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TRACK A Kid Friendly! |  Outdoor Songs for Kids of All Ages Camper Cait & Jerry Berry Join “Camper Cait” and “Jerry Berry” as they team up virtually with boys and girls all over the country to sing along, dance and play fun new songs about everything outdoors. New songs include “Let’s Go Outside” and “Outdoor Mom,” along with some past favorites like “Canoeing with Daddy.” Suggested for children ages 3 to 103. Session sponsored by  |
| TRACK B |  The Updated “Ten Essentials” Gear List for Outdoor Enthusiasts John Van Barriger Since the 1930s, the “Ten Essentials” list has been a mainstay of must-have gear when adventuring outdoors. Whether hiking, bicycling, camping, or paddling, there are some items that everyone should take in order to be prepared - and thrive - in the natural world. In this presentation, The Outdoor Kind’s John Van Barriger updates the venerable list to not only include modern technology and seasonal variations, but also the “systems” approach when thinking about these necessities. |
| 7:30 PM EST | |
| TRACK A |  Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge Richard Bailey The Red River Gorge Geological Area is a unique landscape in Eastern Kentucky, a part of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This is a land of long narrow ridges with steep cliffs, arches, natural bridges and rock houses. There are many miles of trails and a wide range of camping & lodging options. And yes, a river does run through it. This evening we will paddle and hike through this amazing landscape. |
| TRACK B |  Experience Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes Water Trail Deana Jerdee Come experience the diverse Chain of Lakes Water Trail! From the small lakes of the Upper Chain to the vast turquoise waters of Torch Lake, Northern Michigan’s premier water trail has a paddling experience right for you. The region offers amazing hiking, biking, birdwatching, and the local communities are ready to welcome you to make your trip complete. Session sponsored by  |
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| TRACK A |  What’s in Your Backpack? Darlene Patterson and Blair Dietrick Sometimes the hardest part of executing a trip happens before you leave the house. Knowing what to put in your backpack to make the trip successful can be a mystery. Packing the “right” items to keep your pack lightweight can be key. Come along on this short video presentation for ideas about what you might include in your backpack as you begin exploring the great outdoors. |
| TRACK B |  A Huron River Renaissance: The Huron River Water Trail Daniel Brown The Huron River Watershed Council has been leading a project to revitalize and restore the Huron River corridor over the past decade. Creating a water trail and connecting natural resources to communities is transformative and can be replicated elsewhere. Session sponsored by |
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| TRACK A |  Third Coastin': One Lady's Bike Tour Around Lake Michigan Jaclyn Wegner In 2018, I jumped on my bike for a 2.5-week tour around Lake Michigan. Along with an amazing adventure, I hoped the ride would help empower more women to explore long distances by bike. I spent half of the 1,100-mile trek solo but enjoyed the company of friends and family for some legs as well. I experienced torrential rains and aggressive raccoons as well as incredible sunsets over the lake and the adventure of a lifetime. |
| TRACK B |  Canoeing Secrets: How To “Tune” Your Canoe for Casual and Wilderness Travel (Part 1) Cliff Jacobson The focus is on how to “tune” a canoe for casual and wilderness travel. Learn how to install “blind” lining holes at cutwater, choose and safely store tracking lines, install kneepads and foot-braces, shock-cord decks and thwarts, correct the seat height, re-position thwarts to make more space for gear, choose and fit a portage yoke, make a spray cover, pack the canoe efficiently for a wilderness trip. Included are tips for car-topping and maintaining (instantly hide scratches!) your canoe. |
| 9:00 PM EST | |
| TRACK A |  Swift Canoes Bill Swift Everything you need to know about the 2021 Swift pack boat lineup! There's a breakdown of all our models, laminates, colors, and options, plus some great information to help you make the right choice for your paddling needs. |
| TRACK B | Canoeing Secrets: How To “Tune” Your Canoe for Casual and Wilderness Travel (Part 2) Cliff Jacobson Continued: see description above. |
