They’re not just pool toys anymore. Inflatable kayak, canoes, and rafts take some of the fear factor out of whitewater for paddling newbies. The first time I took on Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue ...

April showers bring May flowers, but they also can send people to the hospital, or worse yet, the morgue. Swollen, raging rivers can spell trouble for paddlers. Small riffles turn into fast-charging ...

Kayaks give you unrivaled access to quiet lakes, rushing rivers and hidden inlets. And, on calm water, they require little-to-no technical skill. The only problem with ‘yaks is when you’re out of the ...