7 Best Kayak Trips in the U.S.

"Although the Chattooga River includes some Class V rapids, most people plan family-friendly trips on Sections 2 and 3; Section 2 delivers Class I and II rapids and calmer stretches of deep, crystal-clear water — after seven miles on Section 2 you can take out or continue on to the more difficult (and more remote) Section 3, which hosts rapids up to Class IV. You can self-register for a permit when you put in." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines