Maddy was amazing while we were on the Ottawa, she surfed Black’s, Pushbutton and ran the whole river, playing in the swirlies below Butcher’s Block and Norman’s!! It’s so incredible to watch her grow into someone who LOVES the river as much as we all do!! Check out Maddy’s amazing blog here: http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2014/08/29/my-canadian-adventure-kayaking-the-ottawa-river/ And watch … Read more
While I was nine my family went up to Canada on an adventure. While we were in Ottawa I ran and surfed the Ottawa River. My favorite surf spots are Push Button which is a little wave and Black’s which is a really meaty hole. The Ottawa River water is so warm and it looked … Read more
“Garb is in” was being echoed throughout the RV as we beelined for OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River … arguably one of the top 3 destinations in North America for our kayaking family! It’s safe to say that everyone in the RV was brimming with excitement. Last year Cardy proclaimed the Ottawa River to … Read more
Kelly’s Whitewater Park is the best place for my younger siblings to get in their kayaks. It has a small feature that’s very calm and not intimidating at all. Below the wave is a giant eddy great for roll practice and rescues. While my older brothers are at the World Cup I’ve been teaching my … Read more
Guess what? When I was 8 I ran the Main Fork of the Payette River, which is close to Garden City, ID. You know the story. I flipped over and hit my eye on a rock and needed 14 stitches! I loved kayaking, but after I was scared to get back on the river. … Read more
Most kayaking families have heard of Cascade, ID. It’s a rural town, with not much going on, but the greatest whitewater park in the West. No lie. At Kelly’s whitewater park, the water is warm, the features are superb. The entire place is so family friendly, every time we visit, there are countless families spending … Read more
Bring your kids, bring your wife, bring your dog, maybe even bring your in-laws … there is something for everyone!!
Read about our experience and all the highlights on the Jackson Kayak Website here: http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2014/07/01/2014-payette-river-games-kellogg-style/
And check out the above video to get you hyped to attend next year!!!