Earthy Journalist » WaterAug 7th, 2012
I have stepped over the line into the dark side of paddling–canoeing. I couldn’t help it! The grace and challenge of the sport were too tempting. So here I am learning the art form, and that means finding the perfect … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterAug 1st, 2012
The Wavesport EZG 42 has taken great care of me. I stepped up to class III in that boat, learned to surf in it, got munched in many holes in it, and became a better boater using that kayak. After … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 27th, 2012
About partway through my paddling trip in Maine, I realized the extent to which I had no idea about how to travel in the state. The experience was unlike any other boating adventure I had done so far, and had … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 24th, 2012
Here’s the last in a series of Maine rivers that I did two weekends ago. Sorry it took a minute to finally post; I was busy boating last weekend! The last river we paddled on our way home was the … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 19th, 2012
After running one lap of Canada Falls, my group split into those who chose to run it again and others who wanted a chill afternoon run. I was part of that group, and we headed over to the Seboomook, a … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 18th, 2012
After a good day on the Rapid on Thursday, we drove a few hours farther into Maine on Friday to hit Canada Falls. With a few must-make moves, big drops and dense wilderness all around, Canada Falls quickly became one … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 16th, 2012
Last weekend, I joined a band of misfit boaters for a weekend of Maine paddling. What a blast! We headed out late Thursday evening and put on for the first river on Friday. The first river was called the Rapid, … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJul 3rd, 2012
When I dialed his number, I’ll admit I was nervous. The phone started ringing, and I waited, my heart thumping a little harder each time. I was about to interview Michael “Louie” Lewis for a story, and all I could … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJun 25th, 2012
I spent this last weekend on the Deerfield River with a bunch of AMC NY folks. Friday and Sunday were spent on the Deerfield, Dryway Section, but Saturday….oh Saturday. Satuday was my, let’s try canoeing again day on the Fife … Continue reading →...
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Earthy Journalist » WaterJun 18th, 2012
Since I moved here eight months ago, everyone has been telling me about the Deerfield, Dryway section. Like the Ocoee for Southeasterners., the Deerfield in Mass. is where most New Englanders learn to boat. After finally getting on it last weekend, … Continue reading →...
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