Top 10 Reasons to Paddle

By George Sayour, About.com Guide

On those hot summer days when it seems like there is no relief from the scorching rays of the sun and everything inside of you says to stay in the air conditioning you have somewhere to turn. You can go paddling. There are few things more refreshing in the summer months than feeling the brisk waters of a mountain lake or the spray of the ocean air while on a canoe or kayak.