By Conor Mihell
Not all wilderness trips need to be complicated. These six classic paddling destinations provide logistically simple access to some of North America’s finest wilderness. Take the trip of a lifetime with your own equipment or hire an outfitter to make your trip smooth and simple as pie.
Lake Superior, Ontario
An isolated, wilderness canoe trip in the Great Lakes.
Maine Island Trail, Coastal Maine
Explore islands and secret coves on Maine’s coast.
Buffalo National River, Arkansas
Explore rugged country in the Ozark Mountains.
Boundary Waters/Quetico, Minnesota and Ontario
Obtain a border crossing permit for a classic North Country canoe trip
Green River, Utah
Paddle through Canyonlands National Park with a quintessential desert float trip
Suwannee River, North Florida
Explore the rich biodiversity and friendly communities of the Florida Panhandle
The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak
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