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Archive for the ‘Kayaking’ Category
Paddle in Western New York
Posted in Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddling, Western NY on October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Kayaking in Antartica
Posted in Kayaking, Paddling on October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As fall turns to winter in NY State and snow begins to blanket the area, most of you will stash your kayaks away untill warmer weather. But cold-weather paddling is certainly possible – just take a look at the gorgeous pictures on Louise’s blog about kayaking in Antartica.
Battenkill Valley Outdoors
Posted in Adirondacks, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This looks like my kind of place – situated east of Saratoga Springs, near the Vermont border.
Battenkill Valley Outdoors offers paddling, biking, and hiking. They’re closing for the season, but explore their web site & begin now to plan a great trip for next spring or summer.
The Erie Canal: Cruising across upstate New York, at five miles per hour
Posted in Canoeing, Erie Canal, History, Kayaking, Paddling on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read about the Erie Canal and to see a narrated slide show showing what it’s like to boat the Erie Canal.
Effects of a Dam: Kayaking in the Czech Republic
Posted in Genesee River, Kayaking, Rochester, Waterfalls, tagged dam release, Lower Falls, Rich Freeman, white water, white water kayaking on October 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This video caught my eye because it was shot by Rich Freeman. OK, not THAT Rich Freeman, not my husband & co-author. Still it made me look. What I saw was impressive. I shows a mild stream being turned into a raging torrent when the dam opens. Then kayakers take a wild ride.
It’s a good [...]
Kayaking the Susquehanna River
Posted in Kayaking, Paddling, Southern Tier, tagged Cooperstown on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By RORY SWEENEY The (Wilkes-Barre) Times Leader, LD news, link to original post
When Tom Segeda found out he was being laid off for a few months, he and his wife, Sharon, made a quick plan. They would need kayaks, maps, some soup and help from a few friends.
Sharon and Tom Segeda of Hobbie, Pa., about [...]
Hudson River Journey
Posted in Hudson River, Kayaking, Paddling on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Albany is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage. Join Fred LeBrun as he brings the Hudson River to life in stories, photos and videos of his paddling trips. Click here, then select the various options under the brown banner “Hudson River Journeys.”
October Events from Paths Peaks & Paddles
Posted in Canoeing, Education / skills, Kayaking, Paddling, Western NY on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every Tuesday & Thursday evening we have been running our “Mid Week Stress Reducer Paddles” on Ellicott Creek and out in Wilson. Last Thursday we had 9 kayaks out on the water with us to watch the sunset. So sign up and come join us for a fun evening because it beats doing yard [...]
Moreau Lake State Park offers variety of October activities
Posted in Adirondacks, Education / skills, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged map and compass, Moreau on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Saratogian, link to original post
The following events are scheduled at Moreau Lake State Park during October.
1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 2 — Red Oak Ridge hike. Moderate hike with some short steep sections.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3 — Full moon kayak trip. See aquatic animals foraging for food. Must have vessel and personal [...]
New “Wild Times” Guide to Adirondack Hikes & Paddles
Posted in Adirondacks, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged Adirondack Explorer magazine on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read: EXPLORE New guide opens Adirondacks to adventure
Wild Times is available for $13.95 at the Web site: www.AdirondackExplorer.org.


