Archive | October, 2007

Two Missing Canoeists Found

30 Oct

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports THIS story of two sisters who swamped their rented canoe during what was to be a 4-hour cruise down the St. Croix River on the border of western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The pair lost their boat in the accident and were marooned on an island until searchers found them […]

Canoeing.com News: Portage Pack Section Arrives

29 Oct

Looking for a new portage pack? If so, Canoeing.com has just the thing. We’ve just opened the Portage Pack section of our ever-growing Gear Guide. Now, along with well-organized guides to shopping for canoes, paddles, and food and drink for your next trip you can also hunt for the perfect pack for all your gear. […]

Minnesota DNR Concerned by Falling Outdoor Recreation Statistics

24 Oct

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is concerned by statistics showing that state residents are growing less interested in outdoor recreation than in the past. In a recent media release, the agency noted that the falloff is reflected in nation-wide numbers and is driven by outdoor activity declines by those in the important 16-44 year-old […]

Survival at Sea after Canoe Capsizes

23 Oct

We noticed THIS  story about a 49-year-old woman’s 19-hour, Pacific Ocean survival ordeal after her canoe flipped in waters off Hawaii. The story seems worth noting in light of the recent Lake Superior paddling discussion on the Canoeing.com Forum.  Also … We just noticed THIS canoe rescue story as well.