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.
Actually twin lakes instead of a single body of water, Lake Mary is divided between what is known as its Upper and Lower halves that are very different in the ways they are both enjoyed and maintained. Upper Lake Mary…
Just 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff, this lake stands out amongst others in Arizona. While it’s fairly shallow as far as lakes go, Ashurst has gained a reputation for holding its water well even through drought and long dry spells.…
Spreading out like veins through the desert, Lake Powell looks far more like a water filled canyon than a true lake from high above, which can be somewhat true considering it was originally a further stretch of Glen Canyon before…
This lake rests at the base of the White Mountains in Northeastern Arizona, and its vast expanse has certainly earned its name. With the beautiful scenery of the White Mountains serving as a backdrop to this trout stocked recreational paradise,…
Winding across Arizona, the Salt River is generally divided into two sections. The Upper Salt River (or at least, the section legal to kayak) is known from where it crosses with US Highway 60 and runs all the way through…
The junction between the Upper and Lower Salt River, Lake Roosevelt is a large and calm lake that makes for an excellent place to have a kayaking journey or serve as the endpoint of a longer trip down the Upper…
