What do you do on a beautiful 50 degree February day in North Texas? You go island hopping, come along for this serene, relaxing adventure!
18 miles uphill - then 18 miles downhill wheeee! The Virginia Creeper Trail is a must do if you are in the South West Virginia Appalachians. Check out my adventure and come along with me!
I'm back to one of my favorite rivers, but this time I'm with my Dad! Come with us as we paddle the Sea Eagle 473RL tandem kayak. This was an awesome boat and a spectacular adventure with my Dad!
On this episode, I'm paddling one of the two Withlacoochee rivers in Florida. One flows North and one flows South. Come with me and see which one!
This is an uber cool trip where I peacefully solar motor up river,
standup paddle board paddle back down. Seeing the river from a
stand up position is quite the experience! Come along with me!
Texas Fall Kayaking on the historic Caddo Lake. This is one of my favorite times to paddle Caddo and I'm paddling it this trip in the awesome Pakayak Bluefin. Come along and check out this super cool kayak and of course, Caddo Lake.
After doing my 10 mile day trip on the Brazos, I just had to return for an overnight 20 mile kayak camping adventure. The first 20 miles from Possum Kingdom lake to the highway 4 bridge is the prettiest section of the Brazos that I have seen!
Come with me as I paddle a 12 mile section of the Brazos River, West of Fort Worth, TX. I'm paddling the Sea Eagle Explorer 380X and I'll tell you what I think 🤔
This lake is a real gem! Located Southwest of FortWorth, Wheeler Bend reservoir is just outside of Glen Rose, TX. It's nice and clear with lots of opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving! No motorboats allowed, only paddlers!
The Nantahala river is a premier whitewater paddling destination
in the western North Carolina blue ridge mountains. Come with me as I take you down the 8+ mile trial at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Come with me as I paddle with a 150 other kayakers during an "Earth Day Flotilla" on the historic Caddo Lake deep in East Texas.
Come with me as I paddle one of the most popular trails in the Tampa Bay area. Weedon Island's mangrove tunnels do not disappoint!
Come with me as I explore the Pinellas County Trail system from Clearwater, FL all the way up to Tarpon Springs sponge docks and back. If you like cycling and your are in Florida, this is a must do trail!
If the weather is good and the tides are right, paddling out to Anclote Key is a great adventure that will not disappoint! For strong to advanced intermediate paddlers only. Safe adventuring out there!
Spend an afternoon with me as I explore the famous Chassahowitzka River and it's many springs! Natural beauty abounds here with no commercial development, just peaceful nature where you can totally unplug!
If you are a DFW paddler, the Fort Worth Nature Preserve on the West Fork of the Trinity River is a bucket list paddle for you! Come with me as I explore this North Texas gem!
If you are in North Texas, sooner or later you will paddle some portion of the Trinity River. Come with me in this episode as I paddle the Elm Fork of the historic Trinity River
Get a way from it all with a day trip paddle down the 6 mile crystal clear Ichetucknee River! Come with me as I paddle with you down the river within Ichetucknee Springs State Park. We'll also dive in a couple of the springs!
While out on my nightly bike ride, I got sprayed by a SKUNK! Here's the entertaining story and the cure, if you should ever get sprayed by a skunk.
Silver Springs is one of the most popular spring fed rivers in Florida to paddle. I hear about it a lot, so I had to come and paddle it. Come check it out with me!
Come with me as I paddle down the New River, which is the 2nd oldest river in the world! We will begin our paddle near the head waters just outside of Boone, North Carolina
Come along with me on this bucket list hike up in the blue ridge mountain high country of Northwest North Carolina. Grandfather Mountain is a must hike for all you hiking enthusiasts.
Come with me as I camp, bike and kayak Lake Mineral Wells State Park and the adjoining Mineral Wells to Weatherford, TX Trailway bike path! The lake and the state park are a real gem! Trees everywhere, no power boats or homes on the lake! It's the perfect place to unwind and get out there to explore all that nature has to give us!
Come with me as I camp at Caddo Lake State Park and kayak the beautiful Fall waters on Caddo Lake. Caddo is unique in that half the lake spans through flooded cypress timber, bayous and narrow trails. It's a paddlers paradise, even in the cold November time frame that we were there. Whether you paddle Caddo in the Winter or the Summer, you will definitely be taken back in time, by the magic of what makes Caddo Lake so special.
This is part one of my 3 day / 2 night adventure down the historic Suwannee River in North Florida. Come with me down the river and I will show you everything you need to know to put together your own Suwannee River adventure!
This is part two of my 3 day / 2 night adventure down the historic Suwannee River in North Florida. Come with me down the river and I will show you everything you need to know to put together your own Suwannee River adventure!
Kayak Camping The Cross Timbers Trail - Come with me as I spend 3 days / 2 nights kayaking and camping along the cross timbers hiking trail system on Lake Texoma in North Texas. It's a great place to get away from the rat race and paddle, when you are not paddling, there are awesome primitive campsites (free) and 14 miles of excellent hiking trails. Safe paddling everyone!
Come along with me as I paddle to the 3 sisters springs, Hunter springs, Jurassic springs along with other points in the Kings Bay area.
One of my favorite paddle trips in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex is a paddle out to the beautiful Wolf Island! Wolf Island is located on the 29,000 acre Lake Ray Roberts. Come with me today on this journey and make this paddle one of your favorites!
The Corpus Christi bay area has so many great trails to paddle. This is just one. Packery channel offers a deep channel, miles of shallow grass flats, islands to explore and access to the Gulf when the winds are agreeable. Check it out on your next trip to Corpus Christi!
I'm a big believer in kayaking and exploring the waterways where you live, no matter where you live! There's always somewhere to explore. I'm traveling in Buffalo this week and figured I would check out the historical Erie Canal grain elevator alley. Come check it out with me!
Come with me as I paddle from the base of Hoover Dam - 13 miles down the Colorado river through Black Canyon to my take out point at Willow Beach. This is a breathtakingly beautiful paddle, you’ll feel like your there with me as you watch this video. Safe Paddling!
Florida Kayaking Caladesi Island State Park - Come with me as I take you on two separate kayak trips from two separate launches, to Caladesi Island State Park. We will explore the bay around Caladesi Island, the secluded mangrove paddling trails, hiking trails and the world class beaches. This will be a paddling trip you will not forget!
Published March 2018Come with me as I explore a 6 mile paddle trail from the source of the Weeki Wachee spring down to my takeout point at Rogers Landing. 72° year around, crystal clear water awaits you on this epic spring fed float, one of the most popular springs in all of Florida! Come check it out!
If you like paddling protected creeks, this paddle is a must. Located at the Western end of Lake Lewisville is Hickory Creek. There’s a nice haunted story too, check it out!
If you live in Dallas / Fort Worth - This is a great paddling trail located on the far western end of Lake Grapevine in North DFW. This trail can go two directions. This video focuses on a nice sandy beach as the destination. A must for Summer time paddlers
If you live in Dallas / Fort Worth - This is a great paddling trail located on the far Western end of Lake Grapevine in North DFW. This video focuses on heading westerly up Denton Creek.
This is Kayak Cliff’s first video! On the North shore of Lake Grapevine in North Dallas is Twin Coves park in Flower Mound, TX. This is a well protected body of water and great for beginners. On top of that, there is a really nice kayak launch the town of Flower Mound installed for us paddlers!