Just Around The River Bend In A Kayak

By Sandra Hughes


When the first fish like creature climbed out of some ancient pool and on to land, it set the course for what would later be all creatures great and small. The creatures that came from the one fish like thing would become a diverse variety of animals. Humankind was among those animals. But it soon proved to be a little different. Gifted with sentience and ingenuity, humanity eclipsed its animal brethren. But it also turned away from the natural world. But returning to the natural order can be as easy as getting into one of many Hobie kayaks.

Humanity was once a perfect part of the natural order. They did not go about cracking mountains open or draining rivers. No, they lived much in the same way animals did, living off the land and eating only what was necessary, never taking more than what was needed. But human society changed and it changed drastically.

But humans saw the opportunity to exploit. It happened slowly, over the course of generations over centuries. Technology is all well and good, but the means to make machines and the means to power machines all come at a cost. To do both, man has torn up the earth, cracked mountains wide open, and polluted the air and the water. It has made parts of the planet inhospitable to anyone but a human being in a closed off, climate controlled room. People also used to play outside. But as human society evolved, so too did the means of recreation. Nowadays, all fun takes behind closed doors.

But there are those who respect the old way, who still connect to the natural world or wish to connect with it. Some people want to escape modern society, the get some respite from the constant turn and burn of the modern era. Some people like to go camping, to without the conveniences of the current era. There are those who go hiking, who exercise their bodies whilst being surrounded by nature.

Ancient civilizations were built on the banks of rivers. When humans first settled into agricultural societies, rivers provided a source of drinking water, and also water for the crops that needed to be grown. Rivers continue to be a source of many recreational activities even in the modern era.

Speaking of outdoor sports, there are many companies out there that make the gear to safely enjoy nature. A good number of those companies are going to have kayaks available. In fact, those companies will have multiple kayaks for various activities and at different price points. Choose the one the best suits the budget and activity in mind.

Whitewater kayaking is an outdoor sport in which a person goes kayaking down a whitewater river. It is supposed to be a fun activity, one that involved a lot of adrenaline. But, it is also dangerous. White water only appears white because it is moving so fast.

A more relaxing is fishing. Now, most recreational fishing is done on the shore. Commercial fishing is done in the deepwater, in a specially designed boat. But a kayak can also be used for fishing, provided the fisherman does not stray too far from shore.

Some things never die, and that includes the love of the outdoor. Many people love going outdoors for recreational activity. The outdoors can be scary, but it can also be tamed.




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