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Presentations

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Both Doug and Jack are dynamic speakers. Each of them has given numerous slideshows and presentations about their outdoor adventures over the last four decades. Join Jack and Doug for a memorable and entertaining educational experience.






Storytelling 

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Tales of the North  Country
Doug Fitzgerald has been telling tales and sharing real experiences of the outdoors all his life. 
Enjoy tales both Tall and Not-So-Tall, where sometimes the truth is an element used only to enhance the story.  Laugh and learn about the Adirondacks and  the natural world.  Travel in your  mind’s eye to areas both real and only imagined.  There is no doubt you will leave with a smile on your face and in your heart.
Doug’s life of teaching, guiding, playing and working in the North woods enhances his Adirondack tales.  Many a traveler has had their spirit lifted after listening to these stories.



Arctic Barren Lands Paddling:
The Thelon River

This river flows through Canada's Northwest Territory and Nunavut and includes abundant wildlife from muskox to grizzly bears. Read an article about this  trip in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise HERE

See the trailer for this show on the Video page
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Long days in the North

Five Rivers Travels

 

This presentation explores five Western Rivers focusing on the Upper Missouri the land of Lewis and Clark.

See the trailer for this show on the Video page 


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The White Cliffs at Eagle Creek

The Northville Placid Trail – A Soft Path Through the  Adirondacks

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One of many careful water crossings
Join Doug as he shares tales of his 13 day adventure traveling along this lightly used trail. The NPT provides a clear picture of Adirondack wilderness, plenty of big trees and easy hiking make the trail inviting.  No need to travel to far away places to experience the elemental simplicity of wilderness travel, this trail provides it all. Easy access and soft footfalls will appeal to travelers that are willing to take their time and enjoy the hike.


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Leo and Doug pause at the height of land between Long Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
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No bridge on West Canada Creek, but low water levels make the crossing simple

Paddling the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota 

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Paddling on the portage trail


Jack and Doug returned to Minnesota to paddle in the Boundary Waters. For two weeks they paddled with their wives, Phyliss and Jan and long time  friends and adventurers, Karen and Ed Hixson. Schedule a presentation to share their journey and learn about the flora, fauna and history of this beautiful wilderness.



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Looking at pictographs
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A summer blue moon
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Deep in the wilderness

The San Juan River 
Utah

An exhilarating trip through the mystical Navajo country of southern Utah. Fast water and fascinating native history make this a fascinating adventure. 
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The heaviest silt load in the Lower 48

The Adirondacks Through the Seasons 



Jack and Doug have been photographing the backcountry of the Adirondacks since 1969. Their Adirondack photographs have been published in Adirondack Life magazine and other regional publications.
 
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Recreation Has Value for Everyone

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Recreation plays a valuable role in our lives. Getting outdoors and having fun are not luxuries; they are a  necessary part of life.  The benefits of recreation include physical fitness, good health, self-worth, joy,
friendship and an appreciation for the environment.  Playing outdoors enhances our lives through increased enjoyment and learning. 

For people with disabilities, these benefits are equally
important. Positive recreational experiences can be life changing. How does a family continue to grow and enjoy recreation when a family member has a developmental disability?  

This presentation will share John’s story of being an active participant in his family’s recreation.
Click here to read a blog about this topic.


The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande 
Texas & Mexico


Three families team up to paddle the whitewater of the Rio Grande lower canyons camping in both Texas and Mexico
 
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The Churchill River 
Manitoba, Canada

Jack joins wilderness medical expert Doc Forgey, adventurer Verlon Kreuger and others on a fly-in adventure to a wilderness cabin and paddled down the Churchill River to polar bear capital Churchill Manitoba. 
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Mt McKinley/Denali  
Alaska

Among the first 100 Attempts—One of Jack’s first major adventures  was climbing the highest mountain in North America, 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska. In 1971, while a senior in college Jack joined the National Outdoor Leadership School for its first attempt to climb this challenging peak. This is a classic slide show with all the thrills and excitement of a world class adventure.
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 A Three Rivers Adventure 

A PowerPoint presentation sharing two families' travels on the Buffalo River of Arkansas, the Green river of Utah and the Rio Grande of Texas and Mexico 
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Early Eco-Tourism in Far Eastern Siberia 

Travel with Jack to Alaska and through the Chukotka Region of Far Eastern Siberia . Less then two years after the fall of the USSR Jack traveled with renowned adventurer Paul Schurke to Siberia in 1993. Their group stayed with local families in the region and had a unique cultural experience. In addition the group spent ten-days rafting above the Arctic Circle viewing the beautiful land and visiting with the nomadic reindeer herding Chukotkan natives. 
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