Plan your float! Know where to start, where to finish, and what’s in-between. And don’t make assumptions. This is why you use a professional outfitter isn’t it? That’s our job, to plan your float and inform you of what to expect. What can possibly go wrong? So I was leaving work one Tuesday evening. All… Read more »
First and foremost, as you launch the canoe make sure the open side is up. (Just how basic do we need to be here?) Seriously though, when launching your canoe make sure to put it all the way in the water. Otherwise, when you get in and part of the canoe is still on land,… Read more »
The first European settlers came into the Shenandoah Valley almost 300 years ago following the river south from Pennsylvania and establishing the first settlements near Luray and Staunton in 1727. But first, let’s talk about the Indians who settled in the Valley over 11,000 years ago and were in such harmony with their environment there… Read more »
Let’s face it, you’re never totally safe no matter where you are or what you’re doing. We’ve all seen TV stories about cars crashing into restaurants or building collapses in Florida. That being said, there are certain common sense precautions we can all take when venturing out on the river. The first and most important… Read more »
