Rec.gov To Require Video Application For Permits In 2027
The official reservation site for public federal lands in the United States, Recreation.gov announced on April 1, 2026 that video applications will now be...
International Whitewater Hall Of Fame Names 2026 Inductees
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) will welcome its newest class of inductees on May 2, 2026, during a ceremony at the Canadian...
Kayaker Who Was Trapped Under Ice Shares Harrowing Encounter (Video)
Kayakers Kevin and Joe Miller were paddling on the icy Muskegon River in Michigan when the the day turned nearly deadly – as chunks...
9 Padding Gear Updates Making A Splash This Year
The sun is shining, the ice is melting and it’s time to get yourself a little gear treat to hold you through until paddling...
A Kayaker’s Close Encounter With Bottlenose Dolphins (Video)
Rupert Kirkwood is living every paddler’s dream. From whales to leaping tuna, this paddler spends his time exploring the waters and experiencing the wildlife...
Hey Paddlers, The U.S. Coast Guard Wants To Hear From You
Once every five years, the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard makes rounds collecting data on how many...
Experienced River Runner Dies In Grand Canyon Rafting Accident
Experienced river runner Aaron Benjamin was the last of his group to pass through Hance Rapid on the Colorado River on February 19 when...
Join Our Upcoming Webinar On Kayak Expeditions In Portugal
Join Paddling Magazine for a free, live webinar with Douro Kayak Expeditions, where we’ll explore what it’s really like to kayak through Portugal’s legendary...
Ontario Canoeist Builds Custom Canoe For Urban Paddling
For paddlers living in the big city, paddling trips are often reserved for long weekends and vacations. Rather than make the regular trek north...
The Canoe Confessional
You’d be amazed what people will tell you in a ferry line. I’m leaning against my car on a scorching July day, trying to...
The Perils Of Plan Continuation Bias
I have tendonitis. My brother has plantar fasciitis. My 97-year-old dad has endocarditis. Here’s what I know: ailments ending in ‘itis’ are not good.
Get-there-itis...
Cliff Jacobson On What’s Changed For Better And Worse In 70 Years Of Canoeing
My friend Cliff Jacobson and I have a lot in common. We both worked as foresters, taught environmental science and led outdoor skills programs...
Has Kayaking Gotten Too Expensive?
Last summer I took my family on a three-week trip. Getting our minivan to the take-out needed a shuttle. I called the only game...
Jim Baird’s Tips For Remote Canoe Trips With Young Kids
Taking kids on a remote canoe trip is one of the most meaningful ways to introduce them to the wilderness. It’s a chance to...
Column Spotlight
Pushing Daisies: Where Good Boats Go To Die
A few years ago my wife and I were walking in Ely, Minnesota when we came upon an unusual flower bed. Propped up against...
The Rise, Fall And Rise Of Handheld GPS
“I think this is Bear Bite Creek,” I say with confidence, having followed our progress on the map since a hunting cabin 20 minutes...
The Fall And Rise Of Kayak Touring
Sea kayak touring is supposed to be dying. Long journeys peaked in the 1990s when sleek, long fiberglass boats were plying the seas through...
It’s Time To Change How We Pay For Paddling
I beach my kayak at a paddle-in campground. A fee box wants $12 to camp on a not-quite-flat spot with no access to drinking...
How To Not Hate Camping On Sand
I hand Maria a sandwich. Gazing at fog-shrouded islands and emerald-green peaks, she munches away.
“Less sand next time,” she says as if sand is...
Best Kayaks For 2025
The number of kayaks available today is astonishing. The kayak is at least 4,000 years old and was invented as a productive means to...
Best Inflatable Paddleboards For 2026
Inflatable standup paddleboards have revolutionized the sport of SUP. They store in oversized luggage bags to transport, often include a pump and breakdown paddle,...
Best Kayak Paddles For 2026
Only once in nearly 30 years of paddling have I found myself facing a familiar adage in real life. I couldn’t help but chuckle...
Best SUP Paddles For 2026
Just like paddleboards themselves, paddle technology continues to evolve to the point that it’s nearly impossible to only have one paddle in your arsenal....
Best Water Shoes For 2026
Among the checklist of what to wear paddling, solid footwear is not to be overlooked. The best pair of water shoes will keep you...
How To Paddle In A Straight Line In Wind And Current
When paddling in crosswinds or crossing currents, it can be difficult to stay on a straight-line course from the point of departure to the...
5 Expert Tips To Improve Your River Running
Too often, no matter whether on a big play wave in a spring creek, beginner and even quite seasoned paddlers run straight-ahead-Fred green runs...
How To Photograph A Tundra Wolf
Dream of capturing the photo of a lifetime? Use the recipe below to photograph a tundra wolf, barren-ground grizzly, caribou or muskox. Though not...
How To Fillet A Fish
If you’re not fond of bones or skin, you’ll want to fillet your fish to prepare it for cooking. Follow these five simple steps...
A Paddler’s Guide To Finding Yourself
Long trips, short trips, any trips out on the water are money in the Bank of the Soul. We can catch a sunset paddle, make...
The Best Places To Go Paddleboarding On Lake Tahoe
No matter from which direction you approach it, when you catch your first glimpse of dáɁaw (dah-ow), the deep blue is always stunning. Lake...
The Wild Corner Of Southwest Florida More Accessible Than The Everglades
Created In Partnership With Calusa Blueway
You don’t have to travel deep into the Everglades to experience Florida’s untouched beauty. Within quick reach of downtown...
6 Best Places To Paddle With Manatees
Imagine this: You're paddling a clear and calm river, when suddenly, you see a large, gray shape ahead of you. As you get closer,...
5 Must-Do Paddling Adventures In Revelstoke This Summer
Created In Partnership With Revelstoke Tourism
Revelstoke is known for its big mountain adventures—steep ski lines, bike trails and alpine hikes—but long before resort maps...
5 Of The Best Places In The World To Go Bioluminescent Kayaking
Bioluminescence is a unique wonder that thrills almost everyone. Whether it’s created by a land-based creature like a firefly, or marine life like jellyfish...
