Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To clear your head and ...

Registering your kayak can feel like an intimidating task, but we're here to demystify kayak registration. From which states do and don't require paddlecraft registration, to state-by-state specifics, ...

If you’re like me, these hot temps have you dreaming of lake days and beach vacations. After all, is there anything better than getting out in the sun, drinking an agua fresca, and enjoying a summer-y ...

Is a $500 paddle REALLY worth it? Can you get by with a $100 paddle? These are very common questions I'm asked, so in this video I'm going through the pros and cons of each to help you learn how to ...

Have you ever noticed those bright and shiny kids’ kayaks stacked up outside of Walmart during warmer months? I bought one for my son, Jamie, when he turned five last year. They’re so inexpensive that ...

Kids in kayaks on the Nantahala River learn valuable lessons about life, nature, and themselves. As a child, I spent most of my free time outside, gardening, building, or re-enacting the Civil War. I ...