdale (AirTran), $349 from Denver (Delta), $360 from Boston (Delta), $379 from New York City (American, Alaska), $380 from Detroit (AirTran), and $457 from St. Louis (American). Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Where the presidents go to get away  Oct 31, 2008
    Nowadays, visitors to the 2,800-acre park can kayak, roam FDRs preserved homestead and hike the Roosevelts favorite trails. More from ForbesTraveler. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Arts & Culture: Downtown Tampa rejuvenation  Oct 30, 2008
    Small, kiosk-type enterprises such as bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals and cafes could follow a restaurant built to overlook the river. A section of the Riverwalk development is planned to open not long after the park, said Dan Mahurin, who chairs the not-for-profit Friends of Riverwalk. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Rogers' homemade boat is a testament to his artistic skills  Oct 27, 2008
    I d like to design a catamaran and also a foot-propelled kayak that would allow me to keep my hands free for fishing, he said. Grant passed his hand along the boat s bow and added, You learn a lot about yourself when you undertake a job like this. (New Iberia, LA)

    Safeguards keep priceless sanctuary protected  Oct 26, 2008
    Here the creek is narrow and winding, with alligators keeping close watch over kayak paddlers ... Rental canoes and kayaks are available at Cracker Creek and a tour boat also is available. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Money woes force rural Wash. store to close  Oct 25, 2008
    He figures his town sits just 2 1/2 hours from 15 million people who don't have the money to travel overseas and instead come to the lake, resulting in a "phenomenal summer" with plenty of boat, canoe and kayak rentals ... North Shore Trading Co. has sold high-end canoes, kayaks and other recreation equipment for about five years, but sales have flatlined the last couple of years. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Celebrate town's heritage with food, friends and fun  Oct 24, 2008
    The auction will include vacation excursions (one-week stay at Anna Maria Island beach house, two one-night stays at Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld), golf packages (Keene's Pointe Country Club, Orange County National Golf , West Orange Country Club), entertainment (tickets to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Cypress Garden; Aardvark Kayak of Florida, Florida Eco Safaris, Enzian Theater, Garden Theatre, Carter Family Bowl). And dining (Jack's Bar-B-Q, Panera Bread, Romano's Macaroni Grill,... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Kayaker is addicted to speed, even on dry land  Oct 23, 2008
    The kayak racer loves speed on the road as well as on the water ... He's one of the best kayakers in the world ... The 26-year-old kayak racer loves speed on the road as well as on the water. (Globe and Mail)

    Close Female Friendships Start With Reaching Out - 10/23/2008  Oct 23, 2008
    What about learning to ski, kayak or rock climb with other women. Or a running group, hiking club or tennis league. (FOX23.com, OK)

    Whitsunday best  Oct 23, 2008
    That and an occasional whoosh/plop as a speckled head breaks the surface and a large green turtle grabs a gulp of fresh air before swimming beneath our double kayak, its enormous carapace easily visible. There are no resorts, no houses, no tour boats, no sailing boats, not even any fellow kayakers ... It might be a picnic on the fine, white powder of Whitehaven Beach followed by snorkelling at Chalkies Beach or zipping over to Cow and Calf islands, where we kayak in sheltered lagoons to look for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Cancn air/resort, 3 nights, from $425  Oct 22, 2008
    Why it's a deal: The lowest round-trip airfare between Orlando and Cancn starts at $297, including taxes, for travel in mid-November (multiple carriers), according to a recent Kayak search. In comparison, this package from Spirit turns out to be a great deal: It covers airfare as well as a three-night hotel stay, all meals and beverages, airport-hotel transfers, some activities, and all airport and hotel taxes, for an additional $322 per person ($619 total). (MSNBC -- Politics)

    The wild and scenicThe Patagonia Film Festival will show eight movies with environmental ideas  Oct 22, 2008
    Their initial mission was simple to kayak some of the best whitewater in the Americas. But they soon made it about navigating the longest-ever petroleum-free road trip, as well. (Wood River Journal, ID)

