Kayaking has been around for a very long time but has really taken off recreationally in the past twenty years or so. The first kayaks were extremely easy to tip and scared a lot of people into thinking that they could not be used for people other than those trained specifically in kayaking. Now, there are many kinds of kayaks available and many of them are simple to operate, there is really no training required to use one, other than how to paddle. The fun thing about kayaks is you can take them out on all types of water whether it is the ocean, a river or a lake. Many places near these types of water have kayak rentals so you don't have to own your own kayak, kayak anchors or kayak leashes to do it. This article look into the top places in America to go kayaking.

Alaska is a spectacular state with gorgeous beauty surrounding it making it one of the nicest places to go kayaking. There are two notable spots in Alaska to go. The first one is known as Glacier Bay and most of the kayaks there to rent are sea touring kayaks that are hard to tip and are very stable. In fact the majority of people kayaking in Glacier Bay are first timers and to be a part of that beauty on the water is worth doing. The other place is Prince William Sound which is the perfect location for the nature lover. It has one of the best ecosystems that has various kinds of wildlife and diverse habitats. This sound is enclosed by the mountains making it very calm and peaceful too.

Another top state to kayak is Michigan with two specific places. The first is Pictured Rocks lakeshore and it has amazing sandstone cliffs along the rugged shoreline and great white sand beaches to paddle in to for more exploring on land. The second is Isle Royale and is the largest island on Lake Superior making it a great place to kayak. There are many little islands close to this island making it fun to explore and several moose and wolf sightings are commonplace.

Another great place for kayaking, is in the state of Washington. The San Juan Islands allow the kayaker to be a part of nature and to see some amazing marine life up close. There are a few outfitters that have expeditions through this area that will give nice tours that often include whale watching, bird watching and kayak sailing.

The final place to go kayaking, would be in one of the southern states like Florida or North Carolina. North Carolina has the Outer banks area that offers you the chance to go around the several islands and different wildlife refuges that are dotted around that area as well as a national seashore and maritime forest too. In Florida, the 1000 islands in Cocoa Beach are a warmer weather opportunity to kayak exploring the islands and the Banana River lagoon that were all formed when an inlet was created.