I Love Whitewater Kayaking
Paddling Rivers is a Magical Experience
Photo of the
Nooksack River
by Brett Baunton
Whitewater kayaking is a unique way to explore our incredible
planet and all of the scenery it has to offer.
What is whitewater kayaking? It's an adventure sport that involves
navigating rivers in a decked kayak, and wouldn't you know it? There are
multiple different whitewater kayak models and a variety of paddling
styles that you can explore as you learn!
Here are a few examples of different whitewater kayaking styles:
- River running
- Creeking
- Slalom
- Play boating
- Squirt boating
Washington has approximately 70,439 miles of river, of which 197 miles are designated as wild and scenic—less than 3/10ths of 1% of the state’s river miles.