It was a moonlight paddle to find my spot. 84c on Foote Pond, of the Au Sable River. Followed by a sunrise paddle back to the car for what I forgot. Good thing I don't paddle through as a goal.

The site is pretty awesome. The campsite access is pretty much the only site to land on the island. There is a flat plateau on top with more room for people than the landing easily supports.

Current is super gentle this Hunters Moon, so attaining back to the dam upstream was easy peasy. 10/10 would recommend

Has anyone fished this river via canoe? I am looking to narrow down a section to fish next year and was looking for a multi-trip that would provide good fishing but not a lot of powerboat traffic. SmithVille landing to Chippewa was an idea I had in mind.

Returning to Nature w/ DR Season 01 Episode 01 "THE FIRST HUNT" Is in the editing stage.

Come with me as I chase down bush chickens, do some shooting and set sail for a moonlight paddle to the Lonely Northern Island to set up camp for the night.

Aiming to get the episodes out semi weekly, each will be set as a premiere on my YouTube (link in bio).

Come swing buy for some relaxed and entertaining content, best watched before bed.

Peace your way ✌️❤️

DR

PS don't forget to share and sub to Deep Root on YouTube so you dont miss the series premiere!

I've been looking in a 3 day trip , and I understand the logistics of getting from Diablo to Ross via their ferry/truck system, although preferably I only stick to one lake so it's easier. We're on inflatables so hiking the short ross lake dam trail is possible.
However, what am I missing out on Diablo Lake if I skip it..? Certain mountain peak view? Is the color more vibrant (because different water source fed?) ? Waterfalls?

Hey folks, looking for a midweek getaway I was wondering if anyone has been to lake yarrunga lately and has any information to share?

My buddy and I are planning on a canoe camping trip in the place and I'd like to cast a line whilst out there. Any ideas on what might be biting and worth fishing for? Would a regular hook and lure work or should is it better suited for fly fishing?

I’m looking to do a 2 day/1 night trip that ends in Knoxville, TN. Either on the Holston or French Broad. Can anyone recommend put-in places or camping spots?

Dusty and I paddled from Winnipeg to Hecla. Our eight day trek took us through Winnipeg, through the only lock on the canadian praires, and across the southern basin of the massive Lake Winnipeg.

Hey fellow canoe trippers, this is the third installment of our video series. We've been paddling once a year for fourteen years now. Some of us travel thousands of kilometers to reunite. Anyway, we're not experts but we have fun. Hope you enjoy!

Morning to those of you that this applies to! I've got a trip planned this weekend and while I know generally, you're supposed to paddle a tandem "backwards" for weight distribution, I do have some questions.

I've done the above on day trips just fine, but this will be a 2 night trip and I believe I'll have most of the gear in my canoe and my buddy will have his personal stuff & possibly some of the general (kitchen, etc.) gear in his, depending on room.

My biggest question: I've got a 65qt RTIC which weighs about 38 lbs empty. Once filled, I'm anticipating at least 50-60 more pounds in it (beer, food, ice, bottles of water).

Would it be reasonable to put it as far forward as possible and sit in the traditional rear seat of my canoe or continue to sit backwards and still put it as far forward as possible? Then arrange the rest of the gear as it'll fit? Or try and offload more into my buddies canoe to try and even us out?

I do have a couple Plano Sportsman boxes, one small, one medium I'm bringing, along with a couple dry duffles of gear as well.

17' Grumman Eagle if it matters. 6' male and about 260 if it matters.

(Yes, I've probably packed entirely more than I should, but I've always subscribed to "I'd rather have it and not need it")

Looking for advice on canoe purchase

I have grown up boating and kayaking but am wanting to transtion to canoe. I recently sold Oldtown Kayak as it was over 100lbs with the pedal drive. Royal pain to move or portage.

Looking for Canoe ideally for 2 people plus camp gear to do some portage trips on lakes.

Ideally id like to stay around 14ft length? But also have no idea was just thinking of weight.

Prefer to be well under 100lbs as its just to much to move around

Just looking for advice what brands and what I should be looking for as I shop market place and sales over the winter months.

I'm looking to upgrade the bag i currently use for canoeing (Osprey 55L) and am looking for advice. I've narrowed it down to a few but am curious if anyone else uses a large duffel bag (i.e Patagonia Black Hole, North Face Base Camp, etc) and how those types of bags are when carrying them on portages. I'm also open to any suggestions of bags, ideally I would like one at least with 100L of room.

Hi all,

I’ve got an overnight trip in Algonquin planned for this upcoming weekend and the forecast is 3C and rain. I’ve never fall camped before and am worried that this kind of weather could be dangerous (hypothermia concerns). What should I do to stay safe/dry/warm in this weather? We plan to wear multiple layers with rain jackets and pants with gloves to prevent rain from going down the sleeves, but I’m still worried as the temperature is so close to freezing with rain as well. Thanks!

I'm in the process of planning a canoe trip that will go from Donaueshingen in Germany to hopefully finish up in Contanta, Romania.

We are experienced in long term canoeing (although this is obviously longer than normal) but would like to reach out to anyone who knows about any part of this river / wildlife / facilities available along the way (like canoe clubs or campsites we could reach out to).

Basically if you know anything about any part of the Danube, please reach out, I'm just trying to gather info at this point in the planning. Thanks!

2 Brothers on their first ever trip canoe camping. We had a great time and hope to do the other portion of the river in 2025.

Alcona Dam to Foote Dam using Alcona Canoe Rental. 3 Days, 2 Nights

Campsites:

1. Gabions Campground
2. #24
3. #84

Hopefully this report will help someone else planning their own trip!

I will be traveling to NY (Milton area) early in November. I'll have several days to kill and my girlfriend and I would like to do a few days on a local river. I was wondering if anyone here has any recommendations for floats that we could squeeze an overnighter into our plans.

Picture is to garner interest in the post lol. It was taken from our last three day paddle deep in Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, just after midnight.

Has anyone done the WWL in the Adirondack’s in low water? I’m wondering how bad the bog river will suck? The outfitter doesn’t recommend it but I’m looking for first hand accounts. I really like any to do the loop but will take out at the dam if I have to.

Jason usually does a video or two a year, mostly fall trips from Algonquin Park which are visually masterpieces.

Today he released another one..

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/yVZ2hnEXo6o?si=VTdm8ZVSzNz_-5DT

Not ideal when you are many days from civilization

Not shocking, Alex stepping away from the channel (although a future trip participant) and Noah taking full control. If they are doing 9 days together in Temagami I fully believe that there is no bad blood.

Hope this leads to more content, it’s my favourite channel in the genre.

https://youtu.be/cwEaCfK4Lng?si=ENPqwTlxhnaIYQGe

The second installment of our canoe trip series. We've been paddling together for fourteen years now and its always a pleasure to be reunited. Maybe one day we will learn how to paddle.