Hi, I'm Bill Steiden, the business and investigative editor at the Des Moines Register I wish I were Nick Adams, watching the trout keeping themselves steady in the current with wavering fins.

The magic of kayaking is that rather than being a single water sport, there are kayaks optimized for (almost) every kind of waterway and every sort of aquatic interest. There are kayaks built to ply ...

CINCINNATI — Warm weather and sunshine means it's the perfect time to get out on the water and enjoy life. Whether you prefer kayaking or canoeing, there are plenty of places to head to in the ...

Whether you’re a waterfowl hunter, an angler, or both, you’ve likely pondered the canoe vs kayak question. Each watercraft has its merits, and they’re both excellent choices for traversing small ...

Here's the deal: (Apologies to Ernest) It felt good being back in the boat after so long. It was a warm Saturday on Memorial Day weekend. Sunshine glittered on the tumbling current. Though the water ...

He grabbed his floating paddle before it could get away, hooked a hand over the gunwale of the capsized canoe and turned belly down, keeping his feet trailing on the surface behind him. Getting a foot ...