In Today’s Newsletter: This week’s lineup is packed with ideas to fuel your next adventure. Whether you’re planning a big trip, upgrading your gear or just dreaming about time on the water, there’s something here to get you paddling.
The Digital Detox Retreat Of The Summer Is A Paddling Trip Just Outside Seattle
In Washington State’s San Juan Islands, guests launching sea kayaks with Outdoor Odysseys begin their trip with a radical act: switching their phones to airplane mode and embarking on a digital detox.
AIRE Sweet Potato
The 2026 Sweet Potato delivers quick, responsive handling, a surf-ready shape, and AIRE’s ultra-durable construction. Built to carve, spin, and charge technical lines with confidence in a lightweight, compact package made for serious play. Learn More
10 Essentials For Canoe Camping With A Toddler
Longtime editor Marissa Trepanier weighs in on what she won't leave home without.
Ask An Expert:
Q: “What does it take to complete a cross-country canoe trip?”
A: You don’t have to be superhuman to cross a continent by canoe. With the right mindset and some preparation, anyone with determination and a love of canoe tripping can cross continents by paddle power alone. Here are some tips from an epic expedition to help as you prepare for your own cross-country canoe trip.
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How One Guide Built A Whitewater Scene From The Ground Up
Meet the former farmer-turned-guide who is turning an unlikely region into a hub for whitewater canoeing.
Best Drysuits For Paddling
There is an old saying: buy it nice or buy it twice. We gathered the newest suits from six industry-leading brands and one dubious top seller from Amazon. Here’s how they measured up.
