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It was a beautiful August afternoon when we shoved off from the North landing of Chicot State Park near Ville Platte, Louisiana. The sun’s rays highlighted the wonder of nature as we paddled through a majestic field of American Lotus pads on our way to the shade of the thick cypress and tupelo flooded woods.Read more

With the summer upon us, this waterfall trip was a true delight. With so much of the trip being in the creek bed, it keeps you cool and your spirits high. This was the first trip to Clark Creek since we upped the classifications. The ever changing water flow has made some of the trailRead more

With these summer rains, hiking in the Southern states, there is always a risk of getting caught in a thunder storm, today was not going to be any different. With a 60% chance of rain after noon and getting a somewhat late start, I knew we were going to keep the trip a little shorter. Shorter, not only becauseRead more

How do you hydrate? It’s important to stay hydrated, especially in the hottest months of the year! We have a variety of options to keep you drinking water all summer long! Try a backpack hydration system, like the CamelBak ‘Day Star’ or The North Face ‘Torrent 12’. Already have the backpack? Just need the reservoirRead more

South Louisiana is truly a paradise for paddlers. We are proud to offer a great selection of boats that work well for our local waters, or across the globe. Whether you are a day tripper, kayak fisherman, serious kayak tourist or just a recreational paddler, we have a boat that will fit your needs. NowRead more

We were to meet at Pack & Paddle at 8 but by 7:40 most of those meeting in Lafayette were already there. Once we arrived at Clark Creek Natural Area, we looked around for the folks we were meeting there.  Hmmm…one group was there but a group of 5 was missing.  We got one of the missingRead more

Cynthia, Tom, and Jan enjoyed a cool morning start in a sun-warmed pool for their 102 kayaking class. Cynthia and Tom both have sit-on-top kayaks and wanted to learn more about how they can do self and assisted rescues. Jan was interested in learning similar rescues for sit-inside kayaks. We started with sit-on-top rescues. The studentsRead more

The May 18th Mothershipping trip was a great success! We all met at the boat landing for an early departure and were off to the Pointe Aux Chenes marsh just as the sun was breaking the horizon. As we got to a large pond that could easily accommodate everyone and still allow us to stayRead more

The Pack & Paddle staff has come together to bring you the best, most comprehensive Father’s Day Gift Guide EVER! Scroll through these ideas and come into the store to check them out in person. Don’t forget, we offer free gift wrapping!   CHACO SANDALS – You can’t go wrong with Chacos! They’re comfortable, stylishRead more

Pack & Paddle is thrilled to carry these beautifully crafted Helle Knives. Since 1932, Helle Knives represented the very highest traditions of quality in Norwegian craftsmanship. Helle knives are designed to meet the demands of the outdoors, and they will last for generations. Despite its aestethic qualities, a Helle knife is not made to be anRead more