In Today’s Newsletter
In today’s edition, we go behind the scenes at OARS’ demanding Whitewater Rafting Guide School, examine the best navigation apps and share practical tarp shelter techniques. Plus, if you’d rather trade logistics for luxury, we round up seven all-inclusive canoe trips that deliver wilderness adventure with resort-level comfort. — Paddling Magazine Newsletter Editors
An Inside Look At The Rigors Of Guide School (Video)
In Guide School, OARS pulls back the veil on their rigorous nine-day California Whitewater Rafting Guide School on the American River in a five-part series.
Best Navigation Apps For 2026
Whether it’s for crossing open water in the fog by sea kayak, bushwhacking between lakes on a wilderness canoe trip, or trekking through trailless hills, these are the apps that have earned an icon on my home screen.
Our Favorite Tarp Setup Technique For Canoe And Kayak Camping
Sure, you’re a paddling Jedi, but can you setup shelter? Follow these tips to erect a tarp shelter on your next kayak or canoe camping trip.
The 7 Best All-Inclusive Canoe Trips In Minnesota
Canoe camping is an adventure, but it’s also a vacation and these Minnesota trips are the closest thing paddlers will get to resort living.
