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Warning! Content Not Suitable For Hardcore Campers

Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged , , , 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 [...]

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A Torrent of Showers & Wind Provides Solitude for Seasoned Canoeist

Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged , , , , , , , 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 [...]

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Perseverence and Luck Help Find Morel Mushrooms

Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged , , 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 [...]

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