ClimateAugust 15, 2026

portage

POR-tij

Definition

The act of carrying a boat or its cargo overland between two navigable bodies of water.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'porter', meaning to carry, the term entered Middle French as 'portage' and eventually moved into English to describe the land route used to transport boats.

In the news

The article mentions that the new rock arches at the dam site will provide a safe portage for paddlers, making it easier for people using canoes and kayaks to navigate around the structure.

After failed sale attempt, Metroparks proceeds with Flat Rock Dam mods

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Detroit Free Press

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