Check here every Tuesday for a
fitness fix rundown. I’ll be on the lookout for running, cycling, tri’s,
adventure races, and other active outlets taking place around the state that I’ll
highlight each week. This week: Kayaking and Canoeing
Into kayaking or canoeing? Though
several waterways can be used year-round, spring is the best time for good
water levels. Best known of all the Arkansas streams is the Buffalo National
River, federally protected to stay just as it is for generations to come. But
there are many more options for paddlers to take on.
Below are the 18 major Arkansas
waterways divided by level of difficulty. Just click on the river name below to
find further details on each. Some qualify for more than one classification
because of different sections of difficulty found along the river. Take care out there and enjoy the view from the water!
Class I: Easy- Moving water with
few riffles and small waves:
C
lass II: Medium: Fairly
frequent but unobstructed rapids:
Class III: Difficult: Numerous
rapids with high and irregular waves:
Class IV: Very Difficult: Long
rapids characterized by high and irregular waves with boulders directly in
swift current:
