We’ve just received a shipment of Keen bags that are perfect to handle you laptop, IPad, Kindle plus the other gear you need to carry around this fall! Keen Sullivan Protect your tablet and keep the rest of life’s digital paraphernalia close at hand with this minimalist computer case. A stripped-down shoulder bag thatRead more
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Starting on September 1, 2011, interested participants are asked to upload a favorite photo of their own “Louisiana Outdoor Adventure” here. Contestants’ photos will then be voted on by fans, and the photo with most votes by September 30 wins the trip below and a story to share. The contest is held on Facebook –Read more
With all the beautiful areas to paddle around Lafayette, the Virgin Cypress area of Lake Fausse Point is still stunningalmost beyond belief. Our group launched through some high grass on the edge of the lake feeling the intense afternoon heat along the edge of the levee. The weatherman had predicted temps hitting 99 – andRead more
Our class arrived at Lake Martin ready to hit the water and learn some kayaking skills. After a quick dry-land session on strokes and safety, we fitted kayaks and headed out onto the water. Everyone did very well and enjoyed learning to paddle their crafts as well as enjoying the sunset and scenery at LakeRead more
Much of the Chicot paddle was spent beneath the beautiful canopy of bald cypress needles and water tupelo leaves helping with our south Louisiana summer heat. We did the northern section of Chicot Lake through some of the most beautiful paddles through cypress that are in fairly close proximity to Lafayette. There were many great egretsRead more
Vests have so many advantages: They’re warm, light, comfortable indoors and out, fit under other layers without binding up your arms and the list goes on. Outdoors folks have long understood the advantages of Vests – but new fabrications have caused a resurgence in popularity. My Patagonia vest is the most-used piece of insulation thatRead more
We would like to thank everyone that signed up and supported the Basinkeeper paddle trip this past weekend. This was our second time to run this event and we’ve seen it as a successful way not only to raise needed funds for the Basinkeeper program, but also as a way for paddlers and outdoor enthusiastsRead more
I’m not sure where the idea came from, but Becky and I thought “wouldn’t it be great if we could sail the Hobie kayak out to Marsh Island, catch a fish and then sail back?” This thought has rolled around in my head over the last couple of months. Recently we decided there was noRead more
Our intrepid group collected at Bayou Dularge under threatening skies. We quickly unloaded the trailer and packed our gear for the day into our kayaks. As we headed out, we broke up into two groups withaplan to fish a circular route through the marsh – one group clockwise, the other group counterclockwise. Everyone spread outRead more
Our Sunday afternoon trip to the Forks started off well. The group met at the shop and were in high spirits. When we got to the put in in Catahoula, we were surprised to find the road blocked off and tents, trailers and people gathered there for Powerboat races. Trying to think on the move,Read more