Paddling

Paddling

A lifelong paddler, John recounts his adventures up the creek, down the river, and through lagoons and bays edged in mangroves.
24
Apr
Cyclists looking at a colorful mural along a brick street

On a Bartram Adventure Tour

On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River on the newly designated Bartram National Recreation Trail, centered in Palatka, Florida.
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11
Aug
Bow of kayak in a lake facing rocky shoreline

Paddling Petoskey

Paddling along Lake Michigan at Petoskey was a bit intimidating for a Floridian who is used to sandy, not rocky, shores. But the views and clear water made for a fascinating trip.
3 min read
02
Aug
Iguana Key West Eco Tours

Wildlife in the Mangroves

Paddling the mangrove tunnels north of Key West with Key West Eco Tours, I'm surprised to discover the wildlife that lives in these offshore forests in the Florida Keys.
3 min read
27
Jul
Cruise ship in Caribbean aqua waters

Island Triathlon on Half Moon Cay

While cruising the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam, our first port of call was the private island of the Holland America Line, Half Moon Cay. It was an ideal day for an island triathlon: bike, paddle, and sail.
5 min read
04
Jul
Kayak Branson

Kayaking Branson

A paddling trip down Branson's Lake Taneycomo moves at a much more rapid pace than we expect as John puts his talents to work snapping photos of our flotilla.
3 min read
06
Feb
Rafting French Broad

Kayaking the French Broad River

For hours of whitewater fun in the mountains of North Carolina, head for the French Broad River on a trip with the Nantahala Outdoor Center, paddling to Hot Springs.
3 min read