Category Archives: paddling

Namekogen River Paddle

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Linda

There are some things that sit out on your bucket list for a long time before you finally get around to doing them.  Paddling the Namekogen River in Cable Wisconsin with the HOW group has been one of those things. … Continue reading →

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New Vision for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Linda

One of the many hats I wear is that of the Coordinator for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women, fondly known as HOW.  As a women’s outdoor program it is unique in that it is sponsored and supported by a family owned specialty … Continue reading →

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Hanging out in Hawaii!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Linda

Today is the last day of a beautiful week in Kauai with my entire family; Dan, Laura, Mike, Sam, Danny and his girlfriend Sara.  For my birthday Dan was able to trade in time share weeks and airline points to … Continue reading →

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BWCA – in Minnesota that means Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Linda

I’ve just returned from guiding 6 women into the BWCA, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, on a five day wilderness canoe trip.  If you’ve never been to the BWCA you don’t know what it’s like to have the quiet broken only … Continue reading →

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Watching the snow melt…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Linda

Time slows down when you’re in recovery mode. I had shoulder surgery on Monday, same problem as in 2001, bone spurs that were shredding tendons and muscles.  I hate getting old. Good news is that this time it’s much less … Continue reading →

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17 Women, Water, and a Perfect Evening

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Linda

I had the pleasure this evening of paddling my kayak on Lake Calhoun with 16 HOW women.  Doc brought lots of boats, the weather was perfect, and many of the women were from our kayaking trip last summer. What a … Continue reading →

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