Mary shideler, of grand rapids, paddled all 1,007 of itasca countys lakes during the course of 14 years, wrote a book about her experiences, and shared her story thursday night during a. Environmental monitor minnesota kayak lady explores more. By steve smolinski longtime paddler and wooden kayak builder steve smolinski has written for sports focus magazine. I am thinking her book is a great gift for any kayakers any of us may know. My first paddle of the year was with a new friend in northern minnesota. Sometimes with the help of friends, but often on her own, she carried her kayak through brush, trudged across bogs in tall boots, and put up with hordes of. The library has marys book but we have other books about. She has many tales to tell about the wildlife she has encountered, natural wonders and the beauty of our ltasca county lakes. Sep 15, 20 meet author and kayak adventurer mary shideler, the kayak lady. Another goal mary and i have in common is to author a book. Environmental monitor minnesota kayak lady explores. Mary the kayak lady, long on spirit, 148 page, soft cover book. She releases her book, the kayak lady, on saturday, august 7th which includes photographs and stories of her fifteen year journey.
Bachelor of science degree, moorhead state university. One woman, one kayak, 1007 lakes, mary shideler, chickadee lake press the last keeper at split rock. It was beautiful that sunny march day, only slightly risky as we ventured into the very cold water still partially covered by a layer of ice. Kayak lady works on her bucket list local news stories. Mary the kayak lady, grand rapids mn presentations. Mary shideler has battled mosquitoes and crawled through the woods on beaver trails in her quest to kayak every lake in itasca county. Her kayaking quest should be an inspiration to all of us who dare to follow our dreams. The kayak lady is a collection of stories and photosa mix of adventure and funthat documents mary s experiences. Bonafide rs117 sitontop fishing kayak cool hand blue. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. May 29, 2012 a kayak accident during a south american adventure takes one woman to heavenwhere she experienced gods peace, joy, and angelsand back to life again. Headwaters region guide highlights life where the mississippi river begins. The minnesota gallery will showcase work by juror jay coogan and students from the minneapolis college of art and design. In traveling to promote the book, shideler has inspired many across the country to go outside and.
Mary will share tales of her 14year project to paddle all 1,007 of itasca countys lakes. Kayak lady to visit breck library local news stories. Mary shideler aka the kayak lady, standing tall at 49, never lets size interfere with her awesome sense of adventure. Lifetime youth 6 feet wave kayak with paddle kayak. Join facebook to connect with mary shideler and others you may know. Mary mcdermott shideler is currently considered a single author. Paddle hoppers offers rentals and sales of paddle sport equipment. Her kayaking adventures on itasca countys 1,007 lakes are filled with the same fascination and wonder of an explorer. Shell be talking about her experiences paddling all 1,007 lakes in itasca county. Speaking of water, we are excited to welcome mary shideler, the kayak lady, to the library. Mary the kayak lady, grand rapids mn presentations, massage. On saturday, she paddled rice lake the last one on her. Mary the kayak lady, grand rapids, mn presentations.
Home uncategorized bonafide rs117 sitontop fishing kayak cool hand blue bonafide rs117 sitontop fishing kayak cool hand blue. Join facebook to connect with mary burnham and others you may know. Aug 06, 2010 mary shideler has battled mosquitoes and crawled through the woods on beaver trails in her quest to kayak every lake in itasca county. One woman, one kayak, 1007 lakes by mary shideler 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Mary shideler possesses both a sense of wonder and a sense of purpose. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, will be at the pine river library on saturday, may 7th at 2. Adventures of the kayak lady mary first discovered the delights and wonders of the natural world when, as a 10yearold she was mesmerized by the lacy shadows that moonlight fashioned. Macrostie art center presenting the 20 th annual juried art exhibition with 31 works by 22 different artists. Jul 15, 2016 mary shideler, the kayak lady, of grand rapids. Grand rapids woman to kayak all itasca lakes twin cities. Sep 03, 2010 mary shideler, the kayak lady, lives in the heart of minnesotas north woods, in the chippewa national forest, almost to the canadian border.
Mary shideler, of grand rapids, has come to be known as the kayak lady for her quest to paddle all 1,007 itasca county lakes. Mary shideler, certified massage therapist, grand rapids. Mary s book, which came out a few weeks ago, is titled the kayak lady. September 3, 2010 mary shideler, the kayak lady, lives in the heart of minnesotas north woods, in the chippewa national forest, almost to the canadian border. Mary shideler had a quest to paddle all 1,007 lakes in northern minnesotas itasca county. Hormel nature center thursday to share her adventures kayaking more than 1,000 lakes throughout itasca county. Meet mary maley, the woman behind the viral kayak bear video. Schaums outline of theory and problems of college physics. Aug 09, 2010 mary shideler, the kayak lady, lives in the heart of minnesotas north woods, in the chippewa national forest, almost to the canadian border. Mary shideler in this weeks edition, alison young talks with the kayak lady mary shideler.
