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ADR 2022
Another Dam Race (ADR) 2022 - Parker, Az. This has been a tradition for Dig Paddlesports to attend and bring some of our paddling friends and family. Southern Utah really represented well and came to support this fun event. Members of the meetup.com group: Zion Paddlers, Dig Paddlesports crew and just some enthusiasts all joined us at ADR to test their skills but mostly to get out and have some fun. Bill and Michelle had a small group of teenagers stay with them and a couple of other adult "chaperones" (Amber Barnes and Kathy Smith) in an Airbnb on...
But Pirates like dem crappy corn dogs...
Haunted Paddle 2022 wrap up... "My name is Songoma, the witch of Quail Lake. Let me tell you all about dem nasty pirates and why I put a curse on them and the entire Lake of Quail. Those Nasty Pirates stole me treasure and refused to return it to me. So I put a Curse on those Pirates that all they can eat is crappy corn dogs. The problem is, Pirates like crappy corn dogs and won't return me treasure to me. So I cursed the entire lake of Quail. No man may catch a fish until me treasure be...
The Benefits Of Being Outdoors
Have you ever wondered why those outdoorsy people are so happy? They seem so calm and carefree while the rest of us are busy cramming in the last 15 minutes of lunch and hurrying back to work or running to the next thing on our list. We are a busy society. The World is in constant chaos. Anxiety and depression are at an all time high. It's why unplugging and getting out in nature is gaining in popularity. Those “outdoorsy” people may have figured it out. I had very little exposure to the great outdoors as a child. Sure we...
Event Report: ADR - Another Dam Race 2021
Dam it. Twice! Between the Parker Dam and Headgate Dam is a calm section of the Colorado River, lined with state parks, campsites, RV resorts, short-term rentals, groomed sand beaches, restaurants, the famed (or infamous) bars of Parker Strip, Bluewater Casino hotel and marina, and the Venice-like canals of the Moovalya Keys. Toward the base of the deepest dam structure in the world - not to be confused with the deepest damned structure in the world - the Parker Dam, is the quiet of River Lodge Resort, where ADR has staged its race start since its inception over ten years...
The 24 Paddle - the 24-Hour Beast is Back!
Once again, we are joining a national event, hosted in over 30 cities and growing every year! Monster & Sea is a benefit watersports brand that contributes to families and individuals in need. Once a year, for 24 hours, we join their cause!We paddle. We raise money for victims of cancer and families struggling with medical bills and care. This year, Team Dig 01 has selected a Utah family that has a son who is battling like a champ to overcome leukemia. We want to respect the family's privacy, but are happy to share details over a phone call or...
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