Canoe & Kayak Magazine
US National Parks - Spectacular Paddling

US National Parks - Spectacular Paddling

They’ve been designated national parks for one reason: they’re awesome. The National Park Service administrates 391 units, from Denali National Park to the Lincoln Memorial.

New York City Water Trail Map Debuts

New York City Water Trail Map Debuts

Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Queens Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski celebrated the official launch of the NYC Water Trail Map & Guide

C & K Staff Blog's - Kate 4/6

C & K Staff Blog's - Kate 4/6

Notes from the field from the staff at Canoe & Kayak. We'll be rotating reports from the editing staff -Rico, Jeff, Kate, Robert, and JB plus our ad dept. crew - Jim, Nick and Scott

C & K Staff Blog  - Jim 4/2

C & K Staff Blog - Jim 4/2

Notes from the field from the Editing staff at Canoe & Kayak We'll be rotating reports from Rico, Jeff, Kate, Robert, and JB

New Film Festival Opens in Colorado

New Film Festival Opens in Colorado

The inaugural 5Point Film Festival in Carbondale, Colorado will feature Rush Sturges in his new film, Source, as well as a panel discussion with his dad Peter about inspiring youth in the outdoors.

Test Driving 6 New Sea Kayaks

Test Driving 6 New Sea Kayaks

Gear review of 6 new boats for 2008.

Watch NYC's Fireworks From Your  Kayak

Watch NYC's Fireworks From Your Kayak

worth traveling to Manhattan for: Kayaking the Hudson River. At night. On the Fourth of July.

"Babs" Circumnavigates South Island

2400 kilomteres and 94 days later Babs (Barbro Lindman) returned to Picton, New Zealand after circumnavigating the South Island of New Zealand.

Sea Kayaking Yellowstone Lake

Sea Kayaking Yellowstone Lake

The snow fell during the night, piling around the tents and covering the boats in a white shroud. I stuck my head out the door and recoiled from the cold. The thermometer read just 20 degrees. No wonder my feet were chilled.

C & K Staff Blog's - Jeff 3/19

C & K Staff Blog's - Jeff 3/19

22nd annual event has epic water to go with epic rides.

Essential Gear - Water Sandals

Essential Gear - Water Sandals

Every boater needs a pair of water-worthy bombproof sandals to keep their feet safe.

Canoecopia Just Keeps Getting Better

Canoecopia Just Keeps Getting Better

"Canoecopia is a mixture of a consumer event, paddling exhibition, outdoor school and family reunion.” said Darren Bush, co-owner of Rutabaga. "It’s the sort of event that brings people back every year to see what’s new in paddling, but also to see fellow paddlers and enjoy that community.”

Kayak Fishing by Mothership

Kayak Fishing by Mothership

Southern California’s best kayak fishing destinations lie far beyond paddling reach. Those places are the thick kelp beds and rocky shallows of the windswept Channel Islands, spots the most audacious power boaters avoid.

A Midwinter Kayaker's Tale

A Midwinter Kayaker's Tale

Ken Campbell's historic first winter attempt at circumnavigating Vancouver Island,Canada.

How To Build A Kayak - Part 2

How To Build A Kayak - Part 2

That’s a tandem sea kayak kit scattered about out there. I ordered it from Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis a few weeks ago, and it arrived on my doorstep in three boxes and a scroll of plans.