Contributing editor Megan Michelson is an award-winning journalist who covers travel and the outdoors for a wide range of publications, including Outside, The New York Times, and the San Francisco ...

Kayak Camp will teach kids ages 12-17 the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking. Adventure Camp, for ages 8-17, will feature a variety of outdoor activities like rafting, kayaking, and mountain biking.

Kayak ($500 to $1,500-plus) — Not all boats are created equal. Two models are made for whitewater: longer creek boats (usually 8.5 feet long) for stability and shorter “play boats” (5 to 7 feet) for ...