Emory Landing - Patuxent River
Emory Landing is a really nice campsite. It has the Patuxent River standard (picnic table, fire ring, and no water), but it is up on a...
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Kent Fothergill
May 28, 20231 min read
Janes Island State Park & Around
Janes Island State Park is a fantastic place to paddle and go camping. You should buy the map available in the park office - it's a...
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Felipe Behrens
May 25, 20231 min read
Rounding the Brooks Peninsula
Rounding the Brooks Peninsula will potentially be the most challenging portion of your circumnavigation around Vancouver Island. When...
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Felipe Behrens
May 24, 20231 min read
Rounding Cape Scott
Paddling around Cape Scott is a big undertaking and should be done with favorable weather conditions. If paddling from north to south you...
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Kent Fothergill
May 23, 20231 min read
Roosevelt Island - Potomac River
The 'boat ramp' is merely lowering your kayak down an embankment and getting into the river. There is a free parking lot, but it fills up...
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Kent Fothergill
May 23, 20231 min read
Gravely Point - Potomac River
Imagine paddling just meters away from a busy international airport with aircraft landing just meters above your head. If this is your...
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Kent Fothergill
May 23, 20231 min read
Columbia Island Marina - Potomac River
If the boat ramp is too busy, there is a plastic dock where you can launch your kayak on the Potomac River. This is a spot with FREE...
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Felipe Behrens
May 21, 20231 min read
The Blackney Passage
Blackney Passage is a narrow waterway that runs between Hanson Island and West Cracroft Island. It connects the Johnstone Strait to the...
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Felipe Behrens
May 21, 20231 min read
Heriot Bay and Around - Quadra Island
If you have been paddling and camping for a few days, then I would recommend you reward yourself with a couple of nights at the Heriot...
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Felipe Behrens
May 20, 20231 min read
Arrival at Nanaimo by Kayak - Vancouver Island
It can be a bit confusing for a first time arrival in Nanaimo by kayak. There are two options, downtown and out of town. The downtown...
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Felipe Behrens
May 20, 20231 min read
Arrival at Sidney Harbor by Kayak - Vancouver Island
If you arrive into Sidney harbor by kayak into Canada from the San Juans, then Glass Beach is a good landing point. The beach is...
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Felipe Behrens
May 20, 20232 min read
Deception Pass and Around
Don't underestimate Deception Pass. The tidal currents regularly top 9 knots and when the flow is against strong winds creates large...
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Kent Fothergill
May 15, 20232 min read
Lake Drummond, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and Around
Lake Drummond is considered to be Virginia's most beautiful lake. The bald cypress trees rising from the water are incredible, especially...
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Kent Fothergill
May 15, 20231 min read
Indian Creek Landing & The Northwest River - Kayak Launch
This is a no frills place to launch your kayak on the beautiful Northwest River. There is room for 2 vehicles to park on the swampy...
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Kent Fothergill
May 9, 20231 min read
Spice Creek Paddle-in Campsite
Spice Creek is an awesome place to camp. It is quiet, pretty and easy to access. Being paddle-in only and part of the Patuxent River Park...
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Kent Fothergill
May 9, 20231 min read
Ouachita River and Around
Lazarre Park, part of the Ouachita River, is kind of a sketchy place. I have been there many times in the past two decades, but I know...
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Kent Fothergill
May 9, 20231 min read
Africa Lake - Tensas National Wildlife Refuge
This is a pleasant and remote spot on the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge. On the Fourth of July we were the only people here. The drive...
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Kent Fothergill
May 2, 20231 min read
McIntosh Run/ Breton Bay/Potomac Heritage Water Trail
This area is part of a National Park Service water trail, which encompasses the Potomac Heritage Water Trail. There are four possible put...
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Kent Fothergill
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Mallows Bay Park & Boat Cemetery
Mallows Bay Park is your gateway to the Mallows Bay Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. The reason you want to paddle here is...
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Felipe Behrens
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Full Moon Hotel and Around
The Full Moon Hotel is a great place to stay with your kayak, especially if you plan to take a break for a few days in Salinas. Call...
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