Springfield is located in the southern portion of Virginia’s Fairafax County just north of where the Occoquan River meets the Potomac. It was originally founded as a station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in 1847. Today the town is
Experience the beauty for Bourne, Massachusetts and Buzzards Bay from your canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. The Buzzards Bay coast offers paddlers dozens of gorgeous and protected bays, coves, rivers and estuaries to explore. Glide across still freshwater ponds, slice
When you think of Detroit, Michigan your first thoughts may be of automobiles and sports. But Detroit is a great place for nature lovers as well. The city is home to the only international wildlife preserve located in North America
The small Westchester town of Bedford lies 48 miles outside of New York City. It’s known for drawing Hollywood A-Listers, but is also a popular destination for kayakers, canoers and other water lovers as well. It is situated between the
From fresh mountain air and rushing rivers to cool sea breezes and calm coastal waters, Georgia offers every kind of kayaking you could imagine. There’s urban kayaking in Atlanta, beach combing along the uninhabited barrier islands, secluded swamp waters and
The Hudson River is a kayaker’s dream, extending over 300 miles from northern Saratoga County in the Adirondacks all the way down to Battery Park in Manhattan. It’s a wonderful choice for reconnecting with nature and escaping the hustle and
While many kayakers think of summer as the ideal paddling season with its long days and warmer weather, fall can be just as good. Especially if your goal is to glimpse the beautiful fall foliage. Leaf-peeping from your kayak or
With their famous sea caves, the Apostle Islands offer some of the best kayaking in the world and among them is Madeline Island. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a 22-island archipelago with more than 500 square miles of Lake Superior
If you love being out on the water kayaking or canoeing and have a dog, it’s time to bring your two loves together. Paddling with your pup can be a fun bonding experience, especially for dogs who enjoy the water.
No matter when you are kayaking, whether it’s in the warm summer months or cooler fall and winter, you should always dress for submersion. There’s always a chance that you may end up in the water so you should dress
