Canoes

Several months ago I had the pleasure to paddle a birchbark canoe in Augusta, which I reported here. Aside from the fact that canoe had been built at the Penobscot Marine Museum, I didn't have much detail about it at the time. But now that I work at the museum and have had a chance to rummage around, and can provide a bit more info., plus photos. The boat, about 18' long, was built in 2006 under the direction of Aaron T. York. According to a press release from the museum, "York is a full…

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Whether you are completely new to canoeing or an enthusiastic novice who wants to brush up, knowing all the parts of the canoe will make you a more knowledgeable paddler. [ Read more: How To Buy A Canoe ] It will also help you make better decisions when purchasing a new or used canoe and provide a foundation for you to learn from. Use this guide and brush up on the specifics of each canoe part with our terminology list below. Happy canoeing! Knowing more about the craft you are paddling will…

All the reasons why the Kawarthas should be your next Canadian canoe trip. Why Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and Kawartha camping are of Ontarios best

Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a section of the Batona Trail), miles of unpaved roads for mountain biking and horseback riding, and numerous lakes, ponds, and fields ideal for wildlife observation.

Featuring more than 2000 lakes and 500 portages, Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park is a canoe tripping paradise. Paddlers have the ultimate freedom to plan their own route through 1.2 acres of wilderness, choosing a trip length and preferred style to suit, camping at 2,200+ rustic campsites along the way. Canoeing doesn't get much better than this!

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