by Eric Jackson | Apr 23, 2013 | Dynamic Duo, JK Family Posts, Stand Up Paddling, Whitewater
Family Day on the Nantahala River in North Carolina… It is still winter in Ontario, with snow on the ground and ice on the river. That is where the Troutman’s come from. Rick, Paula (Nick’s parents), and Matt (his brother) drove down to visit Nick, Emily,...
by Eric Jackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Family Posts, Whitewater, wrap ups
It is the end of one year and the beginning of another. This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 8, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Instructional Posts, Jackson Kayak, JK Family Posts, The Athlete, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Whitewater
Being Me is the only person I would want to be, and I hope everyone feels the same way. Being yourself comes with strengths that only you have, weaknesses, friends, family, and thoughts that are all uniquely yours. My brain seems to be a little weird in how it...
by Eric Jackson | Aug 23, 2011 | The Athlete, The Jackson Family, Whitewater
My first Marathon…. Emily and Kristine train and run marathons. They both did the Marine Corps Marathon last October and trained for many months before it. Emily, Kristine, and Rachel are training for the “Flying Monkey Marathon” in Nashville, TN (off road...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 22, 2010 | JK Family Posts, Recreational/Touring, The Jackson Family, Uncategorized, Whitewater
October has been awesome so far for me here in Rock Island. I got home about two weeks ago after six months of being on the road. Lots to do. Catching up with the type of work that I don’t do as much of on the road. While it is bone dry here in TN, no...