Come visit Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures Group (TCOA) new site. It’s the best way to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts! Located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro area, TCOA consists of a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts who thrive on sharing new experiences, while building camaraderie with others who also appreciate the great [...]
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Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures Has A New Look!
Posted in Activities & Events, Adventure, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Photography, tagged Minneapolis – Saint Paul, Minnesota, Outdoors, Recreation, Saint Paul Minnesota, Twin Cities, Twin Cities Outdoors Adventures on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin
Posted in Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Canoeing, FML Outdoors, kinnickinnic river, Paddling, Wisconsin on September 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Planning An Outdoor Camping Trip with Children? State Park Reservations and Accommodations Are A Great Solution!
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Camping with Kids, Cannon River, Gooseberry Falls, Jay Cooke, Lake Carlos State Park, Long Prairie River, Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Outdoor Camping, Reservations, State Parks on June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It was my turn to plan this years springs canoe trip. After searching the Minnesota DNR’s website and fumbling through piles of river maps, I narrowed my search to two rivers. The first river I chose was the Cannon River, located 60-miles south of the Minneapolis. Like the Jay Cooke and Gooseberry Falls State Parks [...]
The Best Way to Care for Outdoor Clothing
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Blaze Orange, Camouflage, Clothing, Gear, Hunting, Jacket, Prepare, Season on January 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Preparing For Hunting Starts at Home The hunting season has ended and it’s time to collect piles of camouflage and blaze orange laying on the floor and behind the seat of your truck. You’ve listen to complaints from your spouse all season-long, and finally — you decided it’s time to pick up your gear! Sound [...]
BWCA 101, Part 3: Choosing the Right Canoe
Posted in Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Camping, Minnesota, Paddling on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By Chris Walden (Shown left to right) Aluminum, ABS and Kevlar canoes. Continually renting from an outfitter is like golfing with rental clubs. It’s OK the first few times, but you end up needing your own custom gear selected for your own needs. The first – and arguably most important – piece of equipment is [...]
Fatmanslanding.com Releases Big Fish & Goodwill Hunting Stories
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Canoeing Videos, Fishing, Fishing Videos, Hunting, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, Recipes, tagged www.fatmanslanding.com on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Good Times Had By All Do you have a memory of your father fishing or perhaps an old hunting story that gets a few laughs each year at deer camp? I invite others to share your experiences, tips and pictures that will help others appreciate and enjoy the great outdoors. Please respond within Comments (shown [...]
Exploring the BWCA with U.S. Congressman Erik Paulsen
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Canoeing Videos, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Camping, Canoeing, Minnesota, Paddling on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On this trip — Avid outdoorsman, Erik Paulsen and I, along with our two daughters, planned a three-day weekend on Lake Four within the BWCA. We enjoyed all kinds of weather from 50-mph squalls to sunny 60° blue skies. In the BWCA you have to plan for just about everything. The week before it snowed!
Warning! Content Not Suitable For Hardcore Campers
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Camping, Canoeing, Paddling, Upper Iowa River on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The story behind these pictures… On this years spring canoe trip to the Upper Iowa river we experienced something called, “Fresh-Air Apnea” a condition sometimes brought on by over-paddling, staying up late and consuming numerous beers by the fire. What’s the cure? Apparently, a good dose of antiquing, breakfast at the local bakery and an [...]
BWCA 101, Part 2: Choosing Your Entry Point and Route
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Canoeing on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The first thing to do when planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is to plan your entry point and route as soon as possible. This should be done several months in advance allowing you to reserve the desired entry permit. Some points only allow one access per day, so the earlier you [...]
BWCA 101, Part 1: How to Plan a Canoe/Camping Trip
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Canoeing, Minnesota, Paddling on June 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
By Chris Walden A few summers ago a friend invited me on on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for a six night trip. I had not been camping in twenty years, and never in a wilderness setting like BWCA. Reluctantly, I agreed. Fortunately, I loved it! I’ve been there a few times [...]
The BWCA Finds Lunker Northerns and Big Smiles
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, tagged Boundary Waters Canoe Area, BWCA, Canoeing. Huge Northern Pike, Ely, Lunker Northern Pike, Minnesota, Two Fish Caught on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Two Northerns On One Line? I felt a bite – or so I thought? I was reeling, when the line pulled tight. I jerked on the line, “I’m snagged,” I called out. As we prepared to backup the canoe, I felt a tug. “Wait! —No? It’s two fish and boy is he big! Get the [...]
A Torrent of Showers & Wind Provides Solitude for Seasoned Canoeist
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Camping, Canoeing, Iowa Camping, Iowa Canoe Rivers, Iowa River Trails, Morel Mushrooms, Paddling, Upper Iowa River on May 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Upper Iowa River The Upper Iowa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River located in the northeast corner of Iowa. This weekend we canoed the most picturesque portion, bordering rolling hills and shear limestone cliffs, from Bluffton to Decorah, Iowa. There’s a wonderful campground just outside of Decorah called, Pulpit Rock Campground. We arrived [...]
Perseverence and Luck Help Find Morel Mushrooms
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Iowa, Morel Mushrooms, Upper Iowa River on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m so glad we went south for this years annual canoe trip. With all the research I’ve done, I knew this area was good for Morel mushrooms. As we pulled out of the river Saturday, I noticed a red pickup truck parked next to mine. We proceeded to load our canoes. I heard someone in [...]
How to Keep your Cooler Cold with Less Mess
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Beer, Camping, Canoeing, Cold, Coleman Coolers, Cooler, Drinking Water, Food Storage, Spoil on January 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Over the years, my caneoing buddies and I have learned to simplify and pack our food and equipment much more efficiently. I’d like to share three simple tips to keeping your cooler cold and it’s contents dry.
















