Canoe Trip Turns to Backwoods Horror Story

While following up on some of the new links I have added to this site, I came across a pretty horrific story over on Ranger Gord’s Campfire Stories blog.

The article, The Worst Canoe Trip Since Deliverance (funny title I might add, but after reading I now know why..yikes!), takes a look at one family’s planned journey for a canoe outing that seemingly left them scrambling for their lives from a group of outdoor thugs.

I am not sure how many of us have had a similar experience in the outdoors–running into a band of drunken madmen–but I always go by the theory of alcohol and guns don’t mix in the wild.  Luckily the family ended up being safe and the people in question were arrested, but a harrowing tale none the less.  Especially when your kids are right there with you.  Always keep a weary eye–90% of people aren’t bad, but those other 10% can ruin what was going to be a great time—really, really fast.

Post your thoughts or similar experiences through the comments section, I might be able to use them on this site.