"Paddle The World" October Newsletter - 2011

October is bringing much cooler weather to most of the U.S., but fall is still a great time to paddle and take in some scenery! We hoped to enjoy some paddling in Hershey, PA over Labor Day week, but the floods sent us away early. Check out our story. We also have some Web News about nursery school kids, sharks and folding boat trips in the far north. In this month's featured customer photo, Serena L. & Howard H. from New York are showing off their Sea Eagle 330 inflatable kayak. Also, check out the 'baby boomer" camping story. Speaking of camping, our outdoor tip tells us "When NOT To Pitch A Tent Under A Tree" and this month's recipe is for a taste of the season ... "Pumpkin Crumb Cake."

"Paddle The World" Tips & Info
Helpful tips for kayaking, camping and other outdoor activities!

Baby Boomers - Camping Then, Camping Now
If you are like most Baby Boomers, you may have spent your childhood doing some camping in the great outdoors. Here are some observations on how camping and camping gear have changed in the last 30 years ...

Not Kayaking in Hershey, Pennsylvania
We journeyed to Hershey, Pennsylvania the week of Labor Day to enjoy some chocolate and get in a paddle or two. Tropical storm "Lee" cut that trip short as we had to leave early because of record flooding in that area. Here's the summary of our "non-paddling" adventure in Hershey ...

Comparison Video - Creek Company 420 and 420L
 Sometimes different versions of similar products can lead to confusion. Such is the case with Creek Company's two 420 float tubes. Check out this video that shows the difference between the 420 and 420L float tubes ...

*** Product Review of the Month ***

Advanced Elements Firefly Review

Advanced Elements Firefly Inflatable KayakAdvanced Elements Firefly Inflatable Kayak is lightweight (16 lbs) and perfect for beginners. Here's the summary review of buyer comments from various online review sites.

The Advanced Elements Firefly Is On Sale Here!

Outdoor Tip - When NOT To Pitch A Tent Under A Tree
Here’s a common sense tip when setting up your tent. It’s nice to have a shady spot to pitch your tent, especially on a hot day. But experienced campers know that there are times when you should not set up your tent under trees. It's definitely not the place to be if it storms and there is lightning. And, if it rains, you’ll find that you will still be getting wet long after the storm has passed because of the water that's retained by the leaves in the tree.

Recipe - Pumpkin Crumb Cake
It’s pumpkin time again! Here’s a tasty pumpkin crumb cake that even someone who doesn’t like pumpkin will want to try. The three layers of "crust", "filling" and "crumble" make this a truly tasty dish. Here's how to prepare Pumpkin Crumb Cake ...

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