Bike Rafting 101
Discover the essentials of bike rafting, a hybrid adventure combining mountain biking and packrafting. Learn about the gear, trip planning, and tips to explore trails and rivers seamlessly.
Category Paddling
We dive into all things rafts, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and other watercraft to expand our adventures beyond the shore into rivers, lakes, and even the open ocean. Sure, most boats are too big for our nomadic lifestyle, but inflatable watercraft not only fit onto the compartments of our truck bed but also our backpacks and bikes allowing us to wander beyond the marina and boat launch to reach backcountry put-in points and explore remote stretches of waterfront. Discover our favorite paddle destinations along with products and techniques.
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Frontenac State Park
Experience bluff side views of the Mississippi from Fontenac State Park overlooking Frontenac, Minnesota, along the Great River Road scenic byway.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
Hike, bike, view wildlife, and explore the Mississippi bluffs of Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings, Minnesota, along the Great River Road.
Paddling Portsmouth Mine
Paddle Portsmouth Mine by canoe, kayak, raft, or SUP, a flooded open pit iron mine in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in central Minnesota.
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
These flooded former open-pit mines are now a draw with extensive red dirt mountain bike trails, clear lakes to paddle, and camping at Minnesota's Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
Lake Bemidji State Park
Fish, hike, bike, and float around Lake Bemidji State Park's beach, forest, and even a bog. Part of the Mississippi River and Minnesota's Great River Road.
Minnesota’s Great River Road Trip
Explore the Mississippi's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, historic destinations, & quirky stops along Minnesota's Great River Road trip.
Itasca State Park
Hike, bike, paddle, camp, and explore the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Paddle Minnesota
Grab your paddle and explore Minnesota's lakes and rivers by kayak, canoe, raft, and SUP from Boundary Waters to Mississippi National River.
Watery Roads
Expand your horizons beyond the trail. Paddle lakes, rivers, and open water outdoor adventure with pack rafting (aka packrafting) for overlanders.