    Nova Scotia golf/hotel deals, from $170  Oct 21, 2008
    In a recent Kayak search, we found the following round-trip airfares in late October: $552 from Denver (Northwest), $560 from Charlotte (Continental) and San Francisco (United), $619 from Miami (Continental), $642 from Boston (Delta), $659 from New York City (Air Canada), $668 from Chicago (United), and $770 from Portland (Alaska/United). Remember that U.S. citizens now need a valid passport to visit Canada. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    RLFF's big grant creates big waves  Oct 20, 2008
    It includes the American Sportfishing Association, Berkley Conservation Institute, Coastside Fishing Club, International Fish and Game Association, Kayak Fishing Association of California, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Northern California Kayak Anglers, Southern California Marine Association and the Sportfishing Association of California. Raftican confirmed this week that he accepted the $200,000 grant from the RLFF. He said he has taken much more money from them over the years in... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Fall is looking golden in Maine's Kennebunks  Oct 19, 2008
    Work it off with a late afternoon or sunset kayak paddle with Cape Able Bike Shop's guided Port Paddle tours (207-967-4382, ) or indulge a little at Cottage Breeze Day Spa (31 Western Ave./Route 9, Lower Village, 207-967-2259, ). Or catch the waning light in Cape Porpoise, with visits to the Wright Gallery (5 Pier Road, 207-967-5053, ) and Bradbury Brothers Market (167 Main St./Route 9, 207-967-3939, ), which has been serving the community since 1934. (Boston Globe)

    VIDEO: Couple streams life back into Reservoir  Oct 18, 2008
    A kayak cuts through the still waters of the Norton Reservoir. The Norton Kayak Company is currently offering kayak tours of the 530-acre reservoir ... Lennon, along with his wife, Liz and their newly spawned business venture, Norton Kayak Company, Lennon hopes to be a part of the reservoir s new life. (Easton Journal, MA)

    EPSBA announces Scenic Celebration Winners  Oct 15, 2008
    Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (Kayak rental). Dan Sehnert, Williams, CA Ironstone Wines (case of assorted wine). (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    A holiday... in Zim?  Oct 15, 2008
    Or you could do a tandem kayak trip on those same rapids, or even try your hand at river-boarding not for wimps, as you negotiate those big and gnarly rapids on a boogie board. Then there is the bungy jump. (iAfrica.com)

    Lodge proposal wins zoning OK from Floyd County supervisors  Oct 15, 2008
    The lodge would cater to canoe and kayak enthusiasts during the summer and snowmobilers in the winter. This is a great project for Floyd County, said Connie Parson, a Realtor working with Winterink. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Busting the myths of group travel  Oct 14, 2008
    Travel is not a spectator sport, so try some local activities - hire a mountain bike, go for a swim or a kayak or watch a game of football ... On tours to Cape Leveque, travellers are given the opportunity to tailor their own experience to their particular interests, whether it's snorkelling, walking, fishing or kayaking. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)

    Cooler weather brings changes to outdoor activities  Oct 13, 2008
    That's understandable with all the competing events like school and football season, but it's a great time to be out, especially in a canoe or kayak. Paddling in the cooler weather is much more pleasant, and reduced powerboat traffic means less wake to bounce you around. (Florida Times-Union)

    Outstanding outdoors  Oct 12, 2008
    Being tossed about the McKenzie and coastal sand dunes, riding waves in a sea kayak, and running along Pre's Trail changed my thinking ... For a less harrowing view of the dunes and coastal wildlife, I rent a sea kayak and paddle down the Siuslaw River toward the Pacific ... I agree with guide Andy Small, who says kayaking allows "a more personal intimate outdoor experience," with seals and marine birds practically within reach. (Boston Globe)

