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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 just recently got done with my 3rd kayak fishing tournament of the year. I have been really looking forward to this tournament for...

I have jumped head first into the world of kayak fishing. I recently took my new Wilderness Systems ATAK 140 on our Everglades National...

Picking out your first kayak can be a bit of an overwhelming experience. I’ve decided to document my thought process, and why I...

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

On February 21st 2015, CanoeSport paddlers Jennifer Hurst and Casey Holmes (me) traveled down south in search of softer waters and a...

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...