Shidelers 14 years worth of observational notes and journal entries about her paddling became a book aptly titled mary the kayak lady. Long on spirit, mary shideler did not let her short stature interfere with a quest to paddle all 1,007 lakes in northern minnesotas itasca county in her home built pygmy osprey. There are many ways to achieve a dream, and one minnesota woman decided to use a kayak. Adventures of an accidental journalist, laurie hertzel, university of minnesota press. Oct 09, 2015 the youtube video of a bear attacking a womans kayak near wrangell has nearly 4 million views. Home uncategorized bonafide rs117 sitontop fishing kayak. Mary maley was that woman, and she was on day five of what she was expecting to be a 20day trip. The kayak lady is a collection of stories and photosa mix of adventure and funwhich documents mary s experiences over 15 years. Aug 08, 2010 another goal mary and i have in common is to author a book. Kayak lady to talk bucket lists at nature center austin.
Aug 06, 2010 another goal mary and i have in common is to author a book. You get a unique vantage point of the water, fish, plant life, and wildlife. Apr 20, 2014 the calmness of the water, the rush of the rapids, the thrill of being in control see more ideas about kayaking, canoe and canoe and kayak. One woman, one kayak, 1007 lakes at a time when everyone seems to be so enamored of the big feats of kayaking crossing the atlantic, circumnavigating australia, it was refreshing to read about a woman who simply chose to make it her goal to kayak on all the lakes in her county. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, photographs the greenery on big rain barrel lake. Along the way, she learned to trust her capacity to overcome obstacles. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, gave a presentation at the breckenridge public library over lunch wednesday. She has a passion to kayak each of the 1 007 lakes in ltasca co. A kayak accident during a south american adventure takes one woman to heavenwhere she experienced gods peace, joy, and angelsand back to life again. What better way to celebrate mothers everywhere on the day before mothers day. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, will give a presentation over lunch wednesday at breckenridge public library about kayaking in more than 1,000 lakes in itasca county, minn. The youtube video of a bear attacking a womans kayak near wrangell has nearly 4 million views. Mary shideler mary shideler is on a quest to paddle all 1,007 lakes in northern minnesotas itasca county. Mary shideler, better known as the kayak lady, is on a mission for lake.
Aaron brown, writer and educator, from the mesabi iron range. Sep 30, 2011 shidelers 14 years worth of observational notes and journal entries about her paddling became a book aptly titled mary the kayak lady. Kayak lady by mary shideler meet your next favorite book. World class water in grand rapids visit grand rapids. The kayak lady celebrates publication of book news. Local favorite mary shideler, the kayak lady, will showcase her memoir of paddling the lakes of itasca county and a collection of her favorite photographs from near and far including camping in a penguin colony. Kayaker finishes paddling 1,007 lakes in itasca county. Headwaters region guide highlights life where the mississippi.
Kayaker finishes paddling 1,007 lakes in itasca county mpr news. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Massage therapist certification, health enrichment center in lapeer, michigan. It chronicles her kayaking adventures in itasca county over 15 years. Mary shideler author english publication language 160 pages 08092010 publication date chickadee lake press publisher. Here she comes now, leaning into her work, dragging her kayak through a remnant trail among the popple. Massages by mary shideler to the winners of the raffle. Mary mcdermott shideler primary author only author division. This grand rapids, minnesota natives tenacity and curiosity have taken her places to do things you may never do. Hormel nature center thursday to share her adventures kayaking more than 1,000. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, has written a book about her paddling experiences on itasca counties 1,007 lakes. Mary shideler is on a quest to paddle all 1,007 lakes in northern minnesotas itasca county. She has paddled all 1,007 lakes in itasca county, minn. Marys book, which came out a few weeks ago, is titled the kayak lady.
Providing quality professional massage therapy services, classes and workshops since 1991. The book also offers tips on experiences that will help you live like a local, with a heavy emphasis on getting outside at any time of year. Itasca county provides a home for loons, wolves, bald eagles, bears, forests, porcupines, walleye, turtles, wild rice, deer, mountain lions, dragonflies, waterlilies, dear friends, 1007 lakes and mary. Mary shideler, known as the kayak lady, is coming to the jay c. The library has mary s book but we have other books about. They are located right on the mississippi on the west edge of grand rapids. Goldies bucket list by mary shideler the kayak lady cr 8. Kick off tall timber days weekend with a first friday art walk in downtown grand rapids.
He and his wife paddle their handbuilt kayaks in and near dc, as well as. This is a collection of her stories and adventures, observations and pictures, from fifteen years of. Lorie brown, owner of the coffee shop coco moon in brainerd. Mary shideler, the kayak lady, lives in the heart of minnesotas north woods, in the chippewa national forest, almost to the canadian border. The kayak lady is a collection of stories and photosa mix of adventure and funwhich documents marys experiences over 15. Sometimes with the help of friends, but often on her own, she carried her kayak through brush, trudged across bogs in tall boots, and put up with hordes of mosquitoes and legions of wood ticks.