Category: News
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Labor Day is last chance for 2023 at some DC Kayaking locations
The last weekend of “summer” is also the final weekend many Washington, D.C. area kayaking locations are open. It’s a shame too, because September and October are also the best time of year for kayaking. Lower temperatures and dew points are a welcome respite after several months of hazy, hot and humid. Sadly, the DC…
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Public comment open for Four Mile Run Kayak launch project
The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation is planning a public, ADA-accessible kayak and canoe launch. The Conservatory has “conducted environmental investigations to evaluate impacts of the proposed project on cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, wetland and water resources, water quality, and environmental justice.” They can be viewed on the Kayak Launch Project. Show your…
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2023 Independence Day DC kayaking
Most kayak rental locations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland are open for Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. Washington, D.C. Ballpark Boathouse District Wharf Fletchers Cove Thompson Boat Center Key Bridge Boathouse Northern Virginia Belle Haven Marina Boat Rentals at Lake Anne – not open July 3 Burke Lake Park Marina (fishing license required)…
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NJ woman is kayaking the entire Potomac River
The Friday, June 23 Post reports that Cathy Brennan, is kayaking the length of the Potomac River. Brennan began the journey on May 29 in Keyser, W.V. “I’m in the moment. I’m looking at the chop, looking at the waves. I’m noticing that stuff,” says Brennan, whose voyage down the Potomac is just the latest…
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Juneteenth 2023 DC kayaking locations
Several kayak rental locations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland are open for Juneteenth, Monday, June 19. Washington, D.C. Ballpark Boathouse Thompson Boat Center Key Bridge Boathouse Fletchers Cove Northern Virginia Belle Haven Marina Boat Rentals at Lake Anne Burke Lake Park Marina (fishing license required) Fountainhead Regional Park Lake Accotink Lake Ridge Park…
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National Harbor kayak rentals re-opened by REI
REI Co-op replaced Boating in DC as the vendor renting kayaks at National Harbor. The bad news is REI charges over 50% more than Boating in DC did. The good news is REI is renting kayaks five days a week whereas the predecessor was only on weekends. National Harbor has typically been operated between the…
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Riverbend opens Saturday, June 3
The last red pin on the DC Kayaking map is turning green on June 3. Riverbend Park’s kayak rental season opens on Saturday. Online registration is required. Rentals are available most weekends and Tuesday, July 4 through August 13.
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Memorial Day weekend means more places for DC Kayaking are open
It’s a great time of year for DC kayaking. There are still ducklings and goslings (they grow up fast though) to paddle by. It’s not oppressively humid yet. Perhaps best of all, starting this weekend, there are more places to rent a kayak. The map is going to be very green! Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia…
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2023 DC Kayaking: More Virginia and Maryland locations opening; National Harbor ends rentals
There is good news and bad news for Washingtonians looking to rent a kayak in the DC area. Three more locations are opening for paddlers in the next ten days. Most locations will open for Memorial Day weekend. I’ll make an update that week too. Northern Virginia Maryland Now the bad news – no National…
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2023 DC Kayaking: More locations opening starting April 12
More places to rent a kayak in and around Washington, D.C. are opening up, starting Tuesday, April 12. The District Three more Boating in DC locations come online this week: Online registration required. Northern Virginia Several private operators downriver from the District are getting started: More in May Kayak rental locations will continue opening through…