Kayaking and Canoeing

Despite river traffic, the scenic Ohio can be a safe kayaking destination

Kayaking and Canoeing Amanda Larch Hinchman - March 13, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — As interest in kayaking on the Ohio River in West Virginia increases, officials advise paddlers to be especially attentive to safety. While...

Ohio River refuge islands in W.Va. increasingly attract kayakers

Kayaking and Canoeing Amanda Larch Hinchman - February 14, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — More than 20 virtually forgotten islands in the Ohio River in West Virginia are increasingly attracting kayakers drawn by the opportunity...

Guyandotte River float, regatta scheduled for June 24

Kayaking and Canoeing David Sibray - June 18, 2023

GILBERT, W.Va. — Officials with the Guyandotte Water Trail Alliance are inviting paddlers and residents of the Guyandotte Valley...

Kayakers battling to clean littered West Virginia streams

Kayaking and Canoeing Amanda Larch Hinchman - July 22, 2022

While West Virginia boasts some of the cleanest mountain streams in the U.S., there's work to be done on...

W.Va. flatwater trail commission set to build connections

Kayaking and Canoeing Amanda Larch Hinchman - January 4, 2022

Established a year ago, West Virginia’s flatwater trail commission is moving forward to connect resources for the state’s 14...

Flatwater paddling expanding quickly across West Virginia

Kayaking and Canoeing David Sibray - March 6, 2020

West Virginia is growing rapidly as a destination for flatwater paddling, welcoming a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts who...

Kayaks opening Guyandotte valley to new exploration

Kayaking and Canoeing David Sibray - July 6, 2019

The valley of the Guyandotte might be counted among West Virginia's more remote regions. Devil Anse Hatfield was born...

June 1 float supports West Fork, now prime kayak-fishing destination

Kayaking and Canoeing David Sibray - May 30, 2019

The West Fork River is fast becoming one of the state's most exciting destinations for kayak fishing, according to...

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