William Nealy is still a relevant name and trusted source in the paddling world today, even though his last book was published more than 20 years ago. The Story Behind the Collection William Nealy was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He explored the Alabama backwoods as a Boy...
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From fishing to recreational sport, paddling has been around for thousands of years. Historically, paddling was a way for cultures to survive—facilitating fishing, hunting, trade, and warfare. It even helped with exploration on sea voyages. Today, people use paddling to exercise, for enjoyment, to relieve...
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We love dads, and we love going on adventures with them! Here are some ideas on how to spend some time in the great outdoors with Pops. Go cycling in Pennsylvania Remember the first time your dad helped you balance on your bike without training wheels? Relive...
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If you know even a small amount about paddling, you've probably stumbled across the Nantahala Outdoor Center, or NOC. Many people today see the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) for what it has become: a seminal Southeastern paddling hub and profitable business. What they don’t know is...
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Kentucky is a state diverse in its tourism opportunities. From an outdoor perspective, the center of the state has numerous lakes where you can spend day after summer day cooling off from that hot Kentucky sun. Rugged and mountainous eastern Kentucky has its high points,...
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April showers bring prime May paddling opportunities. And if you’re paddling in the Bluegrass State, you have dozens of places to wet your paddle and then whet your brewery desire. Here are some great Kentucky paddling destinations, ranging from relaxing floats to whitewater runs, and where...
Read MoreBy: Suzanne Welander Even though autumn can be dry and lacking in rainfall, it’s a great time to get out on the water in Georgia. Here are my top picks for river sections that are enjoyable in the cooler weather. All of these river sections are...
Read MoreWill you spend 30 minutes in Nature, for 30 days straight? We are Wildness (WAW), a hub site for information about wild living, nature, alternative lifestyles, natural diet and wellness, animals and sustainability, has extended this challenge to the world: to spend the month of October devoting...
Read MoreThis past weekend, we at Trekalong tagged along with the folks at Wilderness Press & Menasha Ridge Press as they set up camp at the 12th annual Ohio River Paddlefest. This was an exciting trip for me because it marked the first time I utilized...
Read MoreKevin Revolinski, prolific outdoor author and hiking/camping expert from Madison, WI, took today to paint an intimate portrait of the Wisconsin River, the state's longest river. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Courtesy TheMadTraveler.com[/caption] They say you never step in the same river twice. On the Wisconsin River it can also...
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