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Motorists and canoers beware, it’s moose season in the Adirondacks

Posted in Adirondacks, Canoeing, Paddling, Wildlife on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Click here to read a cute story: Motorists and canoers beware, it’s moose season in the Adirondacks

Kayaking the Susquehanna River

Posted in Kayaking, Paddling, Southern Tier, tagged Cooperstown on October 7, 2009 | 1 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 [...]

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Paddling Pumpkins

Posted in Contest, Erie Canal, Paddling on October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve watched rubber duck races on the Erie Canal and participated in wild raft races on Canandaigua Outlet, but I’ve never paddled a pumpkin like the folks in Wisconsin. It looks fun & challenging. Click on this link, than click on the photo to watch the video.

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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.”

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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 [...]

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What is a Lock Anway?

Posted in Erie Canal, Paddling, tagged canal lock on September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Is there anyone else out there, like Emily, who is clueless when we talk about paddling through locks? If you’ve never been to an Erie Canal Lock and want to see what it is, click here for Emily’s explanation and photos.

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