    Top 10 fun fall foliage adventures  Oct 11, 2008
    Take a leisurely autumnal paddle on the scenic Saco River with a fall-foliage kayak or canoe trip from Saco Bound. This pristine New Hampshire waterway courses through some of New Englands more scenic autumnal forests and farmlands (including some in Maine), and boats are available for hire through mid-October the height of the spectacular foliage display. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Gear up: Foldable kayak frees up space  Oct 10, 2008
    MCT Photo The Citibot Kayak from Folbot is a foldable kayak ... Kayaking is sort of a universal activity it can be enjoyed in the city, suburbs or countryside ... All that is required is a kayak, paddle and a decent body of water. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Warisno: Sharing his love of boating  Oct 10, 2008
    At the 2008 POPDA, which was held in Bandung, Warisno's students garnered five golds, two silvers and one bronze medal across the kayak, canoe and rowing events. Due to his success in boosting the name of Purwakarta, the regional government decided to award Warisno. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Georgetown news in brief  Oct 10, 2008
    The raffle items are: a 2008 Red Glide kayak manufactured by Emotion. It is a 9 foot by 10 foot polyethylene kayak; a Toro Power Max 828 LXE 8hp snow thrower with a 28 foot cleaning width. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Threepeat: Mills claims third Coosa River Challenge crown  Oct 8, 2008
    We both like to kayak, said Max ... From there participants still in running gear and a lifevest had to swim against the current back to the boat landing to get a kayak ... Once back on land, racers grabbed a kayak for a paddle to Little Beaver Island and then through the Moccasin Gap rapids before stopping for an archery challenge sponsored by Outdoor Women Unlimited. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    An escape artist in Hong Kong  Oct 7, 2008
    From tiny village harbors, there's ocean kayaking and sailing, trips to pristine mainland strands and crescent beaches on uninhabited dollops of land sprinkled in clear turquoise waters ... I'd contacted Paul Etherington, a British expatriate who runs Kayak and Hike ... We selected the Black Mamba Full Day Trip, a powerboat-kayaking-snorkeling-lunch extravaganza, for $112 per person. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Family Time In Africa  Oct 7, 2008
    Kids 15 and older can raft the Zambezi's Class V rapids; plunge in a 330-foot bungy jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge, take a microlight or helicopter ride, river board below the falls or kayak above them. Too young to do the extreme adventures, Sofia and I were content to stare into the abyss of the falls, take dawn boat trips to seek wildlife and visit the school at the local village. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Boat launches suspended at Diamond Valley  Oct 5, 2008
    There was some good news for shoreline anglers and those who fish from a kayak or canoe ... And kayaks and canoes that meet the lake's guidelines will be permitted on the lake as long as the boarding docks are serviceable. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Oregon bureaucrat devoted career to restoring state's waterways  Oct 5, 2008
    In fact, if Roger Wood was on a boat or in the water anywhere, he was all smiles: kayaking, dragon boat paddling, scuba diving, rafting, canoeing, on a wooden sailboat, a powerboat ... He hoped to gets his abs back, then try kayak surfing. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today)  Oct 5, 2008
    Free kayaking on Lake Elizabeth, Allegheny Commons, North Side ... Weekends through October $5 student kayak rental at Kayak Pittsburgh, under Roberto Clemente Bridge, North Shore. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    VC Calhoun to celebrate first birthday  Oct 5, 2008
    Proceeds from the silent auction will be used to support local scholarships and items in the auction will include a sit-on-top kayak and guided kayak fishing trip, a Hunter s Delight package and a Calhoun Sandcrab Package. The party will be held in the auditorium at the Center and festivities will last from 5 to 7 p.m.. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    CSA sets guidelines for selling scrap  Oct 4, 2008
    To start, we have 1,000 feet of 66-inch pipeline, said manager Thomas Kakabar (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    When all else fails ... you can rely on luck  Oct 4, 2008
    The map takes up the entire dashboard and could function well as a sail were we to tack it on a small kayak. After winding through what seems to be some of the roughest, most intertwined, mixed up roads in the county, we come upon a green Game and Fish Truck with dog kennel in the back. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Kayakers head out for trip on the river  Oct 4, 2008
    Kayaks of all shapes, sizes and colors were launched at the Wood Pawcatuck River Watershed headquarters last week on the Wood River as 22 people headed out on a short paddle upstream ... Dark clouds gave way to a brightening sky as paddles flashed and the wakes from kayaks melted into the current as the group headed out ... They call themselves beginning kayakers, though they have ventured to Sandy Point in Little Narragansett Bay. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland  Oct 4, 2008
    Scotland is known in adventure circles as one of the best kayaking destinations on the planet. From your sea kayak, it's not uncommon to see wildlife such as eagles, puffins, fox, otter, seals, dolphins and Minke whales intermingled with cliffs and ancient castles ... Teams of four adults will have a chance to win an all-inclusive free trip to battle against one another in speedboats and dirt buggies, scale mountains, kayak and raft through rushing rapids and bike over the punishing terrain from... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    More of this story  Oct 4, 2008
    Those interested in participating in this activity, but who have no canoe or kayak, may use one of the city's eight kayaks by on a first come, first served basis. Some experience in using sit-on-top kayaks is required ... Participants may use their own canoes or kayaks, as well. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Goodbye, summer  Oct 3, 2008
    Kayaker Marvin Owen got help from his friend Bob Cart for his 1,250-mile trip down the length of the Columbia River. Owen portaged around the Bonneville Dam, then dropped his kayak in at Beacon Rock to continue. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Kenya air/safari, from $2,899  Oct 3, 2008
    Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, round-trip fares between New York City and Nairobi, departing in mid-November, start at $1,400, including taxes (Northwest). For an additional $1,794, 2Afrika covers round-trip international airfare as well as six nights' hotel accommodations, most meals, all lodging and airport taxes, all local transfers, seven game drives, and the services of English-speaking local guides and drivers. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Marine reserve stakeholders begin to get notification  Oct 3, 2008
    W. Scott Dunn, an independent kayak guide and instructor. Paul Lebowitz of the Kayak Fishing Association of California ... W. Scott Dunn, independent kayak guide and instructor; Jonna Engel, Staff Ecologist, California Coastal Commission; Dr. John M. 'Jack' Engle, Associate Research Biologist, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara (alternate for Phyllis Grifman); Roy 'Buck' Everingham, Owner, Everingham Brothers Bait Company (alternate for Ciro Ferrigno). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Man Swims 5 Hours At Sea After Kayak Cracks  Oct 3, 2008
    -- A lobster fisherman made quite a catch Tuesday night, rescuing a North County man whose kayak broke in half in the ocean. Police said , 45, was reported missing after going boating alone in a one-man Outrigger canoe. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Hard at work in White Pines Park  Oct 3, 2008
    Thanks to a donation of a kayak by Jill Seale from Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, a fundraiser raised money to put some new sand over the dirt. Thanks goes out to everyone who purchased tickets for the kayak drawing. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Around Town -- Find bargains at book sale  Oct 3, 2008
    Outdoor activities include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, sailing and kayaking. Students hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, canoe on the Connecticut River or sail and kayak in Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay ... Outdoor activities include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, sailing and kayaking. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Seattle's urban adventure is low cost  Sep 25, 2008
    If you re itching to get out in a boat, look to the Northwest Outdoor Center, , 206-281-9694, to put you on a kayak for just $13; the UW Waterfront Activities Center, 206-543-9433, for canoes and rowboats at just $7 ... Keep an eye out for special events: NOC offers sporadic Paddle Seattle kayak tours at sunset and moonrise, and the Center for Wooden Boats has free Sunday afternoon sails. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Chile's Remote Archipielago of Chil...  Sep 25, 2008
    Boat and sea kayak trips around the islands to visit Spanish forts and traditional fishing villages ... For the more adventurous there are sea kayak tours and homestays in farmhouses. (Suite101.com)

