
			Birds eye view of a paddler on Washington's Skykomish River When I must leave the great river O bury me close to its wave And let my canoe and my paddle Be the only mark over my grave -from My Bark Canoe - translated by Frank Oliver. Readers picks from www.canoekayak.com: An Uncertain Path Ecuador Whitewater Adventure


No Permits-Try One of These Rivers Discover lesser-known gems like the hassle-free multi-day runs on this list. New England's North Forest Canoe Trail The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine. Nahanni River Solo Canoe Trip Luc Bedard paddles a canoe, solo, down Canada's Nahanni River. Yellowstone Canoe Trip Sawyer barely crests 100 pounds, but he's comfortable in class 3 water and already has a trip resume many adults will never achieve. Canoe Costa Rica Costa Rica holds bragging rights to endless beaches, fertile valleys, rugged cloud-forested mountains, and more than 100 volcanoes.	Learning to Kayak Can Be Intimidating Learning to kayak can be intimidating. Canoe Paddling - Focus on the Basics How to keep bugs out of your forward paddling stroke....now how to get them out of your bed is another story. Getting the Hole Story Is a hole friend or foe? By learning to read the water, and knowing your own ability, you'll be able to tell if you should drop in or stay out. Paddlers Terms A glossary of uncommon paddling terms. Are Whitewater Canoeists Endangered? Are open boaters disappearing from whitewater rivers?	Buying a Whitewater Kayak New school, old school, creek boat, play boat - how on earth can you sort them all out? We'll help, with this introduction to whitewater kayaks from the 2004 Canoe & Kayak Buyer's Guide. Six New Whitewater Kayaks Whitewater Kayak Review of 6 New kayaks for 2008 Essential Gear - Water Sandals Every boater needs a pair of water-worthy bombproof sandals to keep their feet safe. Rescue Tow Systems The right gear can be a lifesaver Summer Gear Sunny days and soaring temps call for the right gear. Here’s a look at what’s out there now to complete your paddling season tool kit. Canoes in the News - Gear Review New Canoe Designs help push the envelope using new materials and modifying traditional design parameters.