CanoeSport Outfitters

Our Tybee Island 2022 trip review

Traditional vs. Euro paddles and big vs. small blades.

Jeff outlines his 7 favorite river routes in Iowa

Being a participant in a guided trip can greatly reduce the stress and time required to organize and execute a trip of your own.

It was a beautiful Sunday in early fall. My wife and I had been in Arnold’s Park visiting my parents. We’d brought along my solo canoe so...

I have led over 2 dozen wilderness destination trips and countless instructional lessons and have been fortunate to never have a serious...

So you have decided to try out paddle sports and possibly purchase a kayak. Wonderful! Paddling is a great way to get on the water and...

At 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th, eleven University of Iowa students, my co-guide from Grinnell College, and myself piled into two...

After more than twenty years at CanoeSport Outfitters, I’m still frequently asked, “How did you come to start a paddling store in...

For many paddlers and cyclists the most stressful part of the day is transporting their canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or bicycle to the...