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Voices for Wild and Scenic: Curtis England
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A Southeast native, Curtis England was encouraged to play in whitewater from a young age. "Our family did a lot of canoe and rafting trips on the …
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Australian Adventurer Breaks New World Record
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Australian adventurer and explorer Dan Bull has taken out one of the most sought-after titles in the field of extreme adventure, achieving 'The …
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C&K wins national media award
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For more than 20 years, the FOLIO Eddie & Ozzie Awards have recognized excellence in magazine editorial and design across all sectors of the …
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First Light Deals: Fishing Bargains of the Week
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The holidays are around the corner, so we wrapped up the best fishing bargains on the market. We’ve found a wide range of kayak fishing deals that are …
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Deadly Camp Fire Threatens Feather River Region
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In less than a week, the catastrophic Camp Fire has become the deadliest wildfire in California history. As of Nov. 12, news outlets were reporting …
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EXPEDITION PLANNING 101: Gear—Part 1, Shelter
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Let's set some terms first. What do we mean by expedition-worthy? And how much stuff is in the mix? Thinking about expeditions, the imagination …
Canoeing
Canoes by Design
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A few years ago, Trevor Paetkau was spinning his wheels. The Canadian was working contracts in communications management, frustrated with how jobs …
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Dane Jackson and Adriene Levknecht Lead the Field at the 23rd Green Race
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With the sun shining and the water-level registering at a respectable 9 inches, the conditions could not have been better for the 172 paddlers …
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The Purpose of Storms
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By Josiah Pleasant There is a storm raging outside. A cyclone to be precise, spinning out of the Tasman Sea and pummeling the South Island of New …
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History in the Making: Record Black Marlin from a Kayak
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A New Record Black Marlin Caught From a Kayak at Los Buzos Resort in Panama When all the stars align, you could find yourself connected to a Billfish …
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Voices for Wild and Scenic: Duncan Storlie
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Exploring the wilderness that encompasses Minnesota's great rivers and the expansive routes of the Boundary Waters have filled decades of time for …
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Singing the Song: A Tribute to Bill Mason (1929-1988)
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"The singing isn't as loud as it used to be. But you can still hear it in the wind. In the silence of a misty morning. In the drip of the water from …
Video: Aniol Serrasolses Solos the Stikine
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Aniol Serrasolses is a man on a mission, challenging the long-held notions of what is possible in whitewater kayaking. In 2017, he and Benny Marr did …
How to Pick up your Canoe (the Right Way)
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Regardless of whether you’re moving your canoe 10 feet from the truck to the river, or spending days portaging through the Boundary Waters, proper …
Tilley Paddler’s Hat: The Kayak Angler’s Hat
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Whether you like it or not, the right hat while kayak fishing can mean a world of difference in the success of your day. It may or may not help you …
Leave No Trace: A do-no-harm debate over wilderness camping ethics
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Canadian photographer Mike Monaghan was on a monthlong solo canoe trip in northwestern Ontario's remote Woodland Caribou Provincial Park when he …
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11 Most Haunted Lakes to Paddle This Halloween
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Story by Nick Carlson “Certain it is, the place still continues under the sway of some witching power, that holds a spell over the minds of the good …
Outdoors Gear
Best Camping Spots for Paddling the Adirondacks
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With nearly 3,000 lakes and ponds and 30,000 miles of streams and rivers within the 6 million acres of public and private land comprising New York's …
Kayaking
Two Minutes for Rafting: 8 Things I Learned from Floating with the Flyers
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NHL teams might see a little more teamwork this season from the Philadelphia Flyers: After wrapping up their exhibition season, they embarked on a …
Outdoors Gear
Whitewater Rescue Essentials: The Clip Trick
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Check out this rundown of the clip trick, presented by Boreal River Rescue and Five 2 Nine productions, on how to create an impromptu rescue device …
Kayaking
Book Review: ‘Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route’
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Review by Susan Elliott If you're looking for an iconic Western river trip, you likely have at least one stretch of the John Wesley Powell route on …
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A deeper look at Minnesota marathon’s canoe portage division
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"THIS GUY IS A MANIAC!" was one of the comments (fit for print) swirling through the crowd of onlookers and race finishers gathered in Whiteside Park …
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Veteran Trio Finds Healing on Mississippi Source-to-Sea Paddle
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Rick Bain, of Tampa, Florida, Matt Roy of Buffalo, New York, and Ryan Webb of Priest River, Idaho, paddled the Mississippi River source-to-sea, …
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Aquaphile Essays from the Field: A Paddler Aging with Grace
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Mid-February. Early morning. Sitting in our living room, coffees in hand, contemplating the gray winter light. A common interlude in our days …
How to Cross a Channel
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By Chuck Graham I was having a tough time judging the angle that the freighter was taking in the northbound shipping lane in the Santa Barbara …
Expedition Tested Canoe Tripping Gear—Part Two: In Camp
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As much as canoe journeys like our summer-long, 600-mile expedition in northern Quebec are defined by nomadism, we spend as much time (or more) …
(Next) Best Paddling Towns: Upper Midwest USA
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From Poulsbo, Washington to Snow Hill, Maryland, North America's (Next) Best Paddling Towns are increasing access to waterways and amenities for paddlers …
Frank Wolf’s Latest Line on the Map
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Canadian adventurer, photojournalist and filmmaker Frank Wolf has made an annual habit of tackling audacious canoe expeditions in the Canadian …
Urban Overnight on the Lower American River
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As the three of us pushed off into the American River near the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, there was a slight hue of smoke to the pale sky. The result of …
Review: ‘Paddling America’ inspires exploration of Wild & Scenic Rivers
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In 2017, Susan and Adam Elliott hit the road in Gilly, their 24-foot RV with a wave-curling logo and "Wild River Life" stenciled on the side. Their …