Head to these Southern Oregon standbys if you’re learning to run rivers or looking for a simple section or serene l

Tucked along the banks of the mighty Cuyahoga River, just south of Cleveland, lies a 33,000-acre pocket of verdant

Forged by volcanoes and shaped by glaciers, southern Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest offers some of the most otherw

Proper storage can extend the years of your canoe or kayak.

When it comes to the Middle Allegheny River, it’s all about the islands. Camp in solitude on a Northwest Pennsylvan

Rhode Island doesn’t have as much hiking, climbing, or biking as other states (for obvious reasons), but what it do

From SPF ratings to safe and unsafe ingredients, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in prolonged, mid-day su

Head west of Columbus to run the rapids of the Mad and Great Miami rivers on an urban adventure through Dayton.

Explore the best of these versatile backcountry shelters that help connect routes through the largest publicly prot

Arizona’s Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—and it’s not hard to see why. The marvels o

How to take your canoe paddling adventures to moving water.

The oldest city in Georgia (established in 1733) is a hotbed of Southern cuisine, best known to travelers for its v

Explore the vast and spectacular landscape that straddles the Continental Divide.

Do a paddle-to-bike trip on this suburban section of the Scioto through the northwest outskirts of Columbus.

Explore beach vibes and scenic paddling at this popular suburban oasis.

Need a little extra elbow room to roam? Dive into Big Bend National Park, located in far West Texas. Hemmed in by t

Simple tips on becoming a better steward for wild and healthy rivers from Kevin Colburn, American Whitewater’s padd

This quiet (motor-free) getaway provides central Virginia paddlers and anglers with easy access and an instant esca

Find adventure at this stunning, yet sparsely visited Colorado park.

Under-served youth have a new champion when it comes to gaining confidence through being outside—especially when it

Key in on these four year-round activities to experience the nation’s most popular wilderness area.

Cool off by seeking out Central Ohio’s best natural swimming spots.

From tranquil tidewaters to raging whitewater, New York’s storied waterway offers paddling destinations for every s

Launch a kayak, canoe, or SUP on quiet flatwater, and leave your worries in your wake.

From weather factors to shuttle tips and group dynamics, here’s everything to consider in advance of launching your

Where to launch a trip down this ever-scenic and popular paddling destination near Charlottesville, Va.

There are 840 million acres of public land in the U.S. (over one-third of the country), but the protection of Ameri

Plan an overnight adventure on one of the country’s best rivers to launch a multi-day paddling, camping, and fishin

Inside the ‘Grand Salmon’ source-to-sea paddling expedition to protect the Northwest’s wild rivers and its natural

Here’s how the largest dam removal in U.S. history, restoring flows to the lower Klamath River, will impact wildlif

How Joseph Goldstein, founder of Kids for the Boundary Waters, survived cancer to protect the country’s most popula

Check out the year-round activity options at this dynamic NPS site that punctuates the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Here are 6 scenic state parks in the greater Boston area to launch your next flatwater paddling tour.

Explore 6 pristine paddling lakes within 20 miles of Charlottesville.

Simply standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon will make you see the world anew. But nothing compares to floating

Here’s how to paddle both action-packed whitewater sections of this acclaimed Tennessee River.

Experience this wilderness escape in Atlanta’s backyard with the best stretches to fish and float the Chattahoochee

Smack-dab in the middle of bustling Richmond, Va., James River Park opens up 600 acres of outdoor playground to res

When crowds flock to Shenandoah National Park, keep going: The park’s lesser-known neighbor, George Washington Nati

Whether you’re paddling solo or tandem, canoes are proven crafts for efficiently carrying gear.

World-class whitewater awaits paddlers of all types in West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

There’s one truth to paddling: You’ll need to lug that ride to your launch point (and back to your vehicle). Use th

This big river surrounded by Appalachian ridges offers one of the best float trips on the East Coast.

How Paul Robert Wolf Wilson is creating the next generation of river runners (and advocates), using whitewater padd

Follow these paddling tips for safer, smoother travel on heavily trafficked rivers, lakes and seas.

Float this clean and pristine waterway on the western outskirts of Columbus.

Whether it’s paddling miles in Great South Bay, surfing winter swells, or hiking wild coastline, Long Island has no

Explore one of the country’s premier Wild & Scenic rivers.

Head west to the dynamic Deerfield River to learn paddling’s most exciting discipline.

Enter the world of paddling and water whisks you away into a magical space separate from ordinary terrestrial life.

Float a state-designated scenic river just north of Columbus.

Launch your next paddling trip assured with your comfort and safety essentials stored, protected and easily accessi