Maneuvering through a sea cave at low tide, our double kayak propelled straight toward a good-sized rock. In the front position with little control, I gasped and unconsciously closed my eyes, bracing for impact and a tip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. When I opened my eyes seconds later, I saw our kayaking guide watching... Continue Reading →

One of my favorite places in the autumn is northern Wisconsin, particularly the Three Lakes and Eagle River area. I have wonderful memories of time spent there with family and friends, and the thought of missing a fall trip “Up North” makes my heart ache. So, as if our September and October weren’t busy enough,... Continue Reading →

“Should we just turn around now?” joked our kayaking guide, Scott, shortly into our kayaking trip near Acadia National Park on Thursday, Sept. 16. Our quest to see a variety of wildlife in the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf of Maine had already been fulfilled on a day Scott described as “idyllic” for kayaking and wildlife viewing.... Continue Reading →

Once again, August has ended and summer is slipping away. This time of the year makes me wistful, and I strive to make the most of the evenings before it gets dark too early to go kayaking. Last week, we had ideal weather for evening paddles, and I took advantage of it by scheduling two... Continue Reading →

My computer and I are never apart for long during the work week. I’m focused on completing my projects and strategizing the days ahead, and the hours whiz by. Five o’clock arrives, and I’m trying to “get just one more thing done” before signing off for the day and rushing to the kitchen to devour... Continue Reading →

Ever kayaked in a cave? I hadn’t until this past weekend in Door County. The waves crashing against the jagged rocks inside the cave were unnerving! Greg and I were attending a wedding in Door County on Saturday, so we headed up a day early to enjoy this beautiful region in “the left thumb” of... Continue Reading →

Ninety degrees and an afternoon off of work. What to do? Where to go? Kayaking, of course! I rounded up a couple of friends—Paula and Sandy—who happened to also have a free afternoon, and hightailed it out of work right at noon to hitch up the kayak trailer and hit the road. Not wishing to... Continue Reading →

April and May passed me by with only one kayaking excursion with my daughter in rented kayaks in Milwaukee. I finally got out on the water with some friends in my own orange kayaks on Tuesday, June 1. Where did the spring go?! Greg and I had requested the day off from work weeks earlier... Continue Reading →

This past weekend, I cashed in my birthday IOU from my daughter Rebecca for a day together in Milwaukee, a city I’ve frequently visited since Rebecca attended Marquette University and now lives there, but not one I’ve explored much. We decided to do a few of our favorite activities: eat, shop and go kayaking! We... Continue Reading →

I’m part of a few Facebook kayaking groups, and through these groups, I’ve seen numerous photos of people out paddling all month long—and I’ve wanted to do the same! I finally got my chance this past Sunday, Nov. 22 when my calendar was open and the weather was cooperative. While thick, gray clouds filled the... Continue Reading →