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April 14, 2021

by Cliff Jacobson

In 1971, I outfitted and guided three wealthy Chicago men on a five day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota. By the first portage, I saw the golden opportunity to teach these men some "wilderness values".

by Seattle Sports

New All-Terrain Tan Color! ATC is a great center cart for loaded canoes and kayaks, john boats, and other larger crafts, including dinghies and Lasers. The heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame breaks down nicely for low profile storage. New airless wheels are flat-free and vibration reducing, with solid urethane tires. Max capacity 300 lbs.

The difficulty in selecting a touring kayak in 2021 is narrowing it down to just one. You need to be careful in selecting a touring kayak that suits your size, planned distances, water types, and experience. From 12'6" all the way up to 18', here are 12 of the top-rated touring kayaks to check out.

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by OARS

[Lewiston, ID] - OARS offers 3, 4, or 5 days of guided rafting on the warm waters of the Snake River through Hells Canyon - includes a scenic flight, catered camping, and exhilarating Class III whitewater.

Paddle boards come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it's important to choose the right one, because not only will it let you get the most enjoyment for your time out on the water, but having the right board can also impact your safety on the water. That being said, narrowing down your options is actually pretty easy.

All 2022 Sweepstakes winners have been contacted and will be posted on the Sweepstakes Winners page.