The Canoeing and Camping Blog


Written for people who love to paddle and have a passion for the outdoors.

The Top Canoeing, Kayaking and Water Trails in Maryland

February 22, 2008

One of the reasons I chose paddling as a hobby might be the variety of experience offered in the sport, and of course, it helps to reside within one of the top paddling regions in the Mid-Atlantic. I can be paddling whitewater on the Youghiogheny River in Western Pennsylvania on a Saturday afternoon and then find myself on a flatwater [...]

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Afraid of Rolling Your Kayak? Take a Whitewater Kayaking Class!

February 2, 2008

Afraid of Your Kayak? Take a Whitewater Kayaking Class! Whitewater kayaking is a very exciting sport but if you’re one of those paddlers who’s been reluctant to take up the sport of whitewater because of the dangers involved, I urge you to put your fears behind you and try it. Possibly the greatest fear of [...]

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Canoe Camping – USA, A True Canoers Resource

November 18, 2007

A Great Canoe Camping Resource Canoe Camping – USA, a true canoe campers resource. With information on over 40 canoe camping float trips, the Canoe Camping – USA Website is one of those unique sites that provides a gamut of useful paddling information acquired through actual paddling experience. Loaded with information, you’ll discover a river [...]

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Roanoke River Partners Paddle Trails

October 28, 2007

Roanoke River Partners, NC Historically, the Roanoke River in North Carolina provided a transporation route for lumber, cypress shingles, fish and other products. The river swamps also provided cover for runaway slaves and illegal stills during prohibition while the high banks of the river offered vantage points for forts during wars. Today the river serves [...]

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Eastern Paddling – A Whitewater Paddling Web Site

October 5, 2007

Eastern Paddling – Whitewater Paddling in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Some of the most informative paddling information often comes from Web site content written from the perspective of the serious local paddler. As much as I enjoy reading content written by the top professional paddlers or gear manufacturers, there is nothing more interesting than [...]

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Staten Island Boat Graveyard

September 30, 2007

If you’re looking for somewhere different to paddle in the New Jersey area you might want to check out the Staten Island Boat Graveyard at Arthur’s Kill. At the boat graveyard you’ll see old freighters, tugboats and ferry boats dating back to the 1940s. These boats are waiting their turn to be destroyed at the [...]

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Pizza Mountain Pies – They Are Very Simple, Fun and Delicious

September 19, 2007

Pizza Style Mountain Pies Mountain pies are a favorite snack for children and adults because they give opportunity to play with the campfire with the excuse of making a tasty snack. Pizza mountain pies are a simple to make campsite favorite that could be at least one highlight around the campfire shared by children and [...]

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