Nicolle Littrell

Glacier Bay National Park! I've never been to Alaska and I would love to experience the wildness of it. What an adventure it would be to row in those waters! I also would love to experience the other extreme--the desert--and feel drawn to exploring White Sands and Big Bend parks.

Solo distance rowing really inspires me. Last fall, I rowed 33 miles RT across Penobscot Bay and up the Penobscot River to Prospect, Maine. My goal was to get to Bucksport, just a mile away, however, I hit mid-tide and my progress came to a standstill! I knew the current could be an issue but having the experience of this challenge first-hand was really important and instructive for me. I learned how powerful the Penobscot River is and was a fantastic adventure! I felt like a TOTAL explorer!

I would use the prize $$ to buy another dory to help grow my business, DoryWoman Rowing, including the start-up and maintenance costs of having another boat. More dories = more adventures! I would also use the award to invest in marketing. AND I hope I would have a little extra $$ for a BIG adventure in 2025. I've always wanted to try Ice Canoeing in Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River. I have Franco heritage and feel entirely DRAWN to this experience!