Family Canoeing Vacation
Canoeing is a wonderful vacation idea. It
can be a real family-type adventure that is challenging yet not
too difficult. Besides being a distinctly fun activity, it is
also a form of travel. With a canoe you have the means to safely
access wilderness areas that otherwise might not be possible for
a family. In more touristy places you have the means to slip off
across the river or lake for more private family fun.
If you have your own canoe, great. It is easily carried on your
car to where you will be using it. Or you can rent a canoe for
long excursions or for as little as a few hours. This is a very
flexible way to travel and explore.
Canoeing as a family is a slow paced activity which provides the
opportunity to really get close to nature. The kids are involved
not just as spectators but as an active part of the effort. This
can be an exceptionally rewarding and confidence building
experience for them.
Paddling a canoe is fun but potentially boring for the kids.
There are plenty of ways to keep there interest up. Paddling
close to shore gives everyone a chance to watch for birds and
animals. Find a beach or large rock to stop at and go for a
swim. Children too young to paddle can have fun pretending to
paddle with small toy paddles. If you have two canoes you can
race them. Navigate around and between rocks to create a sense
of excitement. Make up stories about what