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Paddle & Pack: Kayaking and Backpacking the Buffalo River Trail in Arkansas

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 12 May 2023 08:13:13 +0000

We planned a pack and paddle and kayaked down a chunk of the Buffalo River and then backpacked back up. It wasn't easy to plan, but it was a ridiculous amount of fun, especially given how few people complete such a trip every year. Fortunately, we're gonna lay the whole thing out for you here and now so if you get the crazy itch to pack and paddle the Buffalo River Trail, you're already one step ahead.

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Kayak Camping in Everglades National Park: Spend the Night on a Platform on the Water

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:28:45 +0000

Imagine paddling through water that perfectly reflects the blue of the sky. There's so much open space and so few other people you feel like you have the whole bay to yourself. Jellyfish float by, maybe a dolphin or two. If you're patient you might spot a ray (and probably more than a few small lemon sharks minding their own business). Mangrove-lined keys dot the horizon and after hours of paddling, you finally spot it in the distance, your campsite for the night: A wooden platform standing a dozen feet or so above the water, outfitted only with a portable toilet, a slanted roof, and a few ladders. It's a chickee and it might be the coolest place to camp in Everglades National Park. But what's involved in kayak camping in the Everglades, reserving a chickee, and making your way out to one? And what should you bring along to help guarantee a successful trip? Read on, wanderer. Read on.

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A Folding Origami Kayak?! Yup. This is the Oru Beach LT.

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:51:00 +0000

A portable, easily storable, foldable origami kayak? You betcha. And the Oru Beach LT is lit. Wanna see it in action? Watch our review video or read on for all the deets.

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A Foldable Kayak?! Check it out in our Oru Inlet Review

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:12:00 +0000

The Oru Inlet Kayak is a lightweight, packable, easy-to-use, origami kayak and we recently took it out for a spin. Check out this cool, innovative boat that makes adventure accessible to travelers, apartment-dwellers, and adventure enthusiasts alike.

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What to Bring Kayaking – Kayaking Essentials Checklist

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:45:49 +0000

It's summer! Which means a lot of folks will be heading out to the river/lake/ocean/stream or whatever body of water is nearby for some aquatic fun and recreation. Personally, we've been taking our kayaks out since January, but we live in Texas so we can do that without full wetsuits. But if you're new to kayaking or think it's about time to level-up your water recreation game, you may be wondering what to bring kayaking when you head to the launch site. Well fear not! Because we've compiled a checklist of kayaking essentials so you can go prepared!

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Challenger K1 Kayak Review: Inflatable Kayak Review

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:49:21 +0000

We love kayaking. There’s just something about gliding around on the water on a warm sunny day that’s simply magical. But we’ve missed kayaking. Since we moved away from Florida, …

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