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 ...

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 ...

Fergus Falls native Paul Shol won the Ely Marathon’s canoe portage race in late September, setting a world record as the first man to run 26.2 miles while carrying a canoe in under four hours. In late ...

When hundreds of runners line up for a half marathon in Ely on Saturday morning, they will be balancing nerves with excitement. And at least six of them will be balancing something more - canoes. In ...

FARGO — Many people pledge to get out and see the world after they retire. Berlin Nelson Jr. got his start as a teen and never stopped. "I was raised in the state of Washington. We spent a lot of time ...

There's no easing into this canoe trip! Our 5-day backcountry adventure in Killarney Provincial Park kicks-off with a back breaking portage up 'The Pig'. Known as one of the toughest portages around, ...