My Canadian Adventure: Kayaking the Ottawa River from a 9 YR Old’s Perspective by kelloggfamily | Aug 29, 2014 | WhitewaterWhile I was nine my family went up to Canada on an adventure. While we were in Ottawa I ran and surfed the Ottawa River. My favorite surf spots are Push Button which is a little wave and Black’s which is a really meaty hole. The Ottawa River water is so warm and it...
My ICF World Cup Experience by Brody Kellogg | Aug 6, 2014 | United States, WhitewaterThis past month, I had the most amazing experience in my life. For three weeks, My brother Brody and I competed in the ICF World Cup. The crazy thing, is it was held in Europe! We had never been on a plane nor overseas, this was only our second time out of the...
Pre-Father’s Day Fun and a Personal Best! by jimrussell | Jul 4, 2014 | Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater FishingDave Grigsby from Kayak Connection called me on Friday and said my new all black Jackson Kayak Cruise12 had just arrived in his Moss Landing shop! Ran down after work and picked up the sleek sexy stealth yak, got her home and set up my FishFinder and went to bed early...
2014 Payette River Games – Kellogg Style by kelloggfamily | Jul 1, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater The Payette River Games are over and everyone had a blast. Seriously, this is the most awesome event for so many reasons. First, the organizers make every attempt to to make competing an overall epic experience for all the athletes. This includes offering free...
Oh Be Joyful Creek9 by kelloggfamily | Jun 11, 2014 | CreekingEliot Berz, Hunt Jennings, Grady Kellogg and I decided to go check out Oh be Joyful – a 1 mile super popular Class V Colorado Creek. Before we headed out there we called a local outdoor shop and asked “if it was possible to get there?” They, of...
Family Fishing Part Two by joey monteleone | May 3, 2014 | Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team PostsFamily Fishing Part Two Once the kayaks are unloaded, set up and lifejackets are on it’s time for the casting and catching to begin. I like single hook lures for little folks and the less experienced anglers. Single hook baits like spinners, topwater buzzer, plastic...
Daddy Daughter Kayak Session by Holcombe Family | May 3, 2014 | Dynamic Duo, WhitewaterSpring has sprung in Colorado. Days are longer allowing for paddling after school and our rivers are on the rise. I love this time of year as everyone is excited to get back on our local rivers that have been hibernating for the winter. Abby Holcombe is 9 years old...
Family Fishing Part one by joey monteleone | Apr 22, 2014 | Fishing, Freshwater, Saltwater FishingFamily Fishing and Kayaking Part One Family fishing is a year round activity. A change of mindset is important to minimize conflict and maximize fun. I stress during “take a kid fishing” seminars that it is critical to not turn a fun trip into a fishing contest...
Nickelodeon News Films the Kellogg Family by kelloggfamily | Mar 30, 2014 | WhitewaterWe just had the incredible experience of traveling across the country from Colorado to Alabama with the Nick News film crew and it was crazy fun. They spent 9 days filming everything we did and for the most part, they just blended in, they didn’t bark orders, they...
Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today… by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterLife as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult. Our quest for love...
How to Survive Winter Paddling by kelloggfamily | Jan 28, 2013 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater1. Consult your doctor before performing this insane activity. He may want to do a psychological exam, that’s ok, you’ll pass. 2. Before leaving the warm comfort of your home make sure to bring your GoPro because you are going to want proof to show your...
Gear to Help Get Your Kid’s on the Water by sagedonnelly | Jan 23, 2013 | Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, Whitewater, ZenAs a lot of you might know, our family loves the water, and we love to be on it year round! We started our daughter Sage in an old duo kayak when she was 2, and she was in a Fun 1 by the age of 5. As she progressed in the sport (learning to roll at 7 etc.) we spent A...
