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Let’s face it.  Moms today are not like moms of yesteryear.  Today’s moms are active, vibrant and adventure seeking.  So don’t show up with flowers or perfume on Mother’s day.  Instead get mom a gift that will take her to new adventures here in Acadiana or across the world! Here’s just a few suggestions ofRead more

These solar-powered, waterproof lanterns make the coolest stocking stuffers ever! We have both the regular white light lamp and the multi-colored lamp. Take a look to see why we think they’re so cool: Fully waterproof and shatterproof, with a built-in rechargeable battery, all-in-one Luci lanterns hold a charge for up to 12 hours and stayRead more

BUY 2 get 1 FREE!!! Smartwool’s Socktober Promotion is here!! When you buy 2 pairs of Smartwool Socks, you get to have a 3rd one for free!!! Come by the shop to check out the huge selection of men’s & women’s Smartwool socks in a variety of styles – hiking, casual, running, ski, and more!Read more

Our adventure started off early as we arrived early in the AM at Pack & Paddle, and introductions were made.  The hike had a diverse and eclectic set of folks – so we decided to try something new.  From the trail head we hiked down to the creek and immediately turned left to enter theRead more

Our crew of 7 met at Pack and Paddle and after introductions, we all clicked and knew that a great adventure was in the making. Our ride was uneventful until the last 12 Miles to Fort Adams Road, where we encountered numerous potholes due to recent rain.  The day was cool and slightly overcast withRead more

The day started off gray and drizzly, and a few anxious moments were spent wondering if rain and/or inclement weather would ruin our day.  However as we set out on our trek, the sky started to clear, giving us excellent hiking weather. Our team started the loop along the shore of the lake and weRead more

We left Pack & Paddle just after 7am and headed north on I-49. It’s easy to remember the exit number on I-49 because it is the same number as the highway that we head west on. That is 119, highway and exit. We met under the interstate before heading to the Backbone trail in Red Dirt WildernessRead more

Days before, we decided to change our original plans for this trip and hike the complete Wild Azalea Trail from start to finish.  We all agreed that the mileage would not be a problem and welcomed the challenge. We started the trip on Friday night at the WAT (Wild Azalea Trail) North Trail Head around 8:00 PM and hikedRead more

We are very excited to invite all of you to the Backpacker Magazine Get Out Tour. Thursday, December 5th will be the next stop in this nation-wide tour featuring Randy and Sheri Propster. Each person in attendance will be entered to win door prizes, totaling $1,200! Prizes include the Sawyer water filter, Big Agnes sleepingRead more

What an awesome and exciting walk around Kincaid Lake!  Our small crew had perfect weather with minimal sun, and a moderately paced walk that was both energizing and stimulating. Starting off along the trail we saw some wild Muscadine growing along the bridge as well as the green pine cones the squirrels had ravaged forRead more