This article is interesting for several reasons . . . several USA (Maine) based businesses including LL Bean (there is a tie in to the other thread about USA based businesses and LL Bean specifically) . . . the wood that is being used for these paddles is coming off some very old stock -- one tree they claim started growing in 1589 and is just now being used . . . and what truly blows my mind is that they say there are 1 million cords of wood they figure in this lake.
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/...handcrafted-paddles-for-l-l-beans-centennial/
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/...handcrafted-paddles-for-l-l-beans-centennial/