The Canoeing and Camping Blog


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

Kayaking the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area

August 29, 2007

Kayaking From the Poxono Boat Access to the Kittatinny Visitors Center Paddling trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area can range from trips of a few hours to 2 days. But one very easy paddling trip is the 2-3 hour 8 mile paddle from the Poxono Boat Access, located on Old Mine Road, [...]

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Campfire Stuffed Peppers

August 19, 2007

One of the most enjoyable aspects of camping is the gathering around the campfire in the evening. The effect of campfire smoke and a crackling campfire creates a relaxation experience you can’t get from anything else. And for many campers cooking meals at the campfire is the highlight of the camping trip. And campfire meals [...]

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D&R Canal State Park

July 17, 2007

The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park in New Jersey offers unique flatwater paddling for canoeists and kayakers. Construction of the canal occurred throughout the 1830s for the purpose of transporting goods from New York and Philadelphia. The D&R Canal now offers tourism, paddling, fishing, history, running, biking and a lot more.

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Paddling the Adirondacks

June 19, 2007

The St. Regis Canoe Area in the Adirondacks is a great region for beginner and experienced canoe campers. Don’t allow stories of the remoteness and seclusion of the Adirondacks unnerved you into thinking you can’t handle the Adirondacks. It’s not as remote as it’s made out to be. Sure, there are areas of the park [...]

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Canoeing the Antietam Creek

June 15, 2007

Maryland’s Antietam Creek is one paddling destination full of scenery, wildlife, excitement, but most importantly a great part of American history. The most convenient way to paddle the Antietam is to begin at Devil’s Backbone Park on Route 68 near Sharpsburg and you can choose between two takeouts. One being the Burnside Bridge takeout or [...]

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Signal Horns for Kayakers

May 1, 2007

Coast Guard navigation rules require sound signals to be made during periods of reduced visibility and when meeting, crossing and overtaking other vessels. Any vessel less than 39  feet in length may carry a whistle or horn, or some other means to make a loud sound signal to alert others of your presence in reduced [...]

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Paddler Seeking Reliable Vehicle

April 30, 2007

If you’ve been paddling for any length of time you’ve most likely experienced the challenges of finding the most convenient vehicle for transporting your boats. In past years vehicle choices were easier because of lower gas prices and vehicle designs that were more accommodating to transporting canoes and kayaks. But with gas prices nearing 3 [...]

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