Feb 11
Very little gives me as much joy as paddling. Just the ability to connect with nature is priceless. The difference between a paddle and an engine is that kayaks or canoes will not put out pollution. A canoe can glide over the top of shallow waters when a propeller would be torn apart by a …
Feb 05
If you ever find yourself bored in Oregon there are many ways to turn that frown upside down. One of the favorite ways of Oregonians is to take out the kayak. With so many rivers or lakes and even the ocean so accessible you just cannot lose. You can troll the waters for fish or …
Hey folks, my name is Jaymes Mansel and welcome to my blog. I grew up canoeing and fishing in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory of Quebec. Now I'm retired and loving life in Oregon with my family and being part of the great outdoors. With all this time on my hands I wanted to share some of my stories with you. Enjoy...