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Your guide to outdoor adventures on lakes, streams and trails in Eastern North America begins here. About 15 years ago our founder rescued Kermit from a neighbor's trashcan. Since then, Kermit and his friends have been riding along on many wilderness excursions. Come join us. You may simply enjoy following our adventures or find valuable resources for putting together an adventure of your own. To bookmark this page click on this icon.
This site was last updated on: December 6, 2008
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Kermit and his pals on the Spanish River
Policy & Delaration: This website is intended to share wilderness experiences with others having the same interests. In doing so, the use of products may be recommended to help you in finding resources for your own adventures. In rare instances I may receive remuneration for recommendations and purchases made through this site.
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Disclaimer: Like any outdoor activity, traveling and wilderness canoeing has its own set of risks. Every individual is responsible for making his/her own judgments and should not consider the information given herein as being safe according to their own level of skills and environmental conditions. In other words, life is fragile and full of dangers. Don't blame me if it doesn't work for you.
Click here to go to the Altrec.com website for a wide range of outdoor gear from Kermit's market partner.
Bears Fear of bears keeps many people from enjoying the wilderness experience. Perhaps some truth will help to overcome irrational emotions. Go to our Tips & Facts page.
Cold water exposure can be deadly. Get the facts to protect yourself and others whether you are winter canoeing or fishing for trout in the spring.
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Green is Good
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Cost of Gasoline affecting your plans?
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Gas saving ideas from a cheap frog
The increased cost of reaching our wilderness destinations is dramatically affected by the rising prices for gasoline (petrol). Rather than cancel trips or limit travel to less remote venues, here are some ideas from Kermit to decrease the impact on your pocket book. A 10% improvement is not unrealistic and can amount to a lot on a $70 fill-up.
Equipment Maintenance
Maintain tire pressure
Low pressure will cause considerable increase in fuel consumption, not to mention reducing tire life. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on the inside of the driver’s side door. You may want to err a few pounds on the high side as under pressure has greater problems than over pressure. HINT. Tire pressure must be checked before driving when tires are cool, If you don’t have a compressor, put in a little extra pressure in them at the service center and then lower the pressure to the desired amount in the morning before starting out.
Keep the air filter clean
Like me, most people ignore regularly changing the air filter. Check your owner’s manual for recommended changing frequency.
Change spark plugs.
Again, check your owner’s manual. Most new cars can go 100,000 miles (160,000 KM) on a good set of spark plugs.
Driving habits
Braking.
Keep your left foot off the brake. Plan ahead and avoid sudden or unnecessary braking. If the traffic signal ahead is red, get your foot of the gas early. Watch ahead for slowing traffic. Plan ahead when changing lanes to avoid disengaging the speed control.
Use the speed control when on the highway
Maintaining consistent driving speed is as important as driving at a slower speed.
Slow Down
Slower speed reduces friction and increases efficiency during highway driving.
Avoid fast acceleration
This is most important in stop-and-start city driving.
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