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.

Chris paddling between golden rocks rising out of Elephant Butte Lake in a yellow Kokopelli packraft.

Paddling Elephant Butte Lake

Raft, kayak, canoe, or generally paddle the rocky shore of Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a reservoir of the Rio

Man in a yellow raft paddling on a lake with desert brush and saguaro cactus in the background.

Paddling Salt River

Raft, kayak, canoe, and paddle Salt River, and outdoor adventure destination winding through Tonto National Forest to Phoenix, Arizona.

Avion C11 truck camper surrounded by wild sage and pink clouds at sunrise.

Theodore Roosevelt Lake

Road Trip Adventures

Located two hours east of Phoenix, Arizona, Theodore Roosevelt Lake is a destination for paddling, hiking, camping, and other water

Man paddling in a yellow raft on a pond surrounded by golden reeds with a pink bluff rising in the background at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.

Paddling Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Grab your raft, kayak, canoe, or SUP to paddle the three ponds of Dead Horse Ranch State Park outside Cottonwood,

Man in a yellow raft paddling past a yellow rock in Lake Powell.

Paddling Lone Rock

Explore the sandy west shore of Lake Powell paddling Lone Rock Beach by raft, kayak, canoe, SUP, or other watercraft.

Man in a yellow raft paddling around a corner of pink sandstone cliffs in Antelope Canyon off Lake Powell in Norther Arizona.

Paddling Antelope Canyon

Paddle Antelope Canyon's dramatic pink rock walls off Lake Powell outside of Page, Arizona. Ideal for exploring by raft, kayak,

Man paddling in a yellow raft on Lake Mead.

Paddling Lake Mead

Fed by the Colorado River and stopped by the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead is a fun paddling destination east of

1970 Avion C11 truck camper parked in a lot at the Warriors Path State Park in Tennessee.

Warriors Path State Park

Warriors Path State Park is a great place to camp, hike, bike, fish, and kayak in northeast Tennessee. The park

Man standing along the lakeside holding a fishing rod.

Top 10 Outdoor Activities

Land Between the Lakes

The forests, lakes, and wildlife of Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky & Tennessee offer hiking, fishing, camping, and many

Avion C11 truck camper parked on the shore line under the shade of a tree.

Piney Campground

Road Trip Adventures

Piney Campground is a great place to camp if you are looking for a quiet place to relax or an

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