The Great Outdoors

So, one of the reasons we wanted to be in this beautiful part of the world was to take full advantage of all that it has to offer.

We've been at Glendeven Inn now for just over one full year and decided that it's time to start really making an effort to see and do more of the fun outdoor things there are here -- right outside the door. We've just got to make the time to do it, it's that simple. One new thing per week, that's the plan.

And, of course, it helps us to make recommendations to guests.

Given this new mantra, there's one thing that I've done a bunch of times over the past year: outrigger canoing up Big River.

Renting kayaks or outrigger canoes is quick and easy at Catch a Canoe and Bicycles Too which is just one mile north of us. You sign in, get your life jacket, a thorough safety refresher and away you go. Once up the river about 500 yards, you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere surrounded by nature. And in fact you are. It's quiet, there are no buildings, very few people, and you're likely to spot otters and harbor seals. And there are lots of birds too, which is pretty great.

Check it out next time you're here.

-John