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"Canoe Chronicles" (Houston) The "Houston Press" is carrying a series of articles written by Jeff Balke about his decision to buy a canoe, and his early experiences with it. They are quite entertaining, and informative. For those considering taking that leap, these stories are useful, and for those who have already been there, they are amusing. You can read the first four episodes, here: Canoe Chronicles: The Obsession and the Search Canoe Chronicles: A Permanent Home Canoe Chronicles: Seven Tips for Safer, Happier Boating Canoe Chronicles: Knee Deep in Buffalo Bayou "Adventures on Spring Creek" (Houston) "For my five siblings and our friends, Spring Creek was a childhood utopia. Long before commissioners from Harris and Montgomery counties united to recognize Spring Creek as one of the area’s wildlife jewels by starting the Spring Creek Greenway about 15 years ago. White sandy beaches, high bluffs, green pine trees stretching into blue skies, miles of forest, swift, deep currents following a decent rain — all within a short drive from the nation’s fourth-largest city..." Complete story: Chronicle.com) "San Antonio River Walk offering kayaking in famed business district" (Texas) "For the first time in 30 years, kayaking will be allowed through the River Walk's scenic business district, where countless postcards and San Antonio snapshots have taken place. Kayaking on other extensions of the San Antonio River has been a popular activity. You were, however, not allowed access to the world-famous business district. "This is a whole new route, a whole new ball game."... Complete story: Chron.com "Life jackets now required on kayaks, canoes" (Connecticut) "Now that October has arrived, environmental conservation officers say life jackets are now mandatory for anyone aboard a manually-propelled vessel. That includes stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and inflatable rafts...." Complete story: CTPost "Two kayakers helped swimmers in distress" (Connecticut) "Two kayakers helped two swimmers to safety when they were “in distress” close to Silver Sands State Park. After the current propelled the swimmers further into the water, their father called for emergency assistance. His children, who are both about 20, were calling out for aid when kayakers who were close by heard them. The kayakers gave them their personal floatation devices..." Complete story: CTPost "The Secret to Happy Family Camping Is a Canoe" "Getting off the beaten path is challenging when you have a kid who’s too small to hike very far and too heavy to carry. Many families put backcountry excursions on hold during the toddler years. That’s why canoe camping is so great. It allows you to escape the crowds without having to haul a ton of gear on your back, and to reach places as remote as anything you’ll find backpacking, while still bringing luxuries like camp chairs, fresh food, and cold beer..." Complete story: Outside Online "Navigating rocky moments from a tandem canoe" (Wyoming) "You’ve heard it before: Tandem canoes (or tandem kayaks for that matter) are called divorce boats, so why would any couple jeopardize their relationship by launching on a river in one?..." Complete story: JHNews "14-foot alligator flips kayaks in Alabama lake" "A large alligator flipped two kayaks and left a pair of boaters scrambling for shore in south Alabama last weekend. Two women were kayaking in Lake Forest in Daphne when something overturned one of their kayaks. Michelle Hartley said she quickly swam to her friend’s kayak just before the alligator swam beneath that and flipped it over, too..." Complete story: AL.com "Outdoor activity surge boosts Minnesota kayak, canoe makers" (Minnesota) "Many Americans have decided that outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing, are essential to getting through the pandemic. And that has helped paddle sports equipment manufacturers. In June, paddle sports equipment sales rose 56% over the same month the year before..." Complete story: Star Tribune "Canoe to be the centerpiece of trick or treat spectacular" (New York) "The iconic Travers Canoe is set to be filled with candy and placed on display during Saratoga Spooktacular. The drive-thru event, which is set to take place on the grounds of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The two-day event offers families a safe way to enjoy Halloween..." Complete story: News10.com
The "Houston Press" is carrying a series of articles written by Jeff Balke about his decision to buy a canoe, and his early experiences with it. They are quite entertaining, and informative. For those considering taking that leap, these stories are useful, and for those who have already been there, they are amusing. You can read the first four episodes, here: Canoe Chronicles: The Obsession and the Search Canoe Chronicles: A Permanent Home Canoe Chronicles: Seven Tips for Safer, Happier Boating Canoe Chronicles: Knee Deep in Buffalo Bayou
"For my five siblings and our friends, Spring Creek was a childhood utopia. Long before commissioners from Harris and Montgomery counties united to recognize Spring Creek as one of the area’s wildlife jewels by starting the Spring Creek Greenway about 15 years ago. White sandy beaches, high bluffs, green pine trees stretching into blue skies, miles of forest, swift, deep currents following a decent rain — all within a short drive from the nation’s fourth-largest city..."
"For the first time in 30 years, kayaking will be allowed through the River Walk's scenic business district, where countless postcards and San Antonio snapshots have taken place. Kayaking on other extensions of the San Antonio River has been a popular activity. You were, however, not allowed access to the world-famous business district. "This is a whole new route, a whole new ball game."...
"Now that October has arrived, environmental conservation officers say life jackets are now mandatory for anyone aboard a manually-propelled vessel. That includes stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and inflatable rafts...."
"Two kayakers helped two swimmers to safety when they were “in distress” close to Silver Sands State Park. After the current propelled the swimmers further into the water, their father called for emergency assistance. His children, who are both about 20, were calling out for aid when kayakers who were close by heard them. The kayakers gave them their personal floatation devices..."
"Getting off the beaten path is challenging when you have a kid who’s too small to hike very far and too heavy to carry. Many families put backcountry excursions on hold during the toddler years. That’s why canoe camping is so great. It allows you to escape the crowds without having to haul a ton of gear on your back, and to reach places as remote as anything you’ll find backpacking, while still bringing luxuries like camp chairs, fresh food, and cold beer..."
"You’ve heard it before: Tandem canoes (or tandem kayaks for that matter) are called divorce boats, so why would any couple jeopardize their relationship by launching on a river in one?..."
"A large alligator flipped two kayaks and left a pair of boaters scrambling for shore in south Alabama last weekend. Two women were kayaking in Lake Forest in Daphne when something overturned one of their kayaks. Michelle Hartley said she quickly swam to her friend’s kayak just before the alligator swam beneath that and flipped it over, too..."
"Many Americans have decided that outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing, are essential to getting through the pandemic. And that has helped paddle sports equipment manufacturers. In June, paddle sports equipment sales rose 56% over the same month the year before..."
"The iconic Travers Canoe is set to be filled with candy and placed on display during Saratoga Spooktacular. The drive-thru event, which is set to take place on the grounds of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The two-day event offers families a safe way to enjoy Halloween..."