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GORP Top Ten
Sea Kayaking Hot Spots
By Michelle Fama
*The Outerbanks, North Carolina
*Down East Islands, Maine
*Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, Michigan
*Prince William Sound, Alaska
*Baja, Mexico
*Glacier Bay, Alaska
*San Juan Islands, Washington
*Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada

We Found 8! Do you agree/disagree?
Tell us what you think in GORP's Paddling Forum.
To kayak or not to kayak—that is not the question.

Rather, the question on most kayaker's minds is where to launch their sleek craft. Whether it's a slow-paced adventure you want, or slicing and carving your way through a white curtain of water, there are destinations to fulfill any sea kayakers wish list. We've tallied up a sampling of some of the not-to-be missed destinations. Criteria? Closeness to nature, varied and abundant wildlife, and adventure opportunities for all skill levels played a hand. This is by no means an exhaustive list. It's merely a sampling of the seas we feel deserve to be at the top of anyone's list. Did we miss what's on the top of your list?

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We've given you eight. Do you have a favorite kayaking spot that we did not include? Tell us about it in
GORP's Paddling Forum.



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