NSA staff spent their weekend co-hosting the Rossport Symposium along with local company Superior Outfitters. The weekend was a huge success and we managed to attract over 60 participants to the little hamlet on the shore of Lake Superior. Weather was on our side (more or less). We had a huge thunderstorm overnight Friday night [...]
Going boating in Canada this summer? Don’t forget to take a minute to check Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide. Here’s what you need to know: Canoes, kayaks and rowboats under 6m (19’8″) in length: One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board One (1) buoyant heaving line [...]
The paddling season is upon us and here are some suggestions to get your body in shape so you don’t injure yourself. In addition to using kayaking to improve your fitness, you can also condition your body beforehand to enhance your experience. Improved physical fitness will make your paddling more enjoyable because you will feel [...]
This pileated woodpecker was going nuts on a rotten log outside the office this morning. Apparently there was some good eatin’ to be had.
