Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To clear your head and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paddlesports are among the fastest growing outdoor activities in the United States. Within that realm, kayaking is the most popular. This ...

If you’re like me, these hot temps have you dreaming of lake days and beach vacations. After all, is there anything better than getting out in the sun, drinking an agua fresca, and enjoying a summer-y ...

Powerboats or sailboats need ramps or designated areas for launching and landing. Paddlers, on the other hand, have the ...

Head northwest along the Potomac River about 15 miles from Washington, D.C., and you'll find a world-class whitewater playground. The Great Falls area of this mighty river — steeped in history — has ...

Before you can catch a fish, you have to find it! The first accessory most anglers add to their fishing kayak is a fish finder . At the very least, a simple sonar displays water depth. At the other ...

Kids in kayaks on the Nantahala River learn valuable lessons about life, nature, and themselves. As a child, I spent most of my free time outside, gardening, building, or re-enacting the Civil War. I ...

The Los Angeles River. Some Angelenos actively avoid it. Others deny its very existence. But it’s there. And it’s beautiful. I recommend experiencing it on a kayak. “Look at those black-necked stilts!

Carly Quellman, aka Carly Que, is a multimedia strategist and storyteller at the intersection of technology and the humanities, investigating how perspective can enhance, rather than overstimulate, ...