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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…