So you’ve caught a wild hair and you want to spend the night under the stars on a big paddle mission. You’ve done some backpacking, bike packing, camping, or other…

With a little extra love and regular maintenance, your kayaks can last for years on the salty sea, with the limitless horizon and a sandy shore to catch a break.

Paddling solo is great - but wrangle in the whole family and that’s when you things really start to get silly. One of the best parts about paddling is that folks of all ages and skill levels can come along. Follow these tips to keep your little ones engaged and entertained while on the water.

You can escape the crowds with some luck and Google Maps peeping if you're willing to burn some calories on research.

PFD, personal flotation device, life jacket, life vest. Sometimes those words are used interchangeably, though they are not the same. Whatever you want to call it, a PFD is an…

The tide was outgoing and the mud was thick. Fishing from the beach was not an option. I inflated the Blackfoot and spent the afternoon negotiating with trout to take my fly.

Seeing wildlife while paddling is more common than you might think. If you know where to look at what time of day, you’re sure to spot an eager beaver or…

While, for the most part, we all enjoy injury-free SUP and kayak paddle trips, it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Set yourself up for success by following these four first aid and safety tips before your next big paddle.

Perhaps the most common wildlife you’ll chance to encounter while paddling are our winged friends. From saltwater to brackish and fresh, birds inhabit all your favorite waterways. Here’s a quick…

Hailing from Oregon, guest contributor KM Collins is a geologist gone writer. Discovering she was a freshwater mermaid late in life, she started paddling 10 years ago and has been…