Paddle & Trails has relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! For the last three years, we had been attempting to move further northwest, to either Idaho, Montana or Wyoming. The past two summers, we traveled around the Idaho Panhandle and fell in love with the area. Northern Idaho offers a culmination of everything we love to … Continue reading Paddle & Trails: Moved to Coeur d’Alene
The Black Hills of South Dakota welcomed us with a rainy cloak over the Memorial Day weekend. But the rain and thunderstorms did not entirely prevent us from exploring the unique, mesmerizing beauty of this place. It awed me (Stella) to the degree that the area felt religiously sacred to me. The land, once belonging … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend: Black Hills of South Dakota
Another dangerous fire season is looming in the Western U.S., and the drought-stricken region is headed for a water crisis Dry conditions across the West follow a hot, dry year of record-setting wildfires in 2020. Communities were left with scenes like this, from California’s Creek Fire. Amir Aghakouchak/University of California Irvine Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State … Continue reading Another dangerous fire season is looming in the Western U.S.
Lone Pine Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park Deep inside Rocky Mountain National Park you will find a series of lakes along the East Inlet Trail. Your first such encounter is Lone Pine Lake, the first lake you would happen upon as you trek east. My fellow adventurer Dave and I set out last October and … Continue reading POTW ~ Lone Pine Lake
Willow Creek Reservoir, Colorado To begin, let me say that standup paddle boarding is my (Stella’s) thing x 100, and my fervor for it has far surpassed my love of kayaking. In May of this year, Larry and I had purchased our first boards from Isle Surf & SUP (the 9’10 and 10’10 Glider Wood). … Continue reading Fall Paddle Boarding: Willow Creek Reservoir
American White Pelican ~ Shadow Mountain Lake A rare kayaking moment on Shadow Mountain Lake. With the lake levels so high this year we were able to kayak into the Colorado River and get close enough to photograph the magnificent American White Pelican.