Her first tip is about knowing which canoe to buy, and as it is half of the adventure the right canoe can be crucial. Miller mentions the difference between an easy to carry fifteen foot canoe for river paddling, and a longer one that is potentially faster and easier to maneuver. Making the right decision based on the type of trip is a very important distinction. Anyone who has tried to use a regular prospector canoe through a heavy whitewater river knows this.
Miranda then goes on to mention many more important points just about canoeing itself. "Canoeing might seem easy at a glance, but there is a technique to paddling, steering and coming ashore" (Miller). No matter whether it is a lake, a river, or even a pool, a canoe can be hard to control sometimes and knowing how to control it in any situation is a matter of safety. In fact, many of Miller's tips are not just to ensure a good time, but they are also to prevent any "worst case scenario" moments. Advice from bringing an extra paddle and life-jacket to keeping a sponge to having a bailout plan and a whistle to warn larger boats are riddled throughout the article. If these tips are followed, then the only thing left do is enjoy the scenery and the experience.
There are also many things that can also turn a camping trip bad, but if prepared, these things are all avoidable. Miranda makes sure to mention tips about camping like: choosing the right place, bringing along someone with first-aid training, and having a good supply of non-perishable food. However these are only some of the helpful hints mentioned in her article; the rest have to be read in Miranda Miller's article (The link to do this will be down below).
Miranda then goes on to mention many more important points just about canoeing itself. "Canoeing might seem easy at a glance, but there is a technique to paddling, steering and coming ashore" (Miller). No matter whether it is a lake, a river, or even a pool, a canoe can be hard to control sometimes and knowing how to control it in any situation is a matter of safety. In fact, many of Miller's tips are not just to ensure a good time, but they are also to prevent any "worst case scenario" moments. Advice from bringing an extra paddle and life-jacket to keeping a sponge to having a bailout plan and a whistle to warn larger boats are riddled throughout the article. If these tips are followed, then the only thing left do is enjoy the scenery and the experience.
There are also many things that can also turn a camping trip bad, but if prepared, these things are all avoidable. Miranda makes sure to mention tips about camping like: choosing the right place, bringing along someone with first-aid training, and having a good supply of non-perishable food. However these are only some of the helpful hints mentioned in her article; the rest have to be read in Miranda Miller's article (The link to do this will be down below).
It is not enough to say that just helpful tips can be gained from reading the article. Rather, Miller does an excellent job of incorporating the sheer fun that canoe camping can be for anyone seeking an adventure. In the words of Miranda Miller herself, "Canoe camping is a great hobby for adventurous friends, couples and families to enjoy together." So go out and try it!
Miller, Miranda. A Primer To Canoe Camping.