    Palawan Island  Sep 25, 2008
    The resorts' activities coordinators occasionally jostled me awake to participate in guided adventures, including fishing, scuba and kayaking trips to nearby lagoons ... Eco-tourism in El Nido town can be as simple as renting a kayak and paddling out to sea ... I entered the El Nido Art Cafe and paid the equivalent of seven dollars for a half-day kayak rental. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Carmine Oliverio, an environmental specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, makes a presentation to the Ichetucknee Springs Basin Working Group. Oliverio shows photos of overflowing waste oil drums at a Quality Repair shop on South Marion that is potentially polluting Alligator Lake. An investigation is under way. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter  Sep 24, 2008
    Campbell said it will be available in all the Florida state parks and in all the canoe and kayak liveries and similar venues. We have the final draft going out to all the partners for one last review and were opening the bids Tuesday on the printing, and we intend to have a finished product by the end of October, Campbell said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Clean getaways around the country  Sep 24, 2008
    But the best way to travel is by kayak, so you can see the rugged landscape from the water and get up close and personal with the flying fish and sea lions. Descanso Beach Ocean Sports offers rentals and day tours for both first-time and experienced paddlers that take you to the base of 2,000-foot peaks, remote beaches, and bluffs studded with cherry trees. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Seattle on the cheap: Urban adventure awaits  Sep 24, 2008
    Look to the Northwest Outdoor Center to put you on a kayak for just $13 ... If you're itching to get out in a boat, look to the to put you on a kayak for just $13; the UW Waterfront Activities Center (206-543-9433) for canoes and rowboats, at just $7 ... Keep an eye out for special events: NOC offers sporadic Paddle Seattle kayak tours at sunset and moonrise, and the Center for Wooden Boats has free Sunday afternoon sails. (CNN -- Travel)

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