Journals

I have several large trips planned for 2019 and many more 2 to 6 day backcountry adventures throughout Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and beyond. I will post each trip this season under this journal entry.

The Tusket Islands are off the south-west coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. July 14th I am joining 7 other paddlers (5 men and 2 women) on a 5-day paddle to 4 islands. This is our projected paddle plan. ...

Manicouagan Reservoir (also Lake Manicouagan) is an annular lake in central Quebec, Canada, covering an area of 1,942 km2 (750 sq mi). The lake island in its centre is known as René-Levasseur Island, and its highest point is ...

2019 Kayak outings

Koh Lipe is a small island off the southwest coast of Thailand, near the Malaysian border. It isn't very crowded and has turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. My family and I live in the crowded smoggy city ...

My kayak journal for 2018

Our family thrives on outdoor adventures. Here's a place where I can share how we escape Bangkok's concrete jungle on the weekends and holidays.

A 5-day kayaking-hiking-camping combo with good friends: Cape Chignecto, NS.

Much of my paddling pleasure is going for an hour on the LaHave River, just a short walk from my back door - or sometimes loading the kayak for a short drive to launch nearby for a morning ...

In March and April 2018 we are leaving the Montana snow behind to travel through Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico. Follow our adventures here and at www.travelingmel.com.