Archive | August, 2011

Wildfire growing in the BWCAW

31 Aug

A wildfire has been burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and since its first observation on Aug 18, it has grown to about 130 acres. Kris Reichenbach, spokeswoman for the Superior National Forest told the Duluth News Tribune: “It sat and smoldered for more than a week and then, last Friday, it grew […]

2 Dam Days – a two day paddling marathon

26 Aug

Its time to get your marathon on in Central Missouri! In its second year, the 2 Dam Days Paddle Marathon on beautiful Lake of the Ozarks will be held Sept 24 and 25 and includes Adventure Races, Just for Fun Races and the Main Event for your serious paddler-types. Their description of the Main Event […]

Win a Hardwood Paddle

17 Aug

Here’s a fun way to celebrate paddling in Northwest Wisconsin – enter to win a free paddle from Leinenkugel’s — and check out some great ideas for paddling in beautiful ‘sconnie. Click HERE to enter (must be 18 or older)

Attack of the Floatzilla

2 Aug

Are you in the Quad Cities area? Want to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt? Want to have some fun with a paddle and about 700 friends? Floatzilla 2011 is the Quad Cities 2nd Annual paddle sports festival that culminates with an attempt at setting the record for the largest flotilla of kayaks and […]