Jun

30

On the Colorado Trail

June 30, 2010 | Comments Off

Starting on the morning of July 1, we’ll be hiking along the Colorado Trail. Other than our almost daily SPOT updates, we’ll be out of touch until the end of the month. Feel free to leave comments, and we’ll get back to you when we return to civilization. Anyone interested in meeting up along the [...]

Jun

30

Kayaking & Canoeing in Minnesota

June 30, 2010 | Comments Off

If you’re looking for a challenging place to paddle your kayak or canoe, then you need to check out the Mississippi River Challenge in Minnesota.
The Mississippi River Challenge is a 44-mile, 2-day paddling event on Saturday & Sunday, July 24th & 25th, 2010.
According to their website:
This event is run by the Friends of the Mississippi [...]

Jun

30

Gulf Oil Rig Explosion: Coast Guard Releases BP Crew Testimony Audio and Transcripts

June 30, 2010 | Comments Off

Christopher Pleasant, subsea supervisor with Transocean, testifies at the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation hearing. Coast Guard photo.
Although its investigation is by far not complete, and is hampered by the presence of the lame-duck and wide…

Jun

27

Bayou Kayaking at Caddo Lake in Texas

June 27, 2010 | Comments Off

Caddo Lake in Uncertain TexasIf you have ever visited our Kayak Texas page then you know I have long wanted to visit Caddo Lake. Caddo is an old, natural lake that is more like an elaborate river system than a lake. It flows down from the Big Cypress B…

Jun

26

Colorado Trail Final Preparation

June 26, 2010 | Comments Off

I’ve been more or less out of commission with respect to hiking for the last two or three weeks; first a bruised ankle from an unfortunate post-holing incident in the Comanche Peaks and more recently a head cold that has laid me low. But I’m recovering nicely and I think that I’ll be in good [...]

Jun

26

The Great Race Triathlon & 5th Annual Kids Dualthlon

June 26, 2010 | Comments Off

These events are held along the American River Parkway between Rancho Cordova and Sacramento, California.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Triathlon
The Great Race – Run, Bike, Paddle.
5.82 mile Run
12.5 mile Bike
6.35 mile Paddle (Kayak or Canoe)
According to their website:
The Great Race Triathlon was established in 1974. It is the World’s Oldest Triathlon and the Country’s Largest Paddling Event. [...]

Jun

25

Gulf Oil Rig Explosion: Coast Guard Releases BP Crew Testimony Audio and Transcripts

June 25, 2010 | Comments Off

KENNER, La. — Christopher Pleasant, subsea supervisor with Transocean, testifies at the Deepwater Horizon joint investigation hearing, May 28, 2010. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Senior Chief Petty Officer Mike O’Berry.
 Although its investigation is b…

Jun

22

Safe Summer Kayaking & Canoeing: Stay Hydrated!

June 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Dehydration is one of those things that can sneak up on you if you’re not careful. Each year many cases are reported – but many more are not, simply because not everyone knows the signs and symptoms of dehydration.

Jun

19

Kayak, Canoe & Paddling Racers and Floaters: Wear It! Campaigns Promote Safe Boating and The Importance of Life Jackets

June 19, 2010 | Comments Off

Kayak, Canoe & Paddling Racers and Floaters: Wear It! Campaigns Promote Safe Boating and The Importance of Life Jackets

Jun

17

Kayak and Canoe Illinois: Pecatonica River Water Trail and Illinois Friendliest Paddle

June 17, 2010 | Comments Off

Kayakers and canoers in Northwestern Illinois have a beautiful river to paddle in the meandering Pecatonica.

keep looking »