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In Search of a Unique Bird

I have been fascinated by Pelicans since first encountering them as a young boy raking moss on reefs in Massachusetts Bay. As a teenager in the dunes of Florida, I would marvel at Pelican echelons soaring the surf line and laugh at the brazen ones walking, stalking,...

Flat Water Creeking

Creeking usually involves descending very steep low-volume whitewater. But there is an alternative flat-water version that will appeal if you are not hooked on adrenalin and not looking to hurl yourself down some steep ravine. Many watersheds have quiet backwaters...

Flatwater Therapy

We all get injured once in awhile. Unfortunately recovering from an injury can be both painful and mentally challenging. I should know; I’ve had my share of injuries over the years. So there I was on a beautiful sunny day in June, with the river running at an optimal...

River Camping with the Rogue

Dear Jackson Kayak, Earlier this Spring I purchased a Jackson Rogue kayak with plans to self-support multi-day runs in and around the 4 corners area (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico). I chose the Rogue because I wanted a boat that would travel more efficiently and...

The Portal at Pictured Rocks

Jackson Kayaks, As a long time resident of Michigan, I had never been to the Upper Peninsula, meaning Id never been to the largest lake in the western hemisphere. I bought the Rouge 9 (being a smaller guy), and was fully comfortable with the white water and river...

Just another day on the water

We’ve had such a good summer in Vermont for kayaking…plenty of sunny days to choose from.  My friend and I tookout the Ibis and Rogue for another river kayak and picnic.  Of course, we took our pint sized four-legged buddies with us too.  🙂  And what...

Rogue at Lake Chickasha, OK

This picture is from the first time I paddled my new Rogue. I arrived in the pre-dawn hours and was able to experience the spectacular sunrise. I had the idea to put my camera just resting on the water and try to capture my boat and the sunrise at the same time. The...

Party Boat!

Alex and I went paddling in Newport, RI in early July 2012. We didn’t realize it was Tall Ships Week until we got on the water-what a great experience! I have a 16.5ft sea kayak and Alex, who’s not a paddler, was able to keep up through wind waves and...

Kayak Dog in Training

Tripper is our miniature dachshund puppy, who we’ve been introducing to kayaking in our Jackson Kayaks. I took him out in the Rogue recently, and he got a lot of laughs from the on-lookers. For some reason he decided there was a better view out on the bow of...