Using a canoe or kayak to travel through Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a peaceful and rewarding experience. There are numerous lakes to explore in this way. Contact the air taxi you plan to travel with to discuss with them the kind of boat you may want to bring and if they can fly it there.

Inflatable canoes and kayaks are good choices for gear limiting small aircraft. The rivers in Lake Clark are more suitable for use with a kayak than a canoe. Go to the rafting page to get further details on the class of whitewater for some rivers.

A calm lake can quickly become rough. Keep an eye on the weather. Small waves in the morning and early afternoon came become large waves and white caps in just an hour or two.  Hypothermia always needs to be considered in this country.  The frigid water and windy, wet weather are unforgiving.  Make decisions you can live with.  Be prepared, think ahead.