Each September, the Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Ball Mountain Dam on the West River in Jamaica, Vermont. An event that attracts many Chowderheads with the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society, the scheduled releases provide an excellent opportunity for paddlers to experience some outstanding late season whitewater boating. The releases have evolved into […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A challenging day on Ontario’s Petawawa River
Six of us awoke to another beautiful day on the Petawawa River in Ontario. This was the third day of our trip, and based on the river description, it would be the most challenging one we would face. We were located at a campsite just above the beginning of Grillade Rapid, expected to be an […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Chowderheads challenge the Petawawa River
The Petawawa River is one of the most renowned canoe tripping rivers in Canada. Most of the river is located in Algonquin Provincial Park in north central Ontario, the oldest provincial park in Canada. Famous for its exciting whitewater and spectacular beauty, the remote waterway has a rich logging history. The Petawawa derives its unusual […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Rollicking Canada Falls
Canada Falls is the most difficult and exciting whitewater that my outdoor club, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society, regularly paddles. Although not located in Canada, it’s not far away. The 3.8-mile section of the South Branch of the Penobscot River is situated northeast of Jackman in a remote area a few miles east of […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Circumnavigating Campobello Island
For several days, a large group of Mainers had been camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island in New Brunswick. Early on, many of us enjoyed an outstanding sea kayak trip along the rugged east side of the island. When foggy conditions prevented kayaking, we biked and hiked the Roosevelt Campobello International Park […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Kayaking during the Campobello Fog Fest
Campobello Island in New Brunswick is located across the International Bridge from Lubec. Its rugged spectacular coastline seems like a continuation of the Bold Coast, which extends north from Cutler to West Quoddy Head in Lubec. According to the book “Moondoggle,” were it not for a historical happenstance, Campobello would likely be part of the […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A Chowderhead weekend
Each July, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society organizes a long weekend of exciting outdoor activities collectively called the Summer Picnic. For many years, base camp for the picnic has been Webb’s Campground in West Forks, and we were back there again this year. The entertainment began Friday with a swift water rescue clinic on […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Remembering Carolyn on the New Meadows River
Carolyn Welch was an inspiration. An outdoor friend of mine and my wife, Nancy, for about 35 years, she organized and led hundreds of skiing, hiking, whitewater and sea kayaking trips. Carolyn passed away last year at the age of 86. She was still leading trips as late as the year before she died. Carolyn’s […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: To the Goslings and back
Mere Point Boat Launch in Brunswick provides boat access to Mere Point Bay. Nearby Maquoit and Middle Bays are also easily reached from this location. Operated by the Town of Brunswick, the upscale facility offers all-tide deep-water entry and egress. Amenities include two boat ramps, a large dock, lots of parking, two toilets and a […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Runaround Pond — a secret gem
Runaround Pond in Durham is a secret paddling gem. I found it by accident a couple of years ago and have returned about a dozen times since. For me, the narrow, 2.7-mile body of water has multiple attractions. Sheltered on all sides, a pleasant paddle can be enjoyed even on a windy day. The winding […]