I know these are deadly and to be avoided at all costs. Is there an authoritative source on American rivers and the locations of their dams? I looking to paddle the Dan River from just downstream of Danville, VA to our lake house some 80 miles away. It doesn’t look like there are any dams along the way, but I’d love some reassurance.

Just finished some end of season gel coat repairing. Can't wait till next year.

Recently an aramid pay 16’ came up for sale second hand in my area. I’ve done several back country trips over the last few years and want to get deeper into the area. This means portages. The lake I’m travelling on can get quite rough and while I have some experience in a canoe I’m no expert. I would like a canoe that can handle taking 2 people into this kind of 3 day trip. But also that I can solo by myself on occasion for days on a lake.

Would an aramid be durable enough for this type of trip?

Is the Pal a good design for what I intend to use it for?

Or should I just wait for the spring and aim for a tuff stuff prospector?

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Here's a trip report video from 18OCT-20OCT in the st regis canoe area. Got some great video of the fall leaves and cool shots of the whole basin from up on long pond mountain.

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More specifically what is the longest continuous stretch of water that you can paddle a boat down in the contiguous US?

- It doesn't need to have the same name all the way through. eg Snake-Salmon is OK
- It ends when the current goes away, whether from reaching the ocean or running into a reservoir.
- the entire river doesn't need to be undammed, just the section that counts.
- It can't include a waterfall or class VI rapid even if it isn't manmade. I'm looking for a continuous stretch of boatable water, no portages.

And to disqualify the Missouri-Mississippi (Gavins Point Dam, SD to the Gulf of mexico), because at 1800+ miles it blows everything else out of the water, I'm gonna add that the river can't have commercial barge traffic because they just ruins the vibe.

When I try to Google the question it brings up the Yellowstone river, because it's the largest undammed river at 692 miles. But I don't think it's the right answer here.

The Yampa-Green-Colorado River to Lake Powell is the longest I could find at around 800 river miles. I know it goes through Cataract Canyon and other class V rapids.

It's kinda hard to find river distances online. Maybe an easier question to answer first would be what is the longest as the crow flies distance between two points on a river you can paddle between? In that case the Yampa-Green-Colorado would be around 270 miles.

I wasn't really sure the right sub to ask but I decided to ask here because I might potentially turn the answer to this question into an extended paddle trip.

I'm looking for something on the eastern side. I have done the James in Va and a few sections of the New in Virginia/WVA. Would be interested in meeting others as well who like fishing from a canoe.

Has anyone fished this river via canoe? I am looking to narrow down a section to fish next year and was looking for a multi-trip that would provide good fishing but not a lot of powerboat traffic. SmithVille landing to Chippewa was an idea I had in mind.

Hey folks, looking for a midweek getaway I was wondering if anyone has been to lake yarrunga lately and has any information to share?

I've been looking in a 3 day trip , and I understand the logistics of getting from Diablo to Ross via their ferry/truck system, although preferably I only stick to one lake so it's easier. We're on inflatables so hiking the short ross lake dam trail is possible.
However, what am I missing out on Diablo Lake if I skip it..? Certain mountain peak view? Is the color more vibrant (because different water source fed?) ? Waterfalls?

My buddy and I are planning on a canoe camping trip in the place and I'd like to cast a line whilst out there. Any ideas on what might be biting and worth fishing for? Would a regular hook and lure work or should is it better suited for fly fishing?

I’m looking to do a 2 day/1 night trip that ends in Knoxville, TN. Either on the Holston or French Broad. Can anyone recommend put-in places or camping spots?

Morning to those of you that this applies to! I've got a trip planned this weekend and while I know generally, you're supposed to paddle a tandem "backwards" for weight distribution, I do have some questions.

I've done the above on day trips just fine, but this will be a 2 night trip and I believe I'll have most of the gear in my canoe and my buddy will have his personal stuff & possibly some of the general (kitchen, etc.) gear in his, depending on room.

My biggest question: I've got a 65qt RTIC which weighs about 38 lbs empty. Once filled, I'm anticipating at least 50-60 more pounds in it (beer, food, ice, bottles of water).

Would it be reasonable to put it as far forward as possible and sit in the traditional rear seat of my canoe or continue to sit backwards and still put it as far forward as possible? Then arrange the rest of the gear as it'll fit? Or try and offload more into my buddies canoe to try and even us out?

I do have a couple Plano Sportsman boxes, one small, one medium I'm bringing, along with a couple dry duffles of gear as well.

17' Grumman Eagle if it matters. 6' male and about 260 if it matters.

(Yes, I've probably packed entirely more than I should, but I've always subscribed to "I'd rather have it and not need it")

Looking for advice on canoe purchase

I have grown up boating and kayaking but am wanting to transtion to canoe. I recently sold Oldtown Kayak as it was over 100lbs with the pedal drive. Royal pain to move or portage.

Looking for Canoe ideally for 2 people plus camp gear to do some portage trips on lakes.

Ideally id like to stay around 14ft length? But also have no idea was just thinking of weight.

Prefer to be well under 100lbs as its just to much to move around

Just looking for advice what brands and what I should be looking for as I shop market place and sales over the winter months.

I'm looking to upgrade the bag i currently use for canoeing (Osprey 55L) and am looking for advice. I've narrowed it down to a few but am curious if anyone else uses a large duffel bag (i.e Patagonia Black Hole, North Face Base Camp, etc) and how those types of bags are when carrying them on portages. I'm also open to any suggestions of bags, ideally I would like one at least with 100L of room.