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I have a new love: My Premier Ultra Lite spinning rod. We spent 8 glorious days on the Buffalo river in Arkansas recently floating, fishing and having fun. During this time we put lots of smallmouth bass, crappie and bream into the canoe. This combination is great for creek fishing as well as any freshRead more

A P&P Adventure Certificate will can be purchased in any denomination and redeemed by your recipient to join any Pack & Paddle outing. Whether hiking, paddling, fishing or any of our activities, you are sure to be giving the memories of a lifetime.Read more

A P&P Adventure Certificate will can be purchased in any denomination and redeemed by your recipient to join any Pack & Paddle outing. Whether hiking, paddling, fishing or any of our activities, you are sure to be giving the memories of a lifetime.Read more

Introduction from John:As a parent, it’s always gratifying to see your kids “give something back”. Our son Matt and his wife Rebecca just finished their first year teaching high school in Opelousas. To culminate the year, they gave 8 students the trip of a lifetime. Four days and three night floating the Buffalo National RiverRead more

It’s already almost June, and spring has most certainly slid right into summer. The spring season at P&P has been busy, busy, busy. Over the last few months, we have hosted over 30 events and trips. Early in the season we endured rain, rain, rain. But to the credit of all of our great participantsRead more

The Wicked Lite Tee is everything a functional piece of clothing should be and nothing that it shouldn’t. It is the fastest drying fabric I have ever tried. The fit is just right – with the smoothness of the fabric adding to the feeling of mobility that wearing the Wicked Lite gives you. It’s greatRead more

I think the Sunshade shirt and the Nine Trails shorts are the perfect summer outfit for all my human powered sports. I like to cycle and kayak in them, but they are perfect for running (quick dry etc.). The Sunshade gives me the UPF protection to keep me healthy. As an added bonus, the UPFRead more

I love the Island Hopper shirt. I find myself grabbing one every time I head to work our out to eat. I find that the material is extremely comfortable in warm/hot weather. The mesh vents seem to help with this as well. The shirt is naturally wrinkle free, and looks good even if I wearRead more

The Intercontinental Pant from Patagonia is my favorite find of the season. It’s an essential wardrobe piece for any fun loving outdoor enthusiast. They are my everyday pant because the stretch woven material is not only wrinkle free but allows me to get a full days work done in comfort. Then when the weekend arrivesRead more

I love the cut of this dress – very clean and simple – with a touch of something different. With all the technical clothes I use and own nearly everyday, it’s nice to wear this comfortable and classy dress while enjoying the food and music of Lafayette. Patagonia says: The supple organic cotton and gracefulRead more