There are many rivers in the United States that are full of history and still full of natural wonder, and worth exploring. From the far-reaching Yukon River in Alaska and the tropical Wailua River on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, or the central but critical Mississippi and Colorado, this nation is filled with rivers that continue to define and shape the nation, while also providing some of the best paddling opportunities in the world.

Paddlers often say that we're all "between swims." Flipping is always a possibility, and if you end up in the water, paddlers call that swimming. There are many ways to get back in a kayak. We're going to quickly demonstrate a few different methods for getting back into a kayak.