Breaking The Dam: Paddling Iowa’s ‘Revived’ Rapids
Get your butt to Iowa and get in a kayak. Sound silly? We did just that. Read More...
August 23, 2017
Water:Kayak
From deep sea to whitewater rivers and lakes, the latest gear, technology, and news in kayaks.
Expedition Halted, ‘Kayak Libre’ Talks Cuba-USA Traverse
Last week, a team spearheaded by Oru Kayak attempted, and failed, to paddle from Cuba to Florida. This guest column explains the endeavor from an insider's perspective. Read More...
July 25, 2017
Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia
Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group. Read More...
May 8, 2017
45 Miles, Two Nights: Pushing The Limits Of A Foldable Kayak
Can an origami 'folding' kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John Day River to find out. Read More...
April 27, 2017
No Sleep, Keep Paddling: Kayaking 300 Miles In ‘Everglades Challenge’
Our editor paddled for 300 nautical miles across a subtropical swath in an unsupported race with manatees, mangroves, and sleepless nights in a kayak seat. Read More...
April 21, 2017
‘Canoecopia’ Expo: New Paddling Gear For 2017
We combed the largest paddle-sports expo in the country to find some of the most exciting new canoe, kayak, and SUP products for 2017. Read More...
March 22, 2017
Watch Kayakers Take Beating In 90-Foot Falls
Ouch, that had to hurt! Tomata Two is one burly waterfall. Nobody makes it look easy in this 'beater reel,' but dang it's fun to watch. Read More...
January 25, 2017
‘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 Of The Colca'. Read More...
October 21, 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. Read More...
September 27, 2016
Whale! Close, Closer & OMG!
Kayak: check. Camera: check. Giant whale flying right at me: CHECK! Read More...
September 6, 2016
NPS Launches Bike To Kayak Rental On Mississippi
Move over bike-shares, public kayak sharing could be the wave of the future. Read More...
August 10, 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 Kickstarter. Read More...
June 23, 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. Read More...
May 18, 2016
Kayak For All: New ‘Accessible’ Design For An Ancient Sport
Launching this summer: This innovative 'kayak for all' promises to make the sport more accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds. Read More...
April 26, 2016
Ancient Technique: Minnesotan Hand-Builds ‘Skin-On’ Kayaks
Tony Schmitz builds Frogtown Kayaks the old-fashioned way, but they glide across water with speed and agility to spare. Read More...
March 24, 2016
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