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Daily Kayaking Tours in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, is a city where you can easily connect with the outdoors. The islands, bays and waterways around Vancouver offer ample opportunities to see wildlife, including whales, seals and eagles. One of the best ways to see the vastness of beauty is from a kayak. Daily kayak tours are available from many outfitters. Some feature full day,… read more
Kayak Tours in Seattle

If you are looking for a different view point of Seattle and the surrounding areas, consider a kayak tour. Throughout the summer months, outfitters offer tours with experienced guides. On the tours, you can learn about the history of the area, view wildlife and see the Cascade and Olympia Mountains. Kayaks and paddles are provided by outfitters with the tour… read more
Kayak Tours in the Middle Keys

The Florida Keys often conjure up images of white-sand beaches, hammocks strung between tropical palms, azure waters and a laid-back lifestyle. The land depicted in "Margaritaville" also offers many opportunities for sea kayaking in mangrove forests and protected waters. There are several kayak outfitters that offer tours through the Middle Keys. read more
Kayak Tours in Oregon

Kayaking in Oregon involves plenty of touring options, including whitewater trips on the Rogue River, calm island estuaries in the Willamette River and the lakes at Mt. Hood. Paddlers can enjoy native birds and wildlife along the way. Many kayaking outfitters and rental services in Oregon offer tours, including some that come with kayaking lessons. read more
Delaware Kayak Tours

Delaware was the first official state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, doing so on Dec. 7, 1787. Delaware, in addition to the long-standing cultural history in the country, has a long tradition of nautical and natural history. Delaware enjoys an Atlantic coast, wetlands and shares parts of the Delaware River with Pennsylvania. Kayaking opportunities abound i… read more

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RV Parks & Campgrounds Near Polk County, WI

Polk County, Wis., is in the northwest corner of the state on the Minnesota border. The county has 39 square miles of lakes and water access for boating, fishing and kayak-touring. Within the county, there are townships and villages, i… read more
RV Parks in the Milan, Ohio Area

Milan, Ohio, (pronounced MYE-lin) is a small community near Lake Erie and lays claim to being the home of Thomas Edison. Being close to Lake Erie provides opportunities for sailing, fishing, kayak-touring and scuba diving. The Pickerel… read more
RV Parks in Montgomery County, Texas

Montgomery County, Texas is part of the Houston--Sugar Land--Baytown Metropolitan Area. The Montgomery County Preserve and Nature Walk, and Lake Conroe Park are within the county and offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating and… read more
Ely, Minnesota Campgrounds

With the Boundary Waters nearby, Ely, Minn., is a popular destination for outdoor activities. Canoeing and kayak-touring abound during the spring, summer and fall in the Ely area. There are hundreds of lakes and ponds for paddlers. Ang… read more
RV Campsites Near Sylvan Beach, New York

Sylvan Beach, New York is a mid-sized community on the shores of Oneida Lake in the central part of the Empire State. Lake fishing, canoeing, kayak-touring, and road bicycling opportunities abound in the region. In autumn there are roa… read more
RV Campsites near Plummer, Idaho

Plummer, Idaho, is a small town near larger Coeur D'Alene in the northern panhandle of the state. Visitors to the region can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, river rafting, kayaking, backpacking, rock-climbing, bouldering, a… read more
RV Parks in South Haven, Minnesota

South Haven, Minnesota, is a mid-sized community in the St. Cloud region of the state. As Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," the South Haven area maintains that tradition with many lakes and tributaries in its environs.… read more
Kayaking Tours in Crystal Beach, Florida

Crystal Beach, Florida is a small community in the Tampa Bay area of the state. The community is on the Gulf of Mexico. There are miles of white, sandy beaches along the community. The waters around Boggy and Sutherland Bayous are prot… read more
Kayak Tours of Wilderness Systems in Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a 72-mile stretch of islands in the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina. The popular vacation destination is also a protected national resource that has become one of the most visited national… read more
Brockton, MA, Area Kayak Tours

Brockton, Massachusetts, is a mid-size city near Cape Cod. Cape Cod has access to miles of sandy beaches, grasslands and tidal flats. During the summer months, Cape Cod and the Brockton area are home to many seasonal tourist operations… read more
Touring Vs. Recreational Kayak

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How to Avoid Flipping Your Touring Kayak

Touring kayaks are longer and more stable than white-water kayaks and are designed to stay upright even in rough ocean surf. They have long waterlines and low centers of gravity that make them track well and eat up minor jolts and wave… read more
Georgia Kayak Clubs

In the state of Georgia you can find both whitewater and sea kayaking opportunities. Kayak clubs throughout the state do daily and multi day trips to rivers, reservoirs and bodies of water within the state. read more
Hawaii Kayak Fishing Tours

In Hawaii, you don't need a license to fish the ocean water that surrounds the islands. But you do need a way to get to the fish. In recent years, tours that combine sea kayaking with fishing are attracting visitors for day or half-day… read more
How to Kayak in Streamwood, Illinois

Streamwood, Illinois, is a bedroom community of metropolitan Chicago. The region is in the Northern Illinois Water Trails area and near Lake Michigan, making it a prime region for kayak touring. Lake Michigan affords kayakers many plac… read more

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