Canoe & Kayak Magazine
Oldest Paddle Maker in US Turns 150

Oldest Paddle Maker in US Turns 150

Shaw & Tenney, the oldest manufacturer of oars and paddles in the U.S. and the third oldest manufacturer of marine products, turns 150 this year.

No Permits-Try One of These Rivers

No Permits-Try One of These Rivers

Discover lesser-known gems like the hassle-free multi-day runs on this list.

Canoeing Afghanistan - A Surprising Destination

Canoeing Afghanistan - A Surprising Destination

The fierce nation has dealt with occupation by British, Russian, Taliban, and American forces in the last century. How would it deal with 2 paddlers?

New England's North Forest Canoe Trail

New England's North Forest Canoe Trail

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine.

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.

Whitewater 2008

Whitewater 2008

Now on the stands it's Canoe & Kayak's annual Whitewater issue.

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.”

Birth of the Old Town Clipper

Birth of the Old Town Clipper

The story of the Old Town Tripper canoe and how Lew Gilman defied industry science to create the popular Discovery polyethylene canoe.

Borealis Women Head North Once Again

Borealis Women Head North Once Again

June of 2008 they will paddle from Great Slave Lake to the coastal town of Kugluktuk, Nunavut via the Emile, Coppermine and Rae Rivers.

Washington's Grand Canyon - The Elwha

Washington's Grand Canyon - The Elwha

Beginning in 2008, the two dams that span the Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State will be removed.