Hundreds gathered Sunday morning under cloudy late spring skies to take part in the 68-year tradition of paddling the Des Plaines River.

Born out of necessity and refined over the ages, the best kayaks are as much tools as they are watercraft. But settling on ...

Saturday's racers also included veteran boater Larry Hazard of Janesville, who uses an approximately 40-year-old canoe and kayak cross that he calls a "canak." Hazard said his love of seeing ...

The Paradise City Arts Festival, considered the region's "unofficial" start to summer, returns this Memorial Day weekend.

You don’t have to go to the Boundary Waters to have fun paddling a canoe. In Minnesota, we pride ourselves on being connected ...

Make a splash this summer with stand-up paddling, aqua dance, overnighting on the water or whatever else floats your boat.

New York had its lowest boating fatality rate since the 1970s — but officials still urge caution while on the water.

33. See cougars, capybaras, jaguars, tigers, tapirs, bears, otters, koalas, kookaburas and more at the Palm Beach Zoo. Bring ...

Just moved to Charlotte and ready to get on the water? This guide breaks down the best public access points for swimming, ...

Calm water or big waves? Lots of parking or quiet stretches? Hiking nearby? Cape Cod has so many options for great beaches.

Find kayaking, bike rides, nature hikes, concerts, museums, aerobics and groovy eats. Plus, insight on beach accessibility ...

Are you looking for some family-friendly vacation ideas to try in Florida this year? There are plenty of options, depending ...