WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
Canoeing
Most people are attracted to water in a natural setting. Among the most ancient means of water travel is canoeing, Baltimore Map and it remains a popular and pleasurable way to get around on wilderness waterways. Wherever there are accessible lakes and rivers you’re likely to find canoeists. Rentals are often available nearby.
Canoeing can be done in a very leisurely way, which could mean paddling lazily around a beautiful lake or down a slow-moving river, maybe with a little fishing along the way. For those so inclined, canoeing can also involve the excitement of a challenging whitewater run on a fast-moving river, or the physical demands and adventure of long-distance wilderness travel.
Unless your canoeing is confined to a single small lake or river, it’s essential to have a map, guidebook, and/or other information. You’ll want to know about the difficulty of each waterway, including any possible obstacles, so you don’t end up on a river or trip which exceeds your level of skill or ambition. Information about potential campsites will also be useful.
Most people canoe in pairs, although from one to four can occupy a normal-size canoe. There should be at least one experienced person in each canoe, and for reasons of safety as well as enjoyment, everyone should get some formal instruction before attempting a river which includes whitewater.
Make sure that equipment and clothing are well-protected in waterproof luggage, which should be tied to the canoe, in case it capsizes or you take in water. Life vests or jackets should always be brought and worn. For obvious reasons, anyone participating in water-based activities in the wilderness should know how to swim.
