Head northwest along the Potomac River about 15 miles from Washington, D.C., and you'll find a world-class whitewater playground. The Great Falls area of this mighty river — steeped in history — has ...

After years of training, my 13-year-old daughter and I recently rose to the challenge and met a long-term goal of paddling a multiday whitewater river, in a canoe, without spills, swims or mishaps.

Question: Where would you suggest learning how to whitewater kayak in the Southeast? Tammy Tampa, FL Adventure Adviser: Lucky for you (and me, too), there’s a pretty simple answer to your question.

Question: I’m looking for a long weekend whitewater canoe trip within driving distance from New York — any ideas? Thanks! David Pelesko Roselle, New Jersey Adventure Adviser: Here are a couple of ...

A kayaker paddles through whitewater on the St. Francis River. This story first appeared in the Outdoors newsletter. Click here to learn more and sign up. The only whitewater paddling between Kentucky ...

A tribute to Roger Paris, a French expat whose paddling influence and teaching legacy is unequaled in the annals of North American whitewater kayaking. Roger Paris could be the most influential figure ...

Once upon a time, whitewater slalom competitions — which encompasses whitewater canoeing and kayaking — were held on natural stretches of whitewater. The rules were (and are) deceptively simple.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - International whitewater competition returns to Wausau Whitewater Park when The North American Whitewater Open Canoe Slalom Championships are held June 23 - 25. Competitors will ...

In the 1970s, canoeing was not a well-known way of spending one’s time. Even more fringe was whitewater canoeing in open, unwieldy aluminum canoes that were difficult to control, took to rocks like ...