Kayaking Archives - dirt + tears

Holiday Gift Guides – My Favorite Items from Title Nine

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Natasha

A few years back, a friend referred me to be a fit tester for Title Nine. She was told they needed adventurous and active people who spend a lot of time in, on, or around water, so she naturally thoug... Read More

Long Distance Kayaking Essentials

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Natasha

Whether a long day trip, or kayaking multiple days back to back, this list of must haves and must dos should have you covered for any kayak touring adventure on lakes or calm rivers. If you are a begi... Read More

Kayaking Safety Tips

Posted on June 26, 2020September 25, 2020 by Natasha

A follow-up piece to the article I wrote for GearJunkie "Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist", focusing on a few important safety tips to get you safely on and off the water.... Read More

Glowing with the most proud smile

Posted on July 25, 2017August 1, 2017 by Natasha

I was about a year and a half, maybe two years old. We had just moved into the home that I “grew up in” (from this age until age 11 or 12). Our two bedroom house had a large front yard with a big ... Read More

You are safe, you are smart, you are strong

Posted on June 26, 2017July 27, 2017 by Natasha

Sitting here, listening to the birds chirp their various songs of different pitch and tone, I am humbled by the blessing of being solo, again, at this campground. Nearly three years ago, a week... Read More