Trinity River Challenge the 13th is coming up on Saturday, October 11, 2008, and the Dallas Downriver Club will be raffling off a brand new 16-foot Old Town Expedition tandem canoe.This model was made specifically for Bass Pro Shops, and is not one of the regularly available line of Old Town canoes. The boat has roto-molded end caps, blow-molded black seats, ash thwarts and yoke, and can accommodat...

Finding PeaceOriginally uploaded by FreeWineSummer time is here and paddling out into the dawn has gotten pretty tough. I rolled out 6:30am this morning and got on the water within about 30 minutes. Unfortunately, the morning mists had burned off by the time I reached Okmulgee Lake.On the bright side, sunset paddling is more available than ever. Even on weekdays, there is still time to get the kaya...

Typhoon PaddlerOriginally uploaded by FreeWineThis Saturday Dianne, Dylan and myself drove up the Pineville, Missouri for an 8-mile float trip on the Elk River. I decided that the clear, cool Class I water of that ozark river would be perfect for Dylan's first kayak paddling trip in current. To save a little money we decided to wake up early for the drive, paddle the river and head straight home. T...

Turner Falls - An Oklahoma TreasureOriginally uploaded by FreeWineI hope everyone had a happy Father's Day weekend. Dianne and I took a couple vacation days to make a road trip down to Southern Oklahoma. We had hoped to get out and paddle both the Washita River and Arbuckle Lake in addition to visiting Turner Falls. Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances, we never made it onto Arbuckle Lake or...

Ozark Mountain Rowing & Kayaking Club's Fun PaddleDate: Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.Who: All interested paddlers, regardless of club member status. Visitors are welcome!Where: Lake TaneycomoPut-in: Next to Scotty's Boat Dock at the south end of the Branson City Campground – boats will be launched from the "new" sandy beach next to the Dock.Meet Time: 6:00 p.m.Info: Paddlers or those in...