Conor Mihell

1 week ago | paddlingmag.com | Conor Mihell

You don’t have to break the bank to get into kayaking. There are plenty of cheap kayaks on the market that will grant you painless entry into the paddling world. Recreational kayaks best suit the needs of both entry-level paddlers and those working within a conservative budget. For that reason, the focus of this article will largely be on recreational kayaks that fall under the $500 mark.

1 month ago | paddlingmag.com | Conor Mihell

Regardless of how and where you plan to paddle, price is often a determining factor in purchasing a kayak. It’s a common question when people are considering getting into the sport: “So, how much does a kayak cost?” As with other queries, kayak prices vary with the style and—most importantly—construction and features. What you might really be seeking to learn though is how low of a price is reasonable for a boat you can depend on to float or carry you on a voyage of your wildest aspirations.

1 month ago | onnaturemagazine.com | Caroline M. Schultz |Brian Banks |Jade Prévost-Manuel |Conor Mihell

A Time of Change. By Caroline SchultzThe annual migration of common green darner dragonflies is less understood than that of monarch butterflies, but scientists are starting to discover just how epic these insects’ journeys are. By Brian BanksWith threats to forests multiplying, Ontario researchers are seeking ways to keep the woods resilient. Can forests adapt in time to stay ahead of climate change?

2 months ago | bluedotliving.com | Conor Mihell

Mark Balogh has enjoyed spending time in the woods for as long as he can remember. Growing up just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Balogh found solace in the outdoors. “I was a bit of a loner and I spent a lot of time wandering the forest by myself,” he says. “I found some mystery there.” After stints as a bicycle messenger and tree planter, Balogh pursued forestry as “a job where I could have a professional designation and still have a large component of my time in the field,” he says.

2 months ago | paddlingmag.com | Conor Mihell

There are many different types of kayaks, but each kayak’s performance is ultimately determined by the shape of its bottom and how these curves (or “lines,” in nautical terms) interact with the water to influence characteristics like glide, stability and maneuverability. This article describes why hull types are integral to performance and investigates the attributes of different shapes you’ll find on recreational and touring kayaks. What is the hull of a kayak?