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Karla Held

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As seen in: NewsBreak, Bandera Bulletin, The Paddler Magazine
Covers:  Travel, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, rivers, Texas, Ecuador
Doesn't Cover: Topics I am not passionate about
Spanish / French interpreter, photographer, river guide. See more here - muckrack.com/karla-held
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Paddling in Veracruz, Mexico

Paddling in Veracruz, Mexico

Paddling in Veracruz, Mexico

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Weekend escapes from Vientiane Nam Lik River – riding, rest, relaxation and river running

Weekend escapes from Vientiane Nam Lik River – riding, rest, relaxation and river running

How to get on the Nam Lik River in Laos, Asia.

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Paddle and Splash

Paddle and Splash

How to get on my favorite rivers in Texas

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RUNNING ON EMPTY

RUNNING ON EMPTY

Edna Prior was watering her lawn last May when suddenly the water started sputtering and then shut off comple…

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Kayaking with Karsts

Kayaking with Karsts

kayaking with karsts in Laos...

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Change course in Kayak

Change course in Kayak

Learn about paddling some of my favorite rivers in Texas.

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At Play in the Cradle of Voodoo

At Play in the Cradle of Voodoo

A personal chronicle of the voodoo festival in Benin, West Africa.

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At Play in the Cradle of Voodoo - page 2

At Play in the Cradle of Voodoo - page 2

While living and working in Benin, West Africa, I was a press photographer for EPA (European Press Associatio…

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Taking on Water

Taking on Water

Paddling rivers of Central Texas

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Taking on Water: Page 2

Taking on Water: Page 2

Kayaking the Guadalupe River in Central Texas

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Senegal Sin Igual

Senegal Sin Igual

Life on a river in Senegal, West Africa - where I had previously served in the Peace Corps for two years.

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Senegal Sin Igual

Senegal Sin Igual

2nd page of article, written in Spanish (my major in college)

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Llano River region: Land of Living Waters

Llano River region: Land of Living Waters

Paddling the Llano River

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Llano River region: Land of Living Waters - page 2

Llano River region: Land of Living Waters - page 2

Yet another Central Texas gem.

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Traveling with Purpose

Traveling with Purpose

Chronicles of a press trip in Turkey with The Institute for Interfaith Dialogue

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Traveling with Purpose (in Turkey) - page 2

Traveling with Purpose (in Turkey) - page 2

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A Slice of Pai

A Slice of Pai

Paddling in Pai, Thailand

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A Slice of Pai - page 2

A Slice of Pai - page 2

Paddling in Pai, Thailand. I've lived and worked in Thailand a few times. My favorite time living and working…

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Suede

Suede

Suede, a fun local rock band in Austin, Texas

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Run homeward, angels

Run homeward, angels

Photos for a story about a fund raising run in Asheville, North Carolina. I loved working as a freelance phot…

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The beauty of the Shumuljá River - Mexico

The beauty of the Shumuljá River - Mexico

As Greg Schwendinger, Guatemalan resident, author, and founder of Mayan Whitewater, says, "Paddling the Shumu…

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Pedernales River

Pedernales River

Photographer for article about paddling the Pedernales River in Central Texas.

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Doing the Devils

Doing the Devils

Kayaking the Devils River is not a leisurely paddle in the sun. It's hard to reach, and a lot of fun.

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Doing the Devils River - Texas page 2

Doing the Devils River - Texas page 2

Kayaking the Devils River is not a leisurely paddle in the sun. It's hard to reach, and...

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