Destination of the Day: Upstate NY
Where can you enjoy fall hiking, winter snowshoeing, spring whitewater rafting and summer deep-sea fishing? If you said New York State, you’d be right. Many people are surprised to learn that New York…
Are You Part of “The Pack”?
Merrell’s new program has but one rule: get together and get outside. Billing itself as a meeting ground for a “wildly active group of outdoor athletes, seeking adventure, excitement and togetherness,” The Pack…
10 Great Places to Kayak in the Northeast
A sea kayak can carry you over ocean swells or beneath the brush overhanging a tightly twisting stretch of flat-water river. The point, no matter the setting, is to paddle the craft toward…
Just in Time for Shark Week, Local Shark Takes a Bite Out of Swimmer
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week kicked off this past Sunday, but a recent shark attack on Ballston Beach in Truro, Cape Cod has Massachusetts residents changing the channel. On Monday, July 23, eyewitnesses stated…
Top Four New England Water Adventures
There is something special about boating — whether it’s under sail, power or muscle. Lucky for New Englanders, with hundreds of lakes and rivers and miles of coastline, our area boasts some truly…
Connecticut River to Host New England Canoe Championship
The 25th New England Marathon Canoe and Kayak Championships will be held on the Connecticut River in Westmoreland on Saturday, August 4. Registration for the 12-mile race will begin at 8:30 a.m., with…
Eye Candy for Paddlers
For the first time in 18 years, Merrimack Canoes is introducing new styles, available for order June 1st. Consumers can chose from four eco-friendly woods: Purple heart, Teak, Zebra and Yellow Heart. Each…
Team Z Blog: Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon Race
By Elaine Campbell This past weekend was the first Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon Race in Charlemont, MA. The race included a 4.5 mile trail run, a 23-mile bike ride, a five-mile kayak on the…
