Kayaking, SUPing and Canoeing on Fish Lake
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals Fish Lake Regional Park is one of the nicest paddling spots in the Twin Cities. There are many reasons …
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Book Review: The Paddleboard Bible
The Paddleboard Bible: The Complete Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding, by Dave Price, truly is a complete guide to one of Minnesota’s favorite water sports. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP for short) has …
Twin Cities Kayaking Rentals and Tours
John Schulte, owner of Twin Cities Kayaking, has a unique approach to renting kayaks. Instead of asking you to go to him, he brings his kayaks to you. John has …
Top 10 Reasons the Outdoors Beats the Gym
The Outdoors outperforms a gym in so many ways. And I’ll freely admit, I’m biased. I strongly dislike exercising inside. I always have. And I’m not against gyms. I know …
Paddleboard at Bryant Lake Regional Park
Eden Prairie/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals There’s plenty of paddling to be had at Bryant Lake Regional Park, with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals on-site …
Kayak the Rum River
St. Francis to Ramsey/Anoka County • Vehicle permit needed in Rum River Central Regional Park • No on-site rentals The Rum River is one of the Twin Cities’ most popular …
Kayak the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Minneapolis/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals at Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes is hugely popular with kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddle boarders—and for good …
Kayaking at Phalen Regional Park
Saint Paul/Ramsey County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals One of the paddling gems in the Twin Cities is the lake chain through Phalen and Keller Regional Parks. …
Kayaking the Mississippi in Anoka County
Roadside Park to Mississippi Point Park • Anoka & Hennepin Counties We have the 4th longest river in the world right in our backyard. The Mississippi River forms the borders …
Gear Review: Advanced Elements ‘Sport’ Inflatable Kayak
Advanced Element’s Sport inflatable kayak is a super-easy-to-use, light and very maneuverable recreational kayak. I bought mine a year ago and absolutely love it! You won’t win any speed records. …