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The weather was going to be great for this trip and apparently everyone knew it because we had a long waiting list.  So the 16 folks that make the trip, along with Kevin and I, had one of the most perfect days that we could have hiked the backbone trail. I must say I wasRead more

We had a small group of 7 people ranging in age from lower 20’s to our eldest who has a 5 and 7 in his age, not necessarily in the order. We met 3 people at Chicot State Park an hour after we left Pack & Paddle, with a minimal threat of rain only forRead more

Once we left Pack & Paddle, we had a second meeting place at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center at the Butte LaRose Exit.  If you haven’t been here, stop in and watch the short film about the swamp, it is pretty dang awesome.  Also there are lots of local books and artwork on display.  We droveRead more

We met most of our group at Chicot State Park because they were staying in the cabins, having driven in from New Orleans for the weekend. We put in at the south landing since it was right next to the pavilion we reserved for lunch. There was rain heading our way so we unloaded theRead more

Pint Night to Benefit Louisiana Folk Roots was an amazing success.  Once again, the outdoor community of Lafayette turned out in force to support the good work of Todd Mouton and Louisiana Folk Roots. As people arrived, they were greeted with a table stacked high with pint glasses donated by Olukai footwear.  Already folks areRead more

What a great trip!  With all the information in hand from Wednesday’s  How-To course, we met in the Pack & Paddle parking lot early Saturday morning. We loaded up and hit the road following each other to Choupique Bayou. By this time the sun was up, highlighting the beauty of this south Louisiana  marsh. WeRead more

This trip I decided we would paddle the waters less traveled on the south end of the lake.  I waited until we were on the lake to make the decision about the direction to take because we had a 6-7 mph north wind.  Once we crossed the lake to the east side, the wind wasRead more

  Saturday, November 24 is Small Business Saturday – a chance for people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses. To celebrate this day, we will provide $25 in Pack & Paddle Cash to the first 20 people to walk through our door (1 certificate per family). This PackRead more

WHO: TECHE Project  WHAT: Shake Your Trail Feather WHERE: Parc des Ponts, Breaux Bridge WHEN: Noon to 6 pm, Saturday, October 20th WHY: Fundraiser for Bayou Teche Paddle Trail COST: Free, with official festival pins available for purchase The T.E.C.H.E. Project is a non-profit group working to raise awareness of the environmental, cultural, historical, andRead more

On Sunday,  September 23, 2012, we set out from Pack & Paddle for a day hike in Clark Creek Natural Area. The weather had been cool the week prior to the hike, and we were secretly hoping that the trend would hold up. For such a short 2 hour “all-highway” drive East, the trail is remarkablyRead more