One If By Kayak

Nothing beats the summer heat like a day spent kayaking on one of the many lakes, creeks, and rivers that surround and span the Capital Region. It’s an activity that can easily be enjoyed solo or with a group and you need not travel far.

Fitness Benefits
As one can imagine, kayaking provides a fantastic upper-body and aerobic workout, leading to increased endurance, improved heart health, and lower blood pressure, among other benefits. Moreover, kayaking can do your brain a world of good, as it triggers the release of chemicals that can quickly improve your mood and help you relax. As with any new activity or exercise routine, please check with your doctor first before strapping your vessel to your car and heading to the nearest water source.

Equipment
The following are just a few local vendors that rent and sell kayaks. To find a retailer in your area, entering “kayaking” into your favorite search engine should yield some results.

• Kayak Shak
• Adirondack Paddle n’ Pole
• Lake George Kayak Co.
• Graftondack Outfitters and Boat Livery – 2978 NY Highway 2, Cropseyville, NY 12052, (518) 279-1008 (website coming soon)
• The Boat House
• Sacandaga Outdoor Center

Where to Go
When it comes to water, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by it. Here are a few options:

• Grafton Lakes State Park
• Moreau Lake State Park
• Henry Hudson Park
• Round Lake (off Route 9 in the Village of Round Lake)
• Fish Creek Marina
• Kayaderosseras Creek

For even more ideas on kayaking locales, visit ILoveNY.com and Adirondack.net.