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Paddling

  • Virginia: Wading Low Tide on the Eastern Shore

    Virginia’s Eastern Shore can be boiled down to great hospitality, quiet corners, and pristine beaches. As mentioned in the “Great Dismal Swamp” post, Virginia has been a magical place. Our time here has consisted…

  • Silhouette of lone tree against a sunset background in the Dismal Swamp

    Virginia: The Great Dismal Swamp

    We were on a roll. Our canoe hit the water at 7:45 AM. Our gear was stowed, the cooler had plenty of ice and vitals, and Rigby was perched on the bow. This was…

  • Connecticut: Fight the Tide

    4 Stages · 1 Adventure — Day 1 · Day 2 · Day 3 · Day 4 Suddenly, we were awake on the second day of our 4-day trek down the Connecticut River. The…

  • Tidal River

    Go with the flow. Navigating a tidal river

    One of my favorite things in the world is adventure. I love it in pretty much any form. Long backpacking excursions, thrill rides, and four day long paddles down a tidal river. This 4th…

  • Assateague15

    Maryland: Paddle on the bay of Assateague Island

    It’s the last day of spring break and we’re dreading the end of a fabulous road trip. We’ve spent the last 7 days outside with our pup in absolutely perfect weather. Now it’s time…

  • Canoe Enfield, CT

    The first time I: Took a Multi-Day Paddle

    As we are gearing up for our 2017 Canoe 52 adventures, I wanted to recount my first multi-day paddle. My brother-in-law, Chris, and I set off on a four-day paddle down the Connecticut Riveron August…