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They’re not just pool toys anymore. Inflatable kayak, canoes, and rafts take some of the fear factor out of whitewater for paddling newbies. The first time I took on Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue ...

Never go out on the water without a personal flotation device (PFD), helmet, and sports sandals or tennis shoes. Your guide will school you on how to ride the rapids sans boat: Float on your back feet ...

There’s no question that kayaking is a fantastic way to exercise while getting back to nature and the great outdoors. Not a lot beats a day on the water, whether it’s to relax, swim, catch fish or get ...

There is nothing quite as joyful as the sound children make when you splash into the wave of a big rapid. There’s the sound before impact — “whoooaaa …” — followed by the boat exploring in water and ...

Inflatable kayaks are a great way to get out on the water, whether you’re fishing a local pond, touring a tranquil bay, or splashing your way through whitewater. Stable, sleek and, above all, fun, ...