River Sports in Friday Harbor Washington State

With around 170 islands to dive from, Washington State’s San Juan Islands offer a huge variety of idyllic locations. And the scenery doesn’t stop at the waterline. Island Dive and Watersports, based in Friday Harbor, provides possibly the ultimate. Since … Continue reading

Water Sports on the Tamar River

The Tamar River is one mighty stretch of water. It flows for 80 kms, partly forming the natural boundary between Devon and Cornwall in southwest England. With tidal creeks ideal for exploring by boat, the river is a mecca for … Continue reading

Gone Fishing, British Columbia

fishing pole hanging over a river with mountains in background

There’s no denying it. British Columbia yields some of the Pacific Northwest’s best areas to reel in that elusive catch. Whether saltwater or freshwater fishing, the region always comes up ahead. And while you wait for the fish to bite, … Continue reading

Maine Lobster House Run by Kayak

On this day, I paddle off the little sandy beach on Bailey Island, Maine, where I am accompanied by a lobster boat putt-putting its way out to pull traps off the rocky shore.  The air is sultry and the paddling … Continue reading

Rafting in the Ice Age: Glacier National Park’s River Adventures

Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana’s Glacier National Park is not for the faint of heart. The rivers begin to rage as soon as the snow melt begins its annual flow from the mountain peaks to the valleys below. This … Continue reading

A Brief History of Stand Up Paddleboarding

By now, most of us have heard of, seen, or attempted Stand Up Paddleboarding, the latest and greatest water activity catching on like fish to water around the country. While this seems a relatively new water sport to land dwellers … Continue reading

Whitewater Rafting in Hell

On their journey to find the Northwest Passage, Lewis and Clark passed through one of the most rugged areas of their trip to the Pacific Ocean when they rode through the rapids of the Snake River.

The days of Lewis … Continue reading

The Kayak Kingdom of Colorado

Colorado is not only the place where beauty and culture meet; it’s also an overflowing cornucopia of outdoor activity. The mountains are lofty peaks that frame the heavens for hikers and bikers, but it’s also the home of a world-class … Continue reading

Exercises for Paddlers: Strength Training To Prepare For The Season

The same thing happens to me every spring. The ice leaves the river, and I get so excited that I’m out paddling hard for the whole day. And then I pay for it with sore muscles for a week. Even … Continue reading

The Susquehanna River: History and Sports

The History:

The headwaters of the great Susquehanna River begin in eastern New York State, near Cooperstown in Otsego Lake.

The river flows out of the lake and begins winding southwest into Bradford County in Northern Pennsylvania. It continues changing … Continue reading