How to Stay Safe on a Small Lake
A few easy habits that keep a calm lake day safe: a life jacket, an eye on the wind, staying near shore, and not going alone.
Category On the Water
Lake Swimming: What’s Different from a Pool
What lake swimming is like compared to a pool: darker cooler water, no walls, and how to pick a safe place to swim.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding for the First Time
What a first try on a stand-up paddleboard is really like, plus how to rent, where to start, and why falling in is fine.
Kayaking for the First Time: What a Calm Morning Is Really Like
What a first calm morning of kayaking actually feels like, plus the sit-on-top to ask for and the one safety check that matters.
