concept   portage
culture   Northern United States
statement   In the Northern United States, it is common to carry canoes and gear over land between bodies of water in wilderness areas, known as portage.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 portage Northern United States Common practice when canoeing or hiking in wilderness areas with many lakes and rivers 1
2 portage Northern United States Common practice in regions with extensive canoeing culture, often involves carrying canoes and gear over land between bodies of water. 1