I (Linda) recently read an article about the importance of “Awe” especially as we age. Experiencing moments of “Awe” have been proven to stimulate the brain. We should try to experience awe every day or at least several times a week. It might be a sunset, a child’s laugh, a beautiful flower, or a gorgeous piece …
Whenever I go home to visit family I always like to stop by Shell Beach and visit the Dinosaur Caves. On my most recent trip I linked up with fellow coach Matt S, who was also visiting the area, and fellow guide John for an excursion through the caves. John and I led tours in …
I got to start off 2026 with one of our Full Immersion Sea Kayak 1 Courses, and I had a boat in mind that I wanted to check out. The Melker Varmdo HV, and I knew this was my opportunity to take it out. The class and timing was perfect, everyone had their own day …
Written by Nathan Watt Photos by Cliff Wood Location Middle Fork Salmon River Idaho August 2025 The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a pristine stretch of water winding through the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, it offers paddlers a remarkable journey through …
Alder Creek’s Holiday Gift Guide Do you struggle with finding the perfect gift for the paddler in your life? The staff at Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe have the solution with our annual Holiday Gift Guide. This list features our favorite in-store products and why we love them. With gifts available at every price range, …
At the beginning of the cold season I got the Level Six Emperor Drysuit and wanted to share my thoughts on this suit design. The Emperor is made to be the most durable suit on the market, with Cordura reinforcements on the seat, shoulders, knees and elbows. This suit also has two built-in pockets, a …
