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If it weren’t true, it wouldn’t be funny.

Our recent staff retreat gave me the opportunity to demo a few paddles that are (now) in the product mix for 2012.  It was a perfect opportunity for side-by-side comparisons.  Interestingly, these two paddles couldn’t be more different, but I … Continue reading →

We’re so ashamed of how much fun we had, we hid our faces. The early Voyageurs who plied the waters of the southern part of Lake Superior were a religious crew, hence the name of the Apostle Islands.  Except they … Continue reading →

Obviously MapMyRun.com can be used for mapping runs. Apparently, the developers of MMR are true believers that one can run on water.  I only know one person who has done that before, but that doesn’t stop MapMyRun.com from accommodating its … Continue reading →

Stop the roller coaster, I want to get off. Alice took a walkabout yesterday, saw her puppy friend and ran in front of a truck.  The injuries: bruised lung and heart (bad), chewed up foot (not horrible).  No broken bones. … Continue reading →

I’m spending a few days in Washington, the District of Columbia. I was invited by a large coalition of outdoor folks from all disciplines and businesses to meet with some elected officials on behalf of the specialty retailers, who collectively … Continue reading →

  Rocky Island is aptly named.  So is Little Sand Bay.  Such is the honesty of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfield, Wisconsin.  The only thing that isn’t truthful is the count.  Despite the fact that there were 12 … Continue reading →

A.k.a. Blue-eyed grass. That’s it. Beautiful day.  I love this time of year. Respectfully submitted, Canoelover

Tell me, someone…please… How did this girl… …turn into… …which turned into… ….which turned into… …which, of course…became…. …which (after a few years) became… …and then…   …then this… …and finally this. Someone tell me.  I’m at a loss for … Continue reading →

Wife 1.3 and I spent the weekend in Door County, Wisconsin. Had a great time paddling, but the last morning the wind came up and we chose to visit The Ridges Sanctuary.  It’s a unique sort of place with pretty … Continue reading →