“Oh shoot!” came the voice of Dean.First and foremost, bring and wear your lifejacket. A United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device is tremendous insurance if you ever tip over.

On a wilderness whitewater trip, losing a boat can be devastating. To help prevent this, we include these items in our canoe outfitting. Don’t worry, the video footage of my canoe dumping and wrapping ...

The 27th annual event kicks off Sunday. The tradition is sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in conjunction with the Illinois Paddling Association and supported by Prairie State ...

You’ll want a PFD that’s light, comfortable, and easy to take off, since you’ll probably won’t want to wear it on longer portages. I’d suggest looking for a PFD that’s trimly cut, like the MTI Reflex ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a chance to canoe and kayak on the Mississippi River on September 6. The float will start at Trail of Tears State Park ...

The Macon Witches Float is back after a hiatus last year. The event, which started in 2021, invites people to float, row or paddle along the river in Halloween costumes and benefits Macon Periods ...