Beginner Kayaking Tips for First-Time Paddlers
Get ready to hit the water with these beginner kayaking tips plus learn about different types of kayaks, what to wear, what gear to bring, and how to paddle.
Paddling
Paddling is a great way to experience the outdoors from the water. Whether you’re kayaking, packrafting, stand-up paddle boarding, or canoeing, paddling can take you places where your feet can’t like the open ocean, wide rivers, narrow canyons and more. Explore all our paddling guides and trips here.
How to Plan an Overnight Ruby-Horsethief Canyon Float
Plan the ultimate overnight float down scenic Ruby Horsethief Canyon with this guide to permits, logistics, what to pack, camping, and more.
5 Reasons to Buy Used Outdoor Gear from REI Co-op
Save money and keep stuff out of landfills! Here is a list of the best reasons why you should buy used outdoor gear from REI Co-op’s used gear site.
How to Plan an Overnight Kayak Trip to Lake Powell’s Labyrinth Canyon
Learn the logistics for planning an overnight kayak trip on Lake Powell, including the best places to paddle & camp, where to rent kayaks & the ideal time to visit.
Kayaking with Sea Otters in Monterey Bay
Learn everything you need to know about kayaking with sea otters in Monterey Bay!
Top 5 Things to Do At Lake Como, Montana
Discover the best things to do at Lake Como in Montana including the top hikes, where to camp, & more!
Kayak Camping: Tips for Planning, Packing, & Gear
Learn the best kayak camping tips for beginners including essential kayak camping gear, how to pack a kayak, tips for buying a kayak, & more
How to Plan a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip in Minnesota
Start planning your Minnesota Boundary Waters canoe trip with this complete guide including BWCA entry points, Boundary Water camping, & more
6 Best Places to SUP in Colorado
Discover the best places to stand up paddle board in Colorado this summer and fall
Paddle Boarding for Beginners: SUP Tips and Gear
Want to try stand up paddleboarding this summer? Learn the basics of SUP with our paddle boarding for beginners guide including tips and gear!
6 Easy Overnight River Rafting Trips in the Western US
Here are 6 easy overnight river rafting trips with gorgeous scenery, gentle rapids, & awesome camping.
17 Places to Buy Discounted Outdoor Gear
Looking to score a deal on cheap camping gear? Here are 10 places to buy discounted outdoor gear – both new and used.
Canoeing Labyrinth Canyon on Utah’s Green River
Labyrinth Canyon is a gorgeous flat water section of Utah’s Green River that snakes its way past spires, hoodoos, and towering orange walls,…
12 Must-Know Tips for Packrafting the Escalante River
Packrafting the Escalante River in Utah requires serious planning. Get prepared for this multiday rafting and backpacking trip with these 12 essential tips.
How to Float the San Rafael River in Utah
Plan an epic packrafting or kayaking trip on the San Rafael River through Utah’s San Rafael Swell, with info on flows, camping, gear, and Leave No Trace.
How to Plan A Green River Reservoir State Park Overnight Kayaking Trip
Learn how to plan an overnight kayaking trip in Green River Reservoir State Park and enjoy solitude at one of 27 paddle-in campsites.
Kayaking Myrtle Beach: Best tours, rentals, and insider tips
Add some adventure to your South Carolina vacation. Head to the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge on a kayaking tour where you’ll have the chance to encounter alligators, birds, and other wildlife.
Maligne Lake Kayaking Trip in Jasper National Park
Experience the magic of Maligne Lake kayaking! This blog post offers essential tips for your overnight adventure in Jasper National Park.
4-Day OARS Gates of Lodore Rafting Trip Review
Check out my review & YouTube video of my OARS Gates of Lodore rafting trip and learn what to expect on a multi-day whitewater adventure with OARS.
Kayaking in Montana: 6 Best Spots for Peaceful Paddling
Paddle off the beaten path. Learn about 6 of the best Montana kayaking spots that will get you far away from the national park crowds.
San Juan Islands Kayaking Tour
The San Juan Islands are known for marine life and rugged green coastline, and one of the best ways to explore this part of the Pacific Northwest is by kayak. Here’s the details and my latest GoPro video from my San Juan Island sunset kayaking tour in Griffin Bay and the other paddling options (like looking for whales!!) available for those visiting the region.
Doubtful Sound Overnight Kayak Tour with Go Orange
Doubtful Sound is a little known secret in New Zealand….waterfalls, lush rainforest & giant cliffs with a fraction of the people as Milford Sound. Escape the crowds on a quiet overnight kayaking tour and experience Pure. Wild. New Zealand.
ORU Kayak Review: The Go-Anywhere Foldable Kayak
I took an ORU Kayak with me on my solo road trip in New Zealand. Check out my ORU Kayak review & time lapse video to learn whether this portable, foldable kayak made the grade.
Three-Day Kayak Trip on New Zealand’s Abel Tasman Coast
One of the best things I’ve done in New Zealand was a three-day sea-kayaking trip on the coast of Abel Tasman National Park. See the photos and get the full scoop on the tour here.
Best Things to do on Santa Cruz Island
Discover best things to do on Santa Cruz Island including hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and more.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding at the Causey Reservoir
Learn everything about stand-up paddle boarding at the Causey Reservoir – a peaceful, boat-free lake just over an hour from Salt Lake City.
A Secret Vegas Oasis: Kayaking the Black Canyon Water Trail
Plan you paddle down the stunning Black Canyon Water Trail near Las Vegas. Visit hot springs, slot canyon, geological sites, and more!