In Today’s Newsletter: This Independence Day, discover epic paddling stories, unforgettable routes and adventures that showcase the best of paddling in the United States.
Here are some of the top stories making waves:
8 unexpected lessons from a canoe trip across the U.S.
Why sea kayakers deserve their own triple crown
Inside America’s largest private collection of kayaks
8 Unexpected Life Lessons From A 22-Month Canoe Trip Across America
Neal Moore on what he learned about the United States and himself while paddling 7,500 miles.
Sea Kayakers Deserve Their Own Triple Crown
Forget the Appalachian Trail. These three epic routes could redefine sea kayaking as the next great long-distance challenge.

Inside America’s Largest Private Collection Of Kayaks: Charles Albright’s Boat House
More than 150 kayaks and canoes fill this paddling legend’s home in Reno, Nevada.
“In The U.S., I Train Alongside The World’s Best Athletes Every Day”
A young athlete on why kayakers from around the world choose the United States to build their sporting careers

16 Of The Best Places To Paddle In America
With incredibly diverse landscapes and waterways, there's no shortage of beautiful places to paddle in the U.S.

8 Best Canoe Routes in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
From easy family overnighters to ambitious wilderness expeditions, these classic Boundary Waters routes showcase the best of the North Woods’ lakes, rivers and rugged portage trails.
The South Coast Of Oregon Holds More Wild Rivers Than Anywhere Else In The Contiguous U.S.
Here are three of the best ways you can visit the rivers of the South Coast with a paddlecraft of your own or along with an outfitter.
America’s Most Unexpected Kayaking Mecca
How Columbus, Georgia, became the heart of freestyle kayaking and why paddlers can’t stay away.

Certification Killed Paddling Adventures
An ode to the lost and dying art of truly adventurous travel













