Discover techniques for exiting your kayak safely, whether on calm waters or after a capsize. Perfect your disembark with our step-by-step guide.

Explore Coldwater Lake with our review of the Mt. St. Helens REI guided kayaking tour, with Flatwater Kayak club photos and videos.

Kayak in the Pacific Northwest and witness Chinook salmon migration at Seattle's Ballard Locks. Discover tips for salmon-watching from your boat.

Explore wildlife kayaking in the Pacific Northwest, discover harbor seals in Shilshole Bay, and learn about marine conservation for a responsible adventure.

Explore Ballad Locks by water, the second most popular attraction in Seattle. The paddle route starts in a saltwater harbor, past resident seals, then through the Ballard Locks "water elevator" to a freshwater lake.

Milwaukie Bay Park is a small launch point on the Willamette River. See photos from our testing the foldable Oru Beach LT kayak out on a cooler, cloudier paddling day.

See our our unboxing experience of a new Oru Beach LT kayak, and learn our first impressions of this flat water folding model.

If you’re an avid kayaker who’s dreamed of adventuring in a Winnebago 4x4 Revel camper van – a popular RV camper van built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, then this is the article for you.

At 79, I discovered the joys of flat water kayaking with my daughter. This guide shares our serene adventures, some health benefits, and what I’ve learning for a safe paddling experience.

Learn to recognize and stay safe from freshwater toxic algae blooms while kayaking. In this article, we’ll give you the toxic algae 101 and resources for the latest news.

Take a visual tour of three prime paddling routes for stunning recreational kayaking along Portland’s iconic Willamette River: Ross Island, Hog Island, and Oregon City.

If you’re visiting this charming town along the scenic Columbia River Gorge, be sure to carve out some time for a breathtaking kayaking adventure.

See a photo journey of our picturesque paddling adventure at Trillium Lake, and learn tips for a seamless paddling adventure amidst the tranquil alpine lakes of Mt. Hood National Forest.

Unlock the joys of family kayaking and foster bonding, teach safety, and instill a love for nature. Dive into the unique adventure of tandem kayaking for lifelong learning and fun.

Picture this: you're in the heart of the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, the sun is dipping below the horizon, and you're on the water, soaking in the beautiful sunset from a tandem kayak with someone you cherish.

Learn how to plan a river clean-up with fellow kayakers. Our step-by-step guide on organizing effective and safe clean-up efforts can help protect our waters and wildlife.