December 2011

Flood of the Century
In 2011, as historic floods swept America —including the highest flow ever recorded on the mississippi--a few intrepid canoeists and kayakers seized the chance to paddle the unprecedented. Here are their stories.
Home Waters
Looking back on two decades spent exploring the rugged and surprisingly remote Channel Islands wilderness, just off the crowded Southern California coast.
Put in
Operation Ellesmere, Paddle Oregon, Lake Superior's super-kids, a salute to whitewater's very own Batman, and canoeing firsts from Colorado to the NFCT. Plus, the ultimate source to sea
What's new in gear
A complete rundown of the best new kayaks, canoes, rafts, SUPs, paddles and accessories for 2012
Skills
Cold weater paddling
Aquaphile
Lobster Lake