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Kayaks and canoes can be seen all summer the Shenandoah and other rivers in the Shenandoah Valley. As long as you're having a good time on the water, we're happy but if you've never SUP'ed on a river, you're missing out one magical experience... Read More!

Renting paddle boards is convenient, but a guided river paddle might actually be the best way to experience paddling regardless of your experience... Read More!

Taking guided trips and renting is a really convenient way to get out on the water a few times a year but getting your own gear can open you up to one of the most welcoming communities in paddle sports ... Read More!

Casual paddlers who live by lakes, or the coast don't have to be too picky about the board they own. For the rest of us, we live near dynamic rivers that might get narrow in places, have shallow sections, rocks, and small rapids. If you're going to only own one paddle board in places like this, we think a few SUP models gives you the most flexibility for river-borne paddling... Read More!

The South River that cuts through the city of Waynesboro before heading north to join the South Fork of the Shenandoah is a in many way just a glorified creak. It has become a world renowned urban trout fishery and a go-to stream for fly fishing, but not a place seem to want to paddle. Every time I explore a new stretch of the South, I'm reminded how it's truly a hidden gem and more people should get out and paddle the South to see what they've been overlooking ... Read More!

When you hear "private booking" you automatically think very expensive, but with SUP Shenandoah that's not the case! You can always get that one-on-one experience but if you decided to bring a friend, the cost split between 2 paddlers is only a few more dollars than standard group tours. Best of all, you're likely getting to paddle on a day, time, and location that fits your schedule... Read More! 

When I first started paddle boarding, I quickly wanted to float down river, which in Virginia means rapids. Whitewater kayak friends gladly showed me the ropes, but I soon I found myself paddle alone at home while they chased big rapids in NC, TN, and West VA on the weekends. While kayakers quickly need bigger and more technical rapids to curb their whitewater appetite, I discovered the never ending joy that even the easiest rapid offers when your go-to vessel requires you to standup 5-6ft up on a wobbly floating board... Read More!

We're not brand loyal, but our Hala boards have a trick up their sleeves no other brand have which we feel will make first time paddlers more confident, safer, and avoid the dreaded 'SUP superman' when exploring rivers with us.. Read More!

Our eco-tour in Bridgewater is the perfect activity before or after hitting up some local fare, here are some of our favorite places to eat or drink after a fun day paddle boarding on the North River... Read More! 

Our eco-tours in Shenandoah on the South Fork Shenandoah can work up an appetite, here are our favorite post paddling eats and drinks in the Town of Shenandoah and nearby McGaheysville... Read More!

Paddleboards are just for surfing and lakes days, no one could keep their balance through rapids, right? Wrong, and we think every paddler should master balance skills on flat water ... Read More!

There is no reason to be embarrassed, everyone falls their first few times on a SUP, it's part of the fun... Read More

There's nothing wrong with being a casual paddle boarder, being hardcore after all can be off putting sometimes. Increasing your skills on a SUP however, can open up a new dynamics, increase your balance on and off the water, and give you the experience and confidence to explore more water conditions and locations that you might otherwise never consider... Read More!

Just outside of Staunton, Virginia, the middle river cuts through most of Augusta county before dumping into the North River in Port Republic. A signification portion, if not the majority of the river runs through private land with only a couple public access points to be found. This is why it's likely one of the least paddled rivers in the Shenandoah Valley. But a single mile shuttle along a quite country road, from put-in to takeout in Verona Virginia in return gives you a 4 mile trip along this small winding river, including a frick'n waterfall! Sadly, conditions are consistent enough to offer tours or lessons on this section of river, but it's truly one of those secrete floats that more people should experience... Read More!

In the late spring or early fall, the weather is often perfect for being outside for hours on end. Being on the water isn't any different, expect the fact that you might get wet which means you could get cold fast.

Follow our tips to wear some simple layers so you stay warm on your spring/fall SUP tour.  Read More!