Canoeing

Fifth wheel trailers attach to a vehicle by a hitch and are towed behind when the vehicle is driven. While sizes vary, these trailers are often campers which provide living quarters for people taking…

If you have a pair of old ratcheting tie-downs, you can make this sturdy hangar for suspending your canoe from the ceiling of a garage or carport. This one works particularly well if you have a tall…

The surfaces of aluminum canoes don't rust, but they are susceptible to other forms of corrosion that produce scars and other imperfections. Restoring an old aluminum canoe means dealing with the…

The Willits brothers made about 25 canoes a year by hand from 1914 until the mid-1960s. Their canoes were unusual because they did not use horizontal supports in their boats, but rather a double frame…

The primary purpose of a canoe is to transport people and equipment without getting wet -- and certainly not sinking -- but it is possible to hold some canoes underwater. Metal canoes will be easier…

Those who have not yet tested their sea legs will find canoes to be a wobbly experience. The canoe is a long, thin boat that cuts through the water easily but is also a very "tippy" craft. New riders…

Coleman has a long-time association with camping and back-country products. Among Coleman's offerings is a line of canoes, which are made from impact-resistant plastics and rubber. To keep the hull…

Canoes, body armor and military helmets can all be produced using Kevlar, a synthetic fiber developed in the 1960s at DuPont. You may not be stopping bullets with your canoe, but for the water…

Canoeing is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors while getting some exercise. For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, canoes offer a means of reaching wilderness that is inaccessible by road. Whether…

Relish nature and explore your local water grounds with a recreational canoe. Novice paddlers can tackle calm waters with a stable and easy-to-use water vessel such as a recreational canoe. Rent one…

"I canoe, therefore I am Canadian," declares journalist and broadcaster Judy Waytiuk, writing about this icon of Canada for the Canadian Tourism Commission. The variety of canoeing holidays available…

The roof design of the Roadtrek RV creates a challenge for people who want to transport something on top of a vehicle. Carrying a canoe can be especially challenging, because most racks aren't built…

Canoeing is a wonderful activity for families or individuals. In Missouri there are many options, particularly in the southeastern part of the state, in and around the Ozark Mountains. In northern…

The eco-friendly, highly efficient Prius has an amazing ability to get you there--wherever there may be--inexpensively, at least as far as gas goes. As many Prius owners have discovered, though, the…

Canoeing and kayaking are two outdoor activities that go well with vacationing in the wilderness. Driving an RV to your destination can be a fun experience, as well as providing you with the comforts…

At first thought, you may think that Georgia is a rather strange place to spend a vacation, but it's actually a great place to vacation with lots of things to do. When you vacation in Big Canoe, GA…

Most of us recognize a canoe by its simple, open design and its defining shape: long and narrow with pointed ends. Many of the terms used to describe the different parts of a canoe are the same ones…

The Shenandoah River has beautiful remote and well-traveled areas across crystal clear, beautifully-rocked river bottoms. Take the trip of a lifetime in any form you want, but canoeing is a favorite…