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In Search of a Unique Bird

by | Sep 17, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, Rogue, United States

I have been fascinated by Pelicans since first encountering them as a young boy raking moss on reefs in Massachusetts Bay. As a teenager in the dunes of Florida, I would marvel at Pelican echelons soaring the surf line and laugh at the brazen ones walking, stalking,...

Flat Water Creeking

by | Jan 21, 2014 | Cruise 10, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Rogue

Creeking usually involves descending very steep low-volume whitewater. But there is an alternative flat-water version that will appeal if you are not hooked on adrenalin and not looking to hurl yourself down some steep ravine. Many watersheds have quiet backwaters...

Flatwater Therapy

by | Nov 5, 2012 | Rogue

We all get injured once in awhile. Unfortunately recovering from an injury can be both painful and mentally challenging. I should know; I’ve had my share of injuries over the years. So there I was on a beautiful sunny day in June, with the river running at an optimal...

River Camping with the Rogue

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Rogue

Dear Jackson Kayak, Earlier this Spring I purchased a Jackson Rogue kayak with plans to self-support multi-day runs in and around the 4 corners area (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico). I chose the Rogue because I wanted a boat that would travel more efficiently and...

The Portal at Pictured Rocks

by | Oct 17, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, Rogue

Jackson Kayaks, As a long time resident of Michigan, I had never been to the Upper Peninsula, meaning Id never been to the largest lake in the western hemisphere. I bought the Rouge 9 (being a smaller guy), and was fully comfortable with the white water and river...

Just another day on the water

by | Sep 9, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, Rogue

We’ve had such a good summer in Vermont for kayaking…plenty of sunny days to choose from.  My friend and I tookout the Ibis and Rogue for another river kayak and picnic.  Of course, we took our pint sized four-legged buddies with us too.  🙂  And what...

Rogue at Lake Chickasha, OK

by | Sep 2, 2012 | Rogue

This picture is from the first time I paddled my new Rogue. I arrived in the pre-dawn hours and was able to experience the spectacular sunrise. I had the idea to put my camera just resting on the water and try to capture my boat and the sunrise at the same time. The...

Party Boat!

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Rogue

Alex and I went paddling in Newport, RI in early July 2012. We didn’t realize it was Tall Ships Week until we got on the water-what a great experience! I have a 16.5ft sea kayak and Alex, who’s not a paddler, was able to keep up through wind waves and...

Kayak Dog in Training

by | Jul 14, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, Rogue

Tripper is our miniature dachshund puppy, who we’ve been introducing to kayaking in our Jackson Kayaks. I took him out in the Rogue recently, and he got a lot of laughs from the on-lookers. For some reason he decided there was a better view out on the bow of...