The tea-hued waters of the Los Angeles River were running knee-deep and mostly free of harmful bacteria recently when George Wolfe stepped into the belly of a bobbing, 16-foot canoe. “Let’s go for a ...

I’ve kayaked everywhere from the swamps in Florida to the mangroves in Saint Thomas and the harbors in San Diego, but there’s something special about paddling in L.A. If you’re used to gazing out to ...

While spending time in the Pacific Northwest, you might notice that thrilling whitewater rapids surround you in Oregon. The Beaver State’s rivers and lakes are thus ideal for kayaking. Look no further ...

Watercraft sales exploded during the pandemic, and many more garages now have kayaks in them. But do you know how to get the best workout in one? Mathew Skeels demonstrates proper paddling technique.

Some people like the idea of a relaxing, beach-resort holiday abroad. Ten-time kayak world champion Claire O'Hara, however, prefers to take her sport with her when she heads overseas. “Throughout my ...

Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a ...