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You may have heard the underground buzz about the new Pro Angler 12 that Hobie is slated to release in limited quantities  later this month.  I was lucky enough to attend a Hobie dealer meeting that allowed us to view the new boat and demo it on the water.  This blog will give you someRead more

  This trip made two hikes in a row with the most perfect weather. Clear skies and a high in the low 80’s; life is good. With all this water, fun- loving people, and perfect weather, I knew we were in for a treat. Robert, the nine- year- old “Jr. Guide” from the previous week, hadn’t hadRead more

This was a trip that reminded me how minor issues in town can be very serious while hiking on a trail only four miles from the road. It also taught our group the more important side of preparation, our health. The Backbone Trail is located 40 miles north of Alexandria in the Red Dirt DistrictRead more

Spring is here, and we’re ready with our new shipment of KEEN sandals! Here are our in-store favorites: The Emerald City Toe Wrap: A comfortable leather sandal with elegant style, the Emerald City Toe Wrap goes from beach to bistro without missing a beat.     The Emerald City Sandal: These stylized stunners feature a fineRead more

This was truly a special class. The weather was absolutely amazing and everyone was excited about enjoying it after all the rain we have had lately. We started out on land learning some terminology and technique and just as we were learning how to get in the kayak we were greeted by a beautiful greenRead more

Early spring is a great time for a fishing trip. The warmer overnight temperatures allow the water to hold some of the heat that the previous day’s sun has left behind. Fish notice the slightly warmer water temperatures and begin to move into the shallow areas searching for their next meal. The largest obstacle thisRead more

Beautiful Skies and cool temps made for a great start to our regular adventure even though we were slightly later then we were expected by the people meeting us at the trail head. Arrived in the parking lot and found a note on the car indicating that they went ahead on the trail and to call them,Read more

  In an age of cynicism over just about every issue imaginable – it’s so good to see people do things that are good because they believe in something passionately.  Patagonia – the clothing company that many of you have heard of for years, dedicates 1% of their total sales to environmental causes.  Considering their sales areRead more

We get lots of questions about the best ways to mount a GoPro camera to a kayak.  It’s really very simple now that there are some key products on the market.  The first thing to do is to decide what kind of shot you would like to get.  There’s two major shots that work wellRead more

We’re happy to bring a unique new clothing company to Lafayette.  We love the use of organic cotton, fair trade practices and the nature-centric designs.  Here’s what Synergy has to say about themselves: Synergy was launched in 1995 by Kate Fisher, in the midst of her extensive travels throughout Asia.Synergy was founded with the visionRead more