18.Outer Banks, North Carolina

The beautiful Outer Banks consists of almost 200 miles of rugged barrier islands just off the state’s coast. The scenic paddling paths here vary from relatively calm waterways through rivers to more active ocean waves. Kayakers of all skill levels are welcome here.

Veteran visitors can confirm that the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places here for kayaking as the water is quite calm. You can even rent and launch a kayak from the various Outer Banks beaches. The island’s west side has calmer water than its ocean side. There’s no charge for parking and no permits are required.

19.Cape Cod And The Islands, Massachusetts

kayak

Despite what partisan people may tell you, Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket, and even Martha’s Vineyard have lots of room for those who love to go kayaking. They may get busy in the summer, but there are never too many visitors paddling out on the water. Venture into the Cape Cod National Seashore.

There are numerous ponds to paddle, and you can travel between these three places via ferry. The ponds are best for families and beginners. You can rent a kayak locally or bring your own.

Rental businesses will deliver kayaks to whatever launch you choose. The launches are easily accessible too. No permit is needed but you may have to pay for parking depending on where you choose to park.

Related Posts

The Righteous Brothers: The Bitter Rivalry Behind Soul’s Greatest Sound

They were never blood relatives, and if you believe the whispers from the smoke-filled recording booths of the early 1960s, they barely even liked each other. The…

The Dark Reality Behind The Mamas and the Papas 1967 Hit

In the summer of 1967, the world was humming along to the bright, sun-drenched harmonies of The Mamas and the Papas. Their sound was the golden standard…

The Heartbreaking Silence Behind The Righteous Brothers Legendary Harmony

In the golden age of the mid-sixties, when the airwaves were dominated by the British Invasion and the crackle of AM radio, two voices rose above the…

The Righteous Brothers and the Unchained Melody Resurrection

It is the haunting opening sequence that defined a generation. A potter’s wheel spins, hands entwine, and the ethereal, soaring notes of a forgotten masterpiece fill the…

The Hidden Scandal Behind Rick James and His 1981 Masterpiece

In the gilded, cocaine-dusted hallways of the early 1980s music industry, few figures burned as brightly or as recklessly as Rick James. By 1981, the funk superstar…

The Dark Secret Behind The Kinks Waterloo Sunset Revealed

When the soft, shimmering melody of Waterloo Sunset first graced the airwaves in 1967, the world heard a melancholic love letter to London. Millions of fans, mesmerized…