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    Ultimate Guide to Exploring Toba Inlet, BC (by Kayak!)

    April 19, 2024

    Looking to plan a sea kayaking trip to British Columbia’s beautiful Toba Inlet? This guide to paddling Toba Inlet has everything you need to know!

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  • How to Sea Kayak the Gulf Islands, British Columbia

    February 23, 2024

    Read this article for how to kayak Gulf Islands, BC! Campsites, beaches, sunsest spots, and more!

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  • image of calm seas in the Homfray Channel at Sunset near Desolation sound

    How to Kayak ASTOUNDING Desolation Sound

    September 11, 2022

    Kayaking Desolation Sound is one of the most beautiful kayaking destinations in British Columbia! For how to kayak Desolation Sound, what to pack, keep reading!

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maddymarq

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Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcemen Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcement 👀)Announcing the winners of the @freshwater.paddler.symposium women’s scholarship! Congrats Ashlee B, Shauna M, Lina M and Erika P 🎉Check your emails for more info :)Thanks so much to everyone who applied! It’s been my dream to help get more women out on the water and confident in the outdoors without it costing an arm and leg, and this has been an incredible way for me to do that, all while supporting a local nonprofit/event ♥️ go follow @freshwater.paddler.symposium and consider joining us this June out on the water!
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️ No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️
Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶 1- kayaking under the northern Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶1- kayaking under the northern lights 2- campsite in the Porkies3- @takkasaunas 4- birdwatching with @n_o_c_s 5- kayaking the pictured rocks6- @retreatnorthmichigan (hosted)7- backpacking the porkies8- a waterfall in the up9- crystal river 10- sleeping bear11- off the coast in the Keweenaw 12- canoeing :)13- superior
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
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