Nothing is as serene as paddling down a glassy river or stream on a cool spring day in a canoe.
And nothing is as exhilarating as whitewater wilderness paddling. Although the American Canoe Association recommends that you canoe with a minimum of three people or two crafts, recreational canoeists frequently enjoy canoeing in a single canoe with a partner or solo. Unfortunately, even calm waters can conceal rocky crevices, high waters or lurking dangers. Good judgment, common sense and preventative measures go a long way to insure a safe, memorable canoeing trip. Become knowledgeable about the sport before you plunge right into it.