Ely, MN Couple Paddled to New Home in Maine

31 May

Ely, MN Couple Paddled to New Home in Maine

A former Minnesota couple is making waves for the unique way they moved from Ely, MN to Belfast, ME last year: by canoe.

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day

24 May

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day

In 2010, the Wisconsin State Legislature proclaimed the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend “Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day.” This year, the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is marking the occasion with a weekend of celebration.

Forest Service Reopens BWCA’s Pagami Creek Fire Area

3 May

Forest Service Reopens BWCA’s Pagami Creek Fire Area

The Forest Service has announced that much of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closed to public use after the Pagami Creek Fire has reopened.

The Lake Monona Water Walk celebrates clean water

1 May

The Lake Monona Water Walk celebrates clean water

Ojibwe grandmother Josephine Mandamin has walked around each of the Great Lakes, starting with Lake Superior. She says it gave her the chance to get to know the majesty and power of that lake on a personal level. And once you see how pure and clean it is, she says, “You want it to stay […]

Video: Learn Advanced Solo Canoe Paddling with Becky Mason

27 Apr

Video: Learn Advanced Solo Canoe Paddling with Becky Mason

New in ShopCanoeing.com – the incredible new DVD by master paddler Becky Mason. Winner of the 2012 Reel Paddling Film Festival ‘Best Instructional Paddling Film’ Award! Its rated for all paddling skill levels: Beginner, Novice, Expert Paddlers & Armchair Enthusiasts, with an emphasis on the Advanced levels. Becky Mason takes you for a wild spin […]

See you at the Outdoor Adventure Expo!

25 Apr

See you at the Outdoor Adventure Expo!

It’s the surest sign of spring in Minneapolis! April 27 – 29 at Midwest Mountaineering. Over 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts, 120+ exhibitors (including Canoeing.com!), and the world’s largest canoe and kayak auction–We can’t wait! We hope you’ll join as at the Expo to pick up your FREE 2012 Trip Planning Guide. You can also pick up […]

Video: Nova Craft Canoe gives us a behind the scenes look at making composite canoes

19 Apr

Video: Nova Craft Canoe gives us a behind the scenes look at making composite canoes

Nova Craft Canoe shoes us how they make a composite canoe.

Get Ready for the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo!

9 Apr

Get Ready for the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo!

  Midwest Mountaineering’s Outdoor Adventure Expo is practically an annual rite of passage–the surest sign of spring in the Twin Cities and, with this year’s unseasonably warm temps, an unofficial start to summer.