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Exclusive reporting, in-depth features and can't-miss long reads
Deep Dive
Oct 5, 2026
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5 min read
Builder Reid McLachlan spent decades decoding how to build this “diabolically difficult” design.
Sep 30, 2026
4 min read
How a skeptical sea kayak instructor discovers the quickest route to bigger adventures is letting someone else lead
Sep 16, 2026
2 min read
Builder Reid McLachlan spent decades decoding how to build this “diabolically difficult” design. Discover how Reid McLachlan spent 35 years decoding a nearly forgotten canoe-building technique and finally built the first cedar rib canoe in 77 years. Enjoy an exclusive preview from issue 75.
Sep 14, 2026
3 min read
After a kidney transplant gave him a second chance, Stephen Kesting set his sights on a 1,000-mile solo Barren Lands expedition
Aug 26, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
A veteran raft guide reveals the eight essentials they never hit the river without
Aug 12, 2026
What if the crowded canoe country we’re seeing isn’t a crisis, but rather a sign that decades of outdoor advocacy are finally paying off? That’s the thought that crossed Kevin Callan’s mind last summer while waiting at a busy portage.
Aug 8, 2026
Specials & Giveaways
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Jul 18, 2026
In Tennessee, three iconic rivers and the culture around them have shaped generations of paddlers and keep them coming back
Paddling This Week
Jul 15, 2026
Kelsey Pfendler spent nearly 44 days crossing the mid-Pacific in a 21-foot boat
Jul 13, 2026
Even with new cell phones allowing satellite messaging, a handheld VHF radio is the most practical means of communication on the water
Jul 3, 2026
Read the full story on the unfolding investigation and what paddlers need to know.
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Jun 17, 2026
7 min read
Whitewater rescue pros weigh in with best practices for sketchy situations
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
The Summer issue of Paddling is packed with everything paddlers love most about the season.
May 27, 2026
What the longtime kayak guide refuses to leave behind
May 20, 2026
We wanted to give you an exclusive look inside America’s largest private collection of kayaks.
May 13, 2026
Discover why trail salads are this editor’s favorite camp meal—hearty, delicious and surprisingly fresh, even on day 30 of a trip.
May 11, 2026
May 6, 2026
Your exclusive look at a gripping story from our current issue, where a canoeing close call quickly turned serious.
Apr 29, 2026
Your exclusive look at our editor's essentials for early spring and late fall canoe campers.
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
What you need to know about tide tables to help keep you safe on the coast
