Canoeing—paddling an open canoe either solo or tandem—is a centuries-old form of transportation here in North America. Modern canoeing, for recreation and adventure trips, made its way to Europe over the years and enjoys popularity there as well.
Bending Branches Pro Team member Anderson Guedes kayak fishes in his native Brazil and produces video content sharing both the rewards and the dangers of the environment there.
Kate Wright, our Director of Marketing here at Bending Branches, and her husband, Adam Mahler, took their 13-month-old daughter Poppy on her first multi-day canoe trip recently.
Michael O’Dwyer is a passionate canoeist and sea kayaker who is currently immersed in creating a guidebook featuring paddling routes in the region of Sweden where he lives. His goal is to share beautiful, lesser-known canoe and kayak routes for others to discover and enjoy.
The Mobile-Tensaw Delta in the southwest corner of Alabama is home to the Bartram Canoe Trail—170 miles of both intimate and vast waterways leading to the ocean.
When it comes time to introduce your kids to canoeing or kayaking, here are a few suggestions so your chosen destination goes toward a fun and memorable experience for everyone
Canoeists everywhere—especially wilderness canoeists—will appreciate reading Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters by Cary J. Griffith. It'll hit home, whether we’ve been anywhere near that type of event or not.
The Complete Paddler (TCP) has been North America’s largest paddlesports shop since 2005. Its Toronto headquarters is just minutes from Lake Ontario and just a couple of hours from some of Canada’s best canoeing destinations.
If you’re new to canoeing, new to your area, or simply ready for a new adventure, there are several avenues you can explore to find the best canoe trip options close to you.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeast Minnesota is America’s most-visited wilderness area. Several Minnesota-based organizations have arisen to help protect this important environment along with tens of thousands of concerned citizens.
Whitewater the Canoe Centre (WWTCC) is a paddlesports specialty shop near London, England, located on the banks of the River Thames. It’s been serving canoeists and kayakers in their region since 1954.
Ever wonder what to bring along for a kayak fishing and camping trip? Bending Branches Regional Ambassador Moo Lee shares his gear list with us from a recent trip of his.
Kristen Elgo has been a volunteer with San Diego Girl Scouts for more than a decade. She and other adult volunteers have gotten ACA certified so they can pass on their love of canoeing and kayaking to the girls they serve.
Camp Manito-wish YMCA is one of the top wilderness camps in the country. 2023 staffer Dave Scott co-led a 45-day canoe trip in northern Canada and shared his experience with us.
Lake Superior isn’t known as an ideal canoe camping lake because of its vast size and unpredictable weather. But Canadians Jon and Erin took 11 days in 2023 for such a trip along some of its northern shoreline.
