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But Pirates like dem crappy corn dogs...
Haunted Paddle 2022 wrap up... "My name is Songoma, the witch of Quail Lake. Let me tell you all about dem nasty pirates and why I put a curse on them and the entire Lake of Quail. Those Nasty Pirates stole me treasure and refused to return it to me. So I put a Curse on those Pirates that all they can eat is crappy corn dogs. The problem is, Pirates like crappy corn dogs and won't return me treasure to me. So I cursed the entire lake of Quail. No man may catch a fish until me treasure be...
Event Report: ADR - Another Dam Race 2021
Dam it. Twice! Between the Parker Dam and Headgate Dam is a calm section of the Colorado River, lined with state parks, campsites, RV resorts, short-term rentals, groomed sand beaches, restaurants, the famed (or infamous) bars of Parker Strip, Bluewater Casino hotel and marina, and the Venice-like canals of the Moovalya Keys. Toward the base of the deepest dam structure in the world - not to be confused with the deepest damned structure in the world - the Parker Dam, is the quiet of River Lodge Resort, where ADR has staged its race start since its inception over ten years...
The 24 Paddle - the 24-Hour Beast is Back!
Once again, we are joining a national event, hosted in over 30 cities and growing every year! Monster & Sea is a benefit watersports brand that contributes to families and individuals in need. Once a year, for 24 hours, we join their cause!We paddle. We raise money for victims of cancer and families struggling with medical bills and care. This year, Team Dig 01 has selected a Utah family that has a son who is battling like a champ to overcome leukemia. We want to respect the family's privacy, but are happy to share details over a phone call or...
Transitions on the Beach(es).
Quail Creek State Park. For much of the year, I live (mostly) somewhere betwixt gravel and sand, shore lap and shop, garage and grotto. I wish there actually WAS a grotto on our lake, but I'll settle for cliffs and coves. Between November and February, we don't spend a tremendous amount of time, on a daily basis, at the park; it's cooling in November, with shortening days. In February we find the coldest water temperatures, but extending hours of sunlight, still with little to no park visitation. I typically retreat into my design skillset and work with a variety of...
Free Event - Paddle & Play at "12-O.U.R. Paddle" - Oct 13th!
SUP. Kayak. Canoe. OC1-6. Scull. Row. Whatever. Paddle or row and make a difference. Operation Underground Railroad saves lives. They rescue people (many of them children) from slavery and prosecute the thugs that victimize the innocent. For more info, visit www.ourrescue.org We'll paddle near St. George, Utah at Quail Creek State Park (in Hurricane, UT, just a 2-hour drive north on I-15 from Las Vegas, and about 4 hours south of Salt Lake City) from 12pm until 12am. Some will paddle for 15 minutes, some will go for hours. Every mile, every half mile, every inch counts and will be...
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