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The Final Float! Canoeing the Rio Grande, New Mexico
“We will be nearly finished, I think, when we stop understanding the old pull towards green things and living things, toward dirt and rain and heat and what they spawn.” — John Graves State #50/50: Caught between seasons, my Dad, … Continue reading
The Green River Crawl: Canoeing Utah!
(State #48/50) Across the mesa and through the arid grasslands, I traveled before halting at the edge of a cliff. Beneath my wheels, a red clay road zigzagged down, coursing the steep walls of the canyon as it descended eight-hundred … Continue reading
Katie, California and the Ghost Canoe of Morro Bay
(State #46/50) Morro Bay is an odd town. It’s certainly not Bakersfield, but it’s not Big Sur either. This coastal community is somewhere in between — an agreeable mixture of blue collar and boutique. The waterfront is awash with life. … Continue reading
Wisconsin Wilderness: Canoeing The Flambeau River with my Pa
(State #33/50) My Mother stood, looking impatient and swatting mosquitoes, as I lugged free-ranging laundry from my car and into her rental. In my backseat, I piled junk onto the adjacent seat and crammed some trash under that pile. Then … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing the Midwest
Tagged American Rivers, Beer, Black bear, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Flambeau River, mosquitoes, Rain, Wisconsin
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On the Shores of Gitche Gumee: Canoeing Lake Superior, Upper Michigan
(State #32/50) I wanted to canoe Lake Superior… easier declared than done as the body of water acts more like an ocean than a lake; its storms whip deadly cold waters into swells, which have destroyed vessels much larger than … Continue reading
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Tagged American Rivers, Beer, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Found GoPro, Grand Island, Lake Superior, mosquitoes, Snorkeling, Thunderstorm, Upper Michigan
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The Maniac in Missouri: Canoeing the Current River (Part II )
(State #29/50) “I’m writing a book on the whole thing.” Josh told us with his perpetual smile. “He doesn’t know it, but he’s one of the main characters.” From hence forth, I will refer to this man — the subject … Continue reading
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Tagged American Rivers, AR-15, Beer, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Current River, Eminence Missouri, Ozarks, River Otter, The Dairy Shack, The Maniac, Thunderstorm
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Taylor’s First Canoe Tour: Current River, Missouri (Part I)
(State #29/50) We stood peering over the edge. My best friends and I — all skinny and largely void of chest hair — stared down at the river below. From 50+ feet the Current River looked like a stream of … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing the Midwest
Tagged American Rivers, Beer, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Caves, Current River, Flood, National Scenic River, Ozarks, Raccoon, The Maniac, Youth Group
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A Jumping Rock, a Drunk and a Red River Gorge: Canoeing Kentucky
“I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” — Daniel Boone (State #26/50) The Red River was yellow — a muddy tan to be precise. It reminded me of that scene in the … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing the South
Tagged American Rivers, Beer, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Daniel Boone, Fireflies, Gladie Visitor Center, Hitchhike, Jumping Rock, Kentucky, Poison Ivy, Red River Gorge
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I Saw a Bear! Canoeing Pine Creek, Pennsylvania
(State #24/50) I’m always suspicious of places claiming to be “The Grand Canyon of…” Someone, likely from a bygone tourism board, decided to label the Pine Creek Gorge of Pennsylvania with that title. Indeed, it is a river valley cut … Continue reading
Posted in The Mid-Atlantic
Tagged Allegheny Plataeu, American Rivers, Bald Eagle, Beer, Black bear, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Pennsylvania, Pine Creek Canyon
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The Failed Hunt for Bernie : Canoeing Grout Pond, Vermont
(State #21/50) My original intentions were to locate, convince and canoe around with Bernie Sanders. As Vermont is small in size and population, I tacked on another 45 minutes to my schedule to accomplish this goal. Yet, after an hour of … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing the Northeast
Tagged American Rivers, Beer, Bernie Sanders, Campfire, Canoe 50, Canoeing, Church, Green Mountains, Grout Pond, Osprey, Vermont
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