Where to go for Kayaking Experiences in Arizona
As a state with a reputation for being a landlocked and dry desert, one may think that Arizona is a less than desirable location to pursue kayaking. However, Arizona is far more lush and diverse than you normally see on the postcards, and that also applies to the amount of water it has. Dammed lakes and canyons along with vast stretches of river provide ample amounts of kayaking opportunities for people of all levels, and many of these spots have equipment for rental or purchase nearby whether you’re looking for a unique weekend or the start of a cool new hobby.
Care to kayak under the old London Bridge in Arizona? This unbelievable scenario is just one of many to leave you in awe at Lake Havasu. Often known as “Arizona’s Playground”, Lake Havasu and Lake Havasu City have everything you…
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Surrounded by massive granite boulders with greenery growing in between, Watson looks like a desert oasis just waiting to be enjoyed a mere four miles from Prescott. While the scenery looks straight out of Arizona’s hotter deserts, the higher elevation…
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About five miles east of Prescott, Lynx Lake is one of the more popular recreational spots in central Arizona, and it’s no wonder to see why. Surrounded by the green pines of Prescott National forest, this lake is a small…
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Another one of Arizona’s few natural lakes, Mormon Lake is another body of water that’s very seasonal in its use. Sometimes the amount of water that flows in is quite impressive, other times smaller during drought, and sometimes it’s more…
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While this river is increasingly becoming a hub of water recreation, it’s important to keep in mind that water flow is very seasonal. While it’s often little more than a stream winding down the mountains, a variety of factors ranging…
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About a half hour drive from Sedona, Peck’s Lake is a small reservoir fed by the Verde river just on the edge of Clarksdale. While the views here are just as wonderful as many other lakes, it’s the history around…
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