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S.U.P. Stand Up Paddling
It seems like in no time at all the sport of Stand Up Paddling has exploded from a few passionate individuals into one of the coolest new trends in paddling. At Rutabaga, not only are we on top of it, we’re embracing the sport. And we think you’ll love it, too. At last year’s Outdoor Retailer Demo Day, an event at the industry’s annual trade show, we at Rutabaga had our eyes opened to the fastest … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, S.U.P. Stand Up Paddling, Weird and Interesting Stuff
Warm Weather Paddling Destinations
It may look bleak out there, but it’s warm somewhere… … Read entire article »
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Trips in Southern Wisconsin
“Take a little trip…take a little trip…take a little trip with meeeee….*” So you want to get out and recreate but you’re short on time and shorter on gas. … Read entire article »
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Rocky Lake – Quetico
“As I said, at the last minute Lynn could not go with me. Eye surgery and two deaths in her … Read entire article »
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Ontario Destinations
Where to go…where to go…that’s always the first question I ask myself when … Read entire article »
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Favorite Midwest Destinations
One question we are asked a lot is “Where should I go for my paddling trip?” … Read entire article »
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William James Nealy
CHAPEL HILL — William James Nealy, writer, cartoonist, avid outdoorsman and author … Read entire article »
Filed under: Thoughts and Thank Yous
Finding Personal Sanctuary
“In our culture, it’s tough to talk about spiritual things. You know the feeling… ‘here comes the sermon…’ … Read entire article »
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Traditional Paddles and Wood
Used to be that you didn’t have much of a wood choice for a paddle. … Read entire article »
Safety Gear for Kayakers
(And why you need to learn to use it!) So you want to buy a cool new boat. You’ve already figured out the value of buying a quality paddle, picked out a spray skirt, and solved the transportation issue. You can see the prices starting to add up. The last thing you want to do is invest in … Read entire article »
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