Melanie RedmanAug 5, 20161 minDedicationThis blog is dedicated to Aida. This was her last of many canoe trips. Thanks for being such a great river buddy.
Melanie RedmanAug 5, 20161 minThanksThanks to my Dad for joining me on this trip, a kindred spirit to share a wonderful experience with. A big thanks to Logan for helping...
Melanie RedmanAug 4, 20162 minDay 5It has been a long, slow float. Our morning began early as planned with a satisfying confirmation of an owl call we had heard the night...
Melanie RedmanAug 3, 20162 minDay 4Yesterday we were hot and sunburned, bathing in the river for some relief. But today we spent most of the day napping in the tent, it...
Melanie RedmanAug 2, 20161 minDay 3Yesterday I discovered we were further behind on the river than I thought. I must have been distracted, absorbed by the river valley. ...
Melanie RedmanAug 1, 20161 minDay 2Neither of us slept very well. But it doesn’t matter. We can stop at any time and take a nap if we need. Deke spent the night on my toes...
Melanie RedmanJul 31, 20163 minDay 1: LaunchWe were in no rush. But after sorting and packing for half a week, we had to get all the gear on the river. With two canoes, two dogs,...
Melanie RedmanJul 30, 20161 minOverviewThree years ago, we canoed the Oldman River. Since then, the river has experienced exceptional changes in flows. So we canoed the same...