Normally when making a long voyage in a canoe, an adventurer would paddle the vessel as far as possible and then “portage”, or carry, the canoe over the short sections of land separating the bodies of ...

ELY, Minn. — Editor’s note: This story originally aired in October of 2018. At this year’s Ely Marathon, both male and female runners set records in the canoe portaging division. Drew Boysen of Iowa ...

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who lives for your next thrilling adventure, you may have heard of or tried portaging. This often-overlooked workout builds total-body strength and is perfect for ...

She broke a portage marathon record in Ely — and got her life back Victoria Ranua, a former UMN runner from Shakopee, hit a low point in her life after her husband’s death. Then she put a canoe on her ...

View post: U.S. Issues Change to ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning If you think you’re tough, try paddling and carrying a canoe some 740 miles over 56 days. That’s what Donnie Mullen did in 2000 when he became ...

TECUMSEH — With repairs being planned for part of the Red Mill Pond dam in Tecumseh, city officials are considering funding the creation of a proper kayak and canoe portage around it. Kayakers and ...

New signage for an improved canoe portage has been installed at the Hustisford Dam. The portage signs will highlight the recreational value of canoeing on the Rock River and Lake Sinissippi, while ...