There’s nothing like being on the water to enjoy nature, enjoy company, get some exercise or throw in a line. Know these basic paddling safety essentials so you can keep enjoying it your whole life.
If you canoe camp in bear country—which includes much of North America and parts of Scandinavia—you need to understand and follow bear safety to protect you, your group and the local bear population.
Naming the 6 top canoe destinations is sort of like naming the 6 best ice cream flavors. It depends who you ask!
Here’s our list of 6 top canoe destinations in North America…