The Old Town Canoe company offers you the world's largest selection of canoes.
The first Old Town Canoe was inspired by the Penobscot tribe in 1898 and for the first two years the canoes that were made out of wood and canvas were called "Indian Old Town Canoes". Old Town is situated in Maine in an area of small rivers with rapids, waterfalls and unforgiving boulders. The Penobscot tribe that had lived here for hundreds of years had learned how to build their birch bark ca. . .
Communications Equipment in the Wilderness
For Hunting, fishing, hiking, boating or cyclingBy David LeonhardtCommunication in the wilderness is a matter of survival, as well as convenience. Before even leaving home, communications must begin. In fact, our first two communications tip do not even require equipment or gadgets. "Make sure that somebody knows when you leave, when you expect to return (or get to your destination)," advise. . .
Recreational Vehicle Ownership
The joy of hasn't been dimmed by rising gas prices. As late as August of 2005 recreational vehicle sales were seeing only a very small affect of rising gas prices. Sales of recreational vehicles in 2004 were the highest see in twenty five years. The popularity of recreational vehicles doesn't seem to be waining at all. In fact, there is an RV and MV (Manufactured Vehicle) hall of fame located . . .
You Too Can Ski Down Mount Everest
by Robin Shortt Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory. - David Breashears-Extreme Skier Maegan CarneyExtreme skier Maegan Carney had made a bid to be the first woman, and second person to ski down the world's tallest mountain. Because of the high winds of Mount Everest at that time, Maegan Carney abandoned her first summit attempt. To find more information about Maegan's . . .
6 Things You Must Do If You Want To Have The Secret To Catching More Trout
by Robin Shortt It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming. ~John Steinbeck1. How Fish ThinkWhen you hunt for deer, and any other animal for that matter, there are some set rules you have to follow if you are going to catch some very wary Brook and Brown trout. Will the rules for hunting somehow help with Trout Fishing.. . .
5 Things You Must Do If You Want To Create a First Aid Kit For Your Family
by Robin Shortt 1. Accidents and medical emergencies in the home happen frequently. Maybe more frequently than we realize.Statistics show a fatal injury occurs every 18 minutes in homes across America and every 4 seconds a disabling injury could occur. Accidents occur from falls, fire, burns, choking and poisoning.2. Every home should have at least one first Aid Kit that is well stocked and rea. . .
Types Of Motor Homes
Motor homes are categorized into several different types. We have reviewed in earlier articles Type A, the recreational vehicle. Then we reviewed Type B motor homes, these are the van camper and travel trailer. Type C motor homes are often called mini-motor homes. These often have the same amenities of larger motor homes, and can be ordered with quite luxurious amenities, but these mini-motor h. . .
Dutch Oven Cooking Basics
by Val Shortt Pioneer CookingWhen you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire? Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless. Dutch ovens can be used for frying, baking, boiling, and steaming as well.Purchasing Your Dutch OvenWhen purchasing your Dutch oven, . . .
A Backpacking List - Skills To Learn
Have you ever had a backpacking trip that was a disaster - even though you brought everything you needed? Maybe you had matches, but couldn't get that fire going. You need more than good gear to assure a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience. You need to know how to do a few things, and the following list will get you started. 1. Learn firemaking. Practice in your yard if you have to, but tr. . .
Houseboat Rental
You have lived on ground almost all your life so its about time to wake up to a new life on a boat. Houseboating has become a popular past time for both the young and old, especially attracted by the thrill of living on rivers and lakes and enjoying its green banks. Of late, housbeoating rental companies have tried to add a lot of incentives to this boating holiday to make visitors feel like th. . .
Houseboats Types
A houseboat is a recreational boat that is built in the form of a house. This boat is fitted with all the neccesities and luxuries of a home and can serve as living quarters for a group on holiday. There are several types of houseboats notably Pontoon, cruiser or luxury cruisers.The pontton type is practically a floating house mounted on top of a pontton. They are spacious and ideal for a larg. . .
What will you use this sit on top kayak for?
Purchasing a sit on top kayak can be quite a daunting task because there are now kayaks designed for virtually every possible use. You have to know exactly what you are going to use it for or you will be dissatisfied with it. Here are some questions to consider before you buy your sit on top kayak: What will you use this kayak for? Will you be using it alone or are you going to take your spouse. . .
A Five-Ounce Sleeping Bag
Okay, it wasn't quite a sleeping bag. However, it was only five ounces, and it kept me warm as the temperature dropped to the low forties on the bank of the Manistee River in Michigan. The secret was the fifteen minutes we spent gathering dead, dry bracken ferns to build a two-foot thick mattress. We set the tent on that. Then, with all my clothes on, I was fine.In fact, I've rarely slept as we. . .
Sleeping Pads For Lightweight Backpacking
Ultralight backpackers want to give up weight, not comfort. Sleeping pads are pretty much a necessity for backpacking comfort, but who wants to carry those monstrous old inflatables down the trail? Try some of these lightweight options instead. You can make four-ounce sleeping pads - then sometimes carry two of them. Start with the plain blue closed-cell foam pads available from any backpacking. . .
Buying a Barbeque Grill
Do you enjoy eating outdoors? Many people appreciate the fresh air and attractive views available at many camping spots or sometimes from their own backyard. One way to get the most from having a meal outside is by cooking it yourself over a barbeque grill, which is not difficult if you become familiar with a few safety tips and helpful hints. But before reaching that point, you will want to pu. . .
"SOFT ADVENTURE" GROWING IN APPEAL FOR WHITE MOUNTAINS VISITORS
PINKHAM NOTCH, NH - Adventure vacations - with vacationers looking to spend downtime "out there" - are arguably the fastest growing segment of the vacation market. But perhaps the fastest growing segment with that "out there" segment is the "soft adventure" vacation.Soft adventurers are those who, for whatever the reason, don't necessarily have to climb Everest by lunchtime, don't have kayak th. . .
5 “Extra” Things to Remember On Every Dive
Don’t leave the dock without itWhen you pack your gear bag, your checklist probably includes the usual gear and emergency equipment, mask, fins, regulator and one of those kits with a few extra o-rings, neoprene patches and regulator mouthpieces. Here are a few extra things that you can throw into your gear bag that will make your dive more comfortable, confident, and safe.Citrus beveragesWhen . . .
Can A Golf Tip Online Help Your Game
A golf tip online can save you hours out of your schedule, but can it really help your game? With more and more people getting Internet connections, golfers are flocking to the Internet in hopes to find tips, techniques and even total golf performance programs to save their golf game.There are many concerns with taking a golf tip online and hoping it will be the silver bullet to your game. Al. . .
Improve Your Golf Swing by Keeping Your Golf Club on the Correct Swing Plane
We as golfers have heard the term swing plane many times during our golfing careers. But do we really know the definition of it and the bearing upon our golf swing?Recently, I had a conversation with Dean Reinmuth (top 30 teaching pro ranked by Golf Digest) and I think he described swing plane the best. Dean suggests to think of the swing plane as an imaginary circle. The imaginary circle that . . .