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Dorelle Ackermann

About Me
I am a retired high school biology teacher that loves the outdoors. I enjoy kayaking, biking and hiking as well as skiing in the winter. I live in Illinois but my heart is in Colorado. I own rental property in Frisco Colorado which is an outdoor paradise. I try to get out there each season for a week or two.

Location
Mokena, Illinois, United States

Member Since
July 3, 2011

Favorite Activities
Alpine skiing, Hiking, Road biking, Walking, Photography

Website
www.mountainsidepatiohomerental.com/MountainsidePatioHomeRental.com/Welcome.html

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dor2427 commented on shulist's trip Imperial River (Old 41 to I75) 6 days ago

Sabal Palm Court Mobile Home Park, Florida, United States2.7 miles
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it.
by dor2427 on Mar 26, 2013 at 05:48:09 pm
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Hey dor2427 I don't know if you made your trip to Sarasota yet but I am just finishing up a book on some great paddles around this area. it will probably be a month or so before it comes out but if you need any info before then email me at paddlesinparadise@gmail.com and I will be glad to give you some paddles.
by Skypilot 6 days ago
dor2427
Thanks Skypilot, I would appreciate any information. I will not be going to Sarasota until October so I would be interested in your book. Here's my email if you can let me know when the book is out. dor2427@comcast.net
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dor2427 created a new trip Middle Fork of the Vermillion on May 15, 2013

Higginsville, Illinois, United States13.0 miles
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dor2427 created a new trip Nippersink creek with bike shittlr on May 02, 2013

Pistakee, Illinois, United States21 miles
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dor2427 commented on shulist's trip Imperial River (Old 41 to I75) on Mar 26, 2013

Sabal Palm Court Mobile Home Park, Florida, United States2.7 miles
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dor2427
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it.
by dor2427 on Mar 26, 2013 at 05:48:09 pm
Skypilot
Hey dor2427 I don't know if you made your trip to Sarasota yet but I am just finishing up a book on some great paddles around this area. it will probably be a month or so before it comes out but if you need any info before then email me at paddlesinparadise@gmail.com and I will be glad to give you some paddles.
by Skypilot 6 days ago
dor2427
Thanks Skypilot, I would appreciate any information. I will not be going to Sarasota until October so I would be interested in your book. Here's my email if you can let me know when the book is out. dor2427@comcast.net
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dor2427 commented on hiatus4life's trip Shell Creek- Hathaway Park to END. on Mar 23, 2013

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States9.5 miles
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Thanks for posting and adding so many beautiful pictures.
I am planning a 7 night kayaking trip to Sarasota next Oct. and I'm looking for rivers to kayak. This one looks like a keeper. The possibility of fossils is a plus.

dorelle
by dor2427 on Mar 23, 2013 at 09:56:02 am
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dor2427 voted on hiatus4life's trip Shell Creek- Hathaway Park to END. on Mar 23, 2013

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States9.5 miles
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dor2427 commented on shulist's trip Imperial River (Old 41 to I75) on Mar 23, 2013

Sabal Palm Court Mobile Home Park, Florida, United States2.7 miles
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dor2427
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it.
by dor2427 on Mar 26, 2013 at 05:48:09 pm
Skypilot
Hey dor2427 I don't know if you made your trip to Sarasota yet but I am just finishing up a book on some great paddles around this area. it will probably be a month or so before it comes out but if you need any info before then email me at paddlesinparadise@gmail.com and I will be glad to give you some paddles.
by Skypilot 6 days ago
dor2427
Thanks Skypilot, I would appreciate any information. I will not be going to Sarasota until October so I would be interested in your book. Here's my email if you can let me know when the book is out. dor2427@comcast.net
by dor2427 6 days ago
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dor2427 voted on shulist's trip Imperial River (Old 41 to I75) on Mar 23, 2013

Sabal Palm Court Mobile Home Park, Florida, United States2.7 miles
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dor2427 commented on Pocket-Rider's trip Spectacular Ichetucknee on Mar 18, 2013

Fort White, Florida, United States6.6 miles
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Thank you for sharing your trips on Everytrail. Your photography is fabulous. Could you tell me what camera you would recommend I buy? I have been too lazy to bring a good camera but your pics have motivated me to take that next step. Thanks.
by dor2427 on Mar 18, 2013 at 12:15:19 pm
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I carry two cameras... Olympus 720SW (shockproof and waterproof) camera and a Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 70-300mm zoom lens. The latter of which is carefully stowed in a dry-bag when I'm kayaking until ready to use because it is NOT waterproof.

There are too many wonderful cameras on the market today for me to recommend just one. It's more of a personal preference. Decide what you want in a camera. Are you willing to carry a heavy SLR with several zoom lens and a perhaps a tripod? Are you confident enough to risk taking it in a canoe or kayak? Do you prefer a hand-held point & shoot loaded with lots of specialized programs and tons of pixels? Paddling requires the use of both hands. I found my Olympus point & shoot works great on the water and it's always handy at a moments' notice. Have fun searching for the perfect camera. Honestly, all the new cameras today are so much better than the ones I use. Even cell phones can take awesome quality photos!
Keep the dry-side up.. :)
by Pocket-Rider on Mar 18, 2013 at 12:40:47 pm
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dor2427 voted on Pocket-Rider's trip Spectacular Ichetucknee on Mar 18, 2013

Fort White, Florida, United States6.6 miles
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