by Eric Jackson | Feb 13, 2016 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Company Info, EJ, Featured Post, Internationalization, Jackson History, JK Family Posts, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, United States, Whitewater
I can’t believe that my kids are not only adults, but well into adulthood, self-sufficient, and masters of the sport of kayaking. I believe it, of course, but for years it seemed like it was so far fetched and far away that I would never see this day. Of...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 1, 2015 | Featured Post, Fishing, Whitewater
I was debating the validity of fishing as a sport the other day with someone (no names, sorry) and I was sure I had her convinced that fishing was truly a sport and that the top Pros deserved the sponsorship, prize money, and attention that they got for their skills...
by Eric Jackson | Aug 10, 2014 | 2015 Fun, EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Instructional, JK Family Posts, Whitewater
Every year Jessie spends a week of her life implementing her dream to help one child at a time increase their chances of living a better life. She chose kayaking as her medium for teaching a variety of life skills that are hard to come by for anyone, but...
by Eric Jackson | May 7, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Jackson Dealers, JK Family Posts, Newsletter, Newsletter-Dealers, Newsletter-KF, Newsletter-Rec, Newsletter-WW, The Jackson Family, Whitewater
As you may already know, both Dane, and I have severe hearing loss, and KC has moderate loss. The issues this causes us and those around us if we don’t have hearing aids is immense. Dane and I are lucky however, as we have been able to function and get...
by Eric Jackson | Mar 26, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Fishing, JK Family Posts, Whitewater
Why do I live in Rock Island, TN… This is a very easy question for me to answer! The Whitewater is amazing! The Fishing is amazing! The beauty of the landscape is breathtaking. One of the most beautiful places in the World! What will you see if you find...
by Eric Jackson | Feb 16, 2014 | 2014 RockStar, 2014 RockStar Competition, EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Fun Tour, Instructional Posts, Internationalization, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, JK WW/Fishing/Red Expeditions, Playboating, River Running, Rock Star, Team JK, The Athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater
I have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me. It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible. Reading signs is impossible, and...