4 Best Places to Kayak in the US

Heading off on an adventure in the great outdoors is one of the best ways to get away from the stress of daily life. To really shake off the hustle and bustle of the city or the day-to-day grind wherever you live, there’s nothing like going to the waters to take a kayaking vacation. 

The vast, dramatic landscapes of the United States are full of extraordinary and unusual places to paddle, and the combination of beautiful scenery and exciting, white-water adventure is pretty hard to beat. So, for your next vacation, why not head out onto the water, explore nature a little further, and get a different perspective on life.

These are some of the best places to kayak in the US:

Florida

Kayaking might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Florida – too many gators, surely! But the Sunshine State offers up some of the most interesting paddling around.

Tampa Bay is a big cruising port, and also offers great kayaking, with the chance to see alligators, turtles, snakes, and mangrove trees just a stone’s throw from the city. Further north, the amazing natural springs around the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers are peace and beauty personified, perfect for relaxed boating down crystal clear spring runs.

Florida offers both saltwater and freshwater kayaking.

Colorado River

The main event of a kayaking vacation on the Colorado River is the extraordinary opportunity to paddle through a true American icon, the epic and astonishing Grand Canyon. Still, the Colorado River itself is pretty special, too. 1,450 miles long, running through seven separate states (and Mexico!) as well as 11 National Parks, it has dramatic landscapes, adrenaline-pumping rapids, serene shallows, and a vast range of amazing flora and fauna to spot. It is one of the grandest and most majestic spots in the US, maybe even the planet, and guarantees an experience you won’t forget in a hurry.

Prince William Sound

Described as a ‘kayaker’s paradise,’ the stunning scenery that surrounds Prince William Sound provides the perfect backdrop for a wonderful kayaking adventure in Alaska.

With the vast, snow-capped Chugach Mountains and huge icebergs as a background, paddling through the Chugach National Forest is an astonishing opportunity to see bears, humpback whales, seals, and sea-lions, as well as towering trees and powerful waterfalls.

Kayaking in Prince William Sound is a real eye-opener and a real showcase of some of the awesome grandeur of the great outdoors.

Devil’s River

Flowing between two Mexican deserts, Chihuahua and Tamaulipas, Devil’s River crosses the border to pass through a pretty remote part of southern Texas as well. For experienced adventurers, it doesn’t get much better than this–with tough rapids, crystal clear waters, and bleak but gorgeous desert scenery as far as the eye can see. You’ll need a three-day expedition to get the full experience, with everything you need to survive packed. But for brave travelers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Conclusion

The US is full of magnificent places for kayaking, from Alaska to Florida and everywhere in between. Take a look at the suggestions above and you won’t go far wrong. Happy paddling!

 

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