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Kayakers make their way up the American River. Sales of kayaks at the outdoors shops have risen sharply in recent years, but users still can get fully outfitted for about $1,000.
Kayak's climb
By Marek Warszawski / The Fresno Bee
Eric Kaai was a typical fisherman. Proud owner of a 14-foot Boston Whaler, equipped with a 40-horse motor.

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