Paddling

Excerpt: How Aluminum Revolutionized The Canoe

Before kevlar and royalex, there was a surge in the manufacture and performance of American-made canoes. All thanks to a ‘new’ watercraft material.

Written by Mark Neuzil and Norman Sims December 26, 2016

Source To Sea: Women Canoe 3,902 Miles

Two women broke a long-distance canoeing across the United States record to inspire others.

Written by Kevin Malloy December 23, 2016

Worth Fighting For: BWCA Wilderness Area

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a unique wilderness, and one of our favorite places on the planet. This is why sportsmen will fight to…

Written by T.C. Worley December 19, 2016

Colorful Map Art Celebrates Watersheds Of The World

Colorfully illustrated maps of the watersheds of the world reveal an unexpected beauty you can hang on your wall.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2016

‘Bottom Of The Earth’: Treasure Hunt In The World’s Deepest Gorge

‘Skin-bubbling’ plants, mummies, and ancient Incan treasure: It happened on an actual race through Earth’s deepest gorge, a story told in the new book ‘Comrades…

Written by GJ Staff October 21, 2016

Great White Breaches Cage With Diver Inside

Watch as a great white accidentally breaks through a diver’s safety cage – with a diver still inside!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Thermal Helix Wetsuit Is Cold Water Armor

Blueseventy gave its flagship wetsuit a thermal upgrade for serious swimmers who face many cold-water days. We dove into some chilly lakes to see how…

Written by Andrew Magness October 13, 2016

Origami Boat: Oru Folding Kayak Review

The Oru Kayak is a ‘real boat’ that fits in a backpack. We put it to the test in Minnesota lakes for this review.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 27, 2016

After ‘Year In The Wilderness’ Freemans Come Home

Amy and David Freeman paddled out of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and into history last Friday afternoon, one year to the day since leaving…

Written by Sean McCoy September 26, 2016

Painting Portraits On Arctic Sea Ice

The film What If You Fly tells the story of Hawaiian artist and muralist Sean Yoro as he travels to Baffin Island, Nunavut, to paint…

Written by GJ Staff September 22, 2016

Hidden Danger: 63-Year Old Pipeline Threatens Great Lakes

A 63 year-old oil pipeline runs under the great lakes, and some experts think it will inevitably fail. This is its story.

Written by GJ Staff September 22, 2016

Drone Surfing: No Wind Needed

No wind? No problem. Drone surfing is now a thing.

Written by GJ Staff September 12, 2016

Darwin Award Runner-Up: Dumbest Cliff Dive In History?

Take the dumbest thing you’ve ever done and multiply it by the most terrified you’ve ever been, and you MIGHT have some idea how this…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Whale! Close, Closer & OMG!

Kayak: check. Camera: check. Giant whale flying right at me: CHECK!

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2016

Paddle Like A Champ: Beyond The Gear With Ann Raiho

Meet the record-setting, 26-year-old canoeing phenom you’ve never heard of. Ann Raiho: first woman to canoe from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 01, 2016

Someone’s Drowning? Here’s What to Do

Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States. A proper response could save a life.

Written by GJ Staff August 16, 2016

NPS Launches Bike To Kayak Rental On Mississippi

Move over bike-shares, public kayak sharing could be the wave of the future.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 10, 2016

Ski Jump Makes ‘World’s Steepest Slip And Slide’

In the winter, ski jumps take serious skills to master. In the summer with a water landing, they just take a swimsuit and a little…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2016

River Raft Adventure Looks Like Bliss

Find friends, make raft, and let the good times roll.

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2016

Review: Pakayak Bluefin 14 ‘Nesting’ Kayak

After a full day of paddling the Pakayak Bluefin 14, our reviewer notes the versatility and functionality of the packable ‘nesting’ kayak, currently available on…

Written by Kyle Nossaman June 23, 2016

Plains Paddle: Road Trip Pitstop At The Platte River

When life gives you some Nebraska, you make do with SUP boards and a flowing Platte River. Next time you’re driving full blast on I-80,…

Written by Paddy O’Connell June 22, 2016

‘Chasing Niagara’ Film Features Waterfall Hucks Around Planet

High-falls insanity? Kayakers journey the planet to master the art of paddling towering vertical cascades.

Written by Staff Post June 21, 2016

Vertical Cascades: ‘Chasing Niagara’ Film

This film documents a three-year journey of kayaker Rafa Ortiz training to paddle over Niagara Falls.

Written by Staff Post June 21, 2016

My Old Man: Pro Surfer Shane Dorian

Surfing reef breaks, skating half pipes, and bow hunting wild hog are typical father-son outings for pro surfer Shane Dorian and his son.

Written by Staff Post June 16, 2016

Watch: The World Beneath The Grand Canyon Rims

Look into the spectacular, powerful, and fragile world under the rims of the Grand Canyon through the eyes of those who know it intimately.

Written by Staff Post June 14, 2016

Classic Canoes: Merrimack Co. Acquired, Moving To MN

Merrimack, a made-in-USA canoe company, is getting a new owner (Sanborn Canoe Co.) and a new home base in Winona, Minn., along the Mississippi River.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2016

Monster Waves Delay ‘Cape Fear’ Surf Comp, Injure One

The humongous waves crashing at the Red Bull Cape Fear event were just to scary, and dangerous, putting one competitor in the hospital.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 06, 2016

‘Huck Finn’ Raft Trip: 5 Days Down Swedish River

‘First you build the raft, then you go with the flow’ in this slow-motion adventure that’s like heaven on Earth.

Written by Alastair Humphreys May 27, 2016

Neoprene ‘Ocean Jacket’ Review: Coat Stops Cold, Wet

A loose-fitting neoprene layer, this zip-up jacket will keep you warm even when soaking wet.

Written by Josh Aldridge May 20, 2016

Behold, A Sleek ‘Nesting’ Sea Kayak

A 14-foot touring kayak that packs down to a 3.5-foot unit comes to market on June 16.

Written by Sponsored Post May 18, 2016

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