North Carolina’s capital city is full of great paddling spots. Two of the state’s biggest rivers flow through the area, the Neuse and the Cape Fear. There are also dozens of lakes, ponds, and creeks totaling hundreds of miles of waterways to explore. With mountains to the west and the Inner and Outer Banks to …
When you think of water sports like kayaking, you probably don’t picture the middle of the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona as an ideal place for it. Indeed, Tucson, Arizona, is hot and dry for six months out of the year—and warm and dry for the rest of the year. It gets very little rain …
When you think of Washington, DC, you might think of The White House, The Capitol, crowded streets, and busy subways. However, there’s a whole different side of the capital city waiting to be explored. If you crave a change of pace and different perspectives, see the city from a kayak. Paddling in DC offers a …
Colorado is the king of outdoor adventures with some of the country’s most beautiful national parks and scenery. While you may associate Colorado with remote and extreme outdoor activities, there are plenty of nature activities in and around its most populous city, Denver. If you’re looking to enjoy a fun-filled summer in Denver with plenty …
Anyone looking to explore the diverse landscapes of Texas will find valleys and canyons with alternative plateaus and plains. With such variety, an individual could go from the mountains to desert grasslands as they choose. Texas is home to over 7,000 lakes, 15 major rivers, and approximately 3,700 streams and waterways, making up over 191,000 …
Do you prefer to stand up when you cast in a kayak? Well, you’re not alone. Lots of anglers prefer to fish standing up but it can be a little difficult to do in a kayak if it’s not made for it. You need one with great stability and enough room to move around when …
San Diego is paddling country. You’l find kayakers tearing up the surf, cruising mountain lakes, and rubbing elbows with the yachties in the harbor. Whatever sort of kayaking adventure you have in mind, you can probably find it near San Diego. So here’s a look at the top ten best places to kayak near San …
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a kayaker in your life? Here are our favorite 25 gifts for paddlers of all sorts—from touring sea kayakers to whitewater thrill-seekers. Buy one gift or buy them all, each one of these is sure to bring joy to your paddling friend. So whether you’re looking to …
Columbus, Ohio, is a fantastic place to enjoy the bounty of majestic rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in the state. These top places to kayak in Columbus will give you an authentic taste of nature and allow you to have fun and stay fit with the whole family. Our list represents plenty of different activity levels, …
From an outsider’s perspective, the city of Philadelphia might appear like an urban jungle packed with historic row homes surrounding an epicenter of skyscrapers. However, Philadelphia sits nestled between the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers and neighbors a few state parks, offering residents and tourists oasis-like nature escapes. These rivers and parks are hosts for outdoor …