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    Connecticut: Paddling the Long Tidal River

    4 Stages · 1 Adventure — Day 1 · Day 2 · Day 3 · Day 4 Since we live in Connecticut, we determined that the paddling story had to be epic. With this in mind, we opted for a multi-day adventure stretching the length of the Connecticut River from Enfield to Old Saybrook. That is over 60 miles in 4 days. The origin of the word, “Connecticut,” means, “long tidal river.” It’s an Algonquin term. Over a series of…

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  • Alabama: Canoeing the Coosa River

    2 Places · 1 Adventure — Alabama · Tennessee I am a huge fan of Christmas. I love decorating our home, putting up the tree, hosting holiday parties, and spending Christmas day at my…