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Not So CheapAn Urban Canoe Trip

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:08:00 -0500

What: A mini canoe tripWhere: Humber River, off Old Mill subway stationWhen: SummerPrice: $50I was happy to discover Toronto Kayak & Canoe Adventures, a company which offers canoe and kayak rentals for use along Humber River, Rouge River, and Cre

Canoe and Kayak Event in Lake Placid, NY this Weekend: 2009 Lake Placid International Regatta, July 4-6 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:05:52 -0500

Lake Placid, New York will be hosting the the 2009 Lake Placid International Regatta, July 4-6 2009. Lake Placid International Regatta (LPI) is one of the largest canoe / kayak events held in the United States.

A Fairly Complete Index of Mungo Bah Posts About Bushcraft, Camping, Canoeing and More...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:07:00 -0500

As certain readers have requested, I have created a fairly complete index of Mungo Says Bah posts. Please enjoy and comment freely! Flora: Pinetree Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park - ... Algonquin... Please visit the Mungo Says Bah blog at http://mu

Running Wild

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:00 -0500

Equifunk Music Festival

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:38:13 -0500

EQUIFUNK is an intimate, affordable 2-day all-inclusive music festival taking place September 4-6 at Camp Equinunk in the scenic Poconos. Families can enjoy ‘bunking’ together in newly renovated cabins and enjoy all of the fun camp activ

Snagged

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:40:00 -0500

Canoeing the Harpeth River Near Nashville, TN

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:11:48 -0500

We are lucky here in the Nashville, Tennessee area. We are surrounded by great rivers and lakes - which translates into great opportunities to kayak and canoe - pretty much right out our backdoor.

Camp-here they come!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:39:50 -0500

Today officially starts the camp season at the T’s. Today, our oldest, TJ is off to Smith College for a weeklong computer programming camp with his friend. The two boys attended a similar program as a day camp last year, but this year is sleep-

EQUIFUNK

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:10:21 -0500

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains and only a 2 ½ hour drive from NYC, EQUIFUNK is a unique and intimate music festival taking place September 4-6, 2009. The perfect end to the summer, EQUIFUNK promises adults and children alike, a fun-filled musical

Scooting around BC in an RV

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:34:00 -0500

Just back from hols - just over 2 weeks in a motorhome in Canada. As usual, I've failed miserably to blog whilst away. I'm only going to focus on the activities we did, following the objective of this blog as an exercise tracker:Vancouver: On our fi

Good Experience on Cannonsville Reservoir

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:35:31 -0500

Letter to the editor by Jack McShane, Daily Star, link to original post On Sunday, May 31, two Catskill Mountain Club directors, Ann Roberti and I, along with three others, enjoyed an exhilarating kayak paddle on the recently opened waters of the New

A Great Place to Have Coffee

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:43:20 -0500

Having your morning coffee in just the right place can make such a difference in how the rest of your day goes. I found just the right place this morning – it’s not easy to get to, but its worth the work it takes to get there. The tempera

Flora: Pinetree Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park - June 2009 Camping Trip

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:14:00 -0500

I am back from portaging, canoeing and camping at Pinetree Lake in Algonquin Park. I only spent a couple of hours with my camera taking pictures of plants - there were lots that I simply walked or... Please visit the Mungo Says Bah blog at http://mu

Lake Evening

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:51:00 -0500

Algonquin Park Camping & Blackflies

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0500

I am back from portaging, canoeing and camping at Pinetree Lake in Algonquin Park. Saw lots of nature, and left a significant mass of my flesh in the digestive system of numerous blackflies.... Please visit the Mungo Says Bah blog at http://m

SA Canoe Marathon Champs

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:54:53 -0500

Knysna Canoe and Plett Paddling clubs host this year’s National Marathon Canoeing Championships on Plett’s Keurbooms River, on June 27 and 28.

Summer's Here-Blog Carnival Entry

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:27:00 -0500

One of our options for this week's blog carnival with the EtsyBloggers Team is Summer's Here. And since summer officially starts on Sunday...what better topic to write about :)So what do I do all summer long? Well...I take every opportunity to enjoy

New Canoe Launch into Mohawk River in Clifton Park

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:33:51 -0500

Mohawk Landing is Clifton Park’s newest park and natural area. The park is on Riverview Road, just west of Brian Drive, along the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway. It includes a gravel and wooden boardwalk trail that runs across the property to the

Best Places to Kayak and Canoe in Pennsylvania

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:36:50 -0500

We all know there are tons of GREAT places to paddle in the great, natural state of Pennsylvania. But we've gone ahead and put together a list of the ones we think are at the top of the list

Back from the wilderness

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:37:00 -0500

We're ba-ack! It was a week of lots of hiking, some dampness, great campfires, and ice cream three times. I beat Patrick at mini golf. Raccoons raided our cooler for veggie burgers and soy sausage. We made the best of rainy days, ate some fabulous me

The St. Regis Bali Resort

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:01:08 -0500

Looking for the perfect romantic getaway for you and that special someone? Bali may just be the perfect location with its pristine beaches and tropical flare, and a wonderful place to stay in this part of the world is The St. Regis Bali Resort. Tra

Moving & Clearing & Playing

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:16:00 -0500

We moved. We began clearing up. This week I will try to get pictures of the state of play.New doctor is very up on ovarian cancer because his mother had it. I haven't got up the nerve, yet, to ask if she's still alive. At any rate, he wants me to

A paddle for a pole...anyone? (SWF)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:14:00 -0500

Paddling Hits the Mainstream in Western New York

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:32:50 -0500

By Jane Kwiatkowski, The Buffalo news, link to original article You see the world differently from the seat of a kayak —a canoe, too—and with so many creeks and streams meandering through our area, more paddlers than ever are heading for the wate

5 Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy the Water in Seattle

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:51:28 -0500

Late spring ushers in a wonderful time in the Northwest. Grey skies gradually give way to magnificent sunny afternoons paired with low humidity and lush green landscapes. It is a breath of fresh air which convinces more than a few locals to take a st

How a Folk Music Legend Saved the Hudson River - the 2009 Great Hudson River Revival, June 20-21

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:42:06 -0500

This year's Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on Hudson, NY. Contemporary blues star Susan Tedeschi, renowned Sixties era troubadour Arlo Guthrie and “new

More Michigan Camping #20

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:16:02 -0500

WHITE RIVER RV PARK & CAMPGROUND 735 Fruitvale Rd, Montague, Michigan 49437 (Muskegon County) Open May thru October. Located in Manistee National Forest along a nationally designated Scenic River near the White Lake Area. A good fa

A canoe trip on the Upper Missouri River

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:11:00 -0500

The Toronto edition of The Star published an article today recounting a guided canoe trip through the Wild and Scenic portion of the Upper Missouri River in north-central Montana. This stretch of the Missouri has remained largely untouched since the

Off to the wilderness

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:17:00 -0500

Well, as of today we are off on our summer vacation. It's not a long one, I promise. I've been scarce this week, (sorry) in a flurry of packing and prepping and list making and excitedness. There will be canoe trips on silent lakes, loon calls and si

Boating could draw tourists, locals to Plett’ s rivers

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:48:20 -0500

PADDLE boat and kayak rentals on the Piesang River and aqua cruises on the Keurbooms River could become additional tourism drawcards for Plettenberg Bay if the Bitou council approves the ventures.