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California

A Personal Paddling Guide

Regions

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On Lake Tahoe

Discover hard-to-reach beaches from a more intimate vantage on California's most-photographed lake

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Tahoe Region

Uncover quieter corners, warmer waters, and just-as-breathtaking views on these smaller lake and river trips

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Central Sierra

Explore dynamic lakes and world-famous landscapes in Yosemite National Park and along the 395 Corridor

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Pacific Coast

Meet wildlife and experience the tides while venturing into California's bays and estuaries

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Gold Lakes & North

Greet the day with tranquil family-friendly waters and volcanic coastlines in this less-visited region

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Paddle Map

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Featured Paddles

Kayaking Silver Lake & Rush Creek

Sitting around a campfire with friends, I pulled out a local map showing the June Lake Loop—the scenic drive just north of Mammoth Ski Resort – following the chain of lakes that is June, Gull, Silver, and Grant.


“What if we just paddled all the lakes?” I asked, “with some sort of car shuttle?”

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Kayaking Gold Lake

The Gold Lake region is littered with small, swimmable lakes and breathtaking mountain scenery. And its namesake lake is just the right size. Whether you’re looking to set up a basecamp for your crew and take short jaunts out on the water, spend a full day exploring, or embark on an overnight expedition – Gold Lake has everything you want in a Sierra camping trip, with none of the crowds and none of the frills.

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About Shari Pomerantz

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Shari Pomerantz is a freelance marketer and designer with a deep passion for exploring our natural world. When 2020 put a pause to her international travel plans, she chose to get to know her home environment from a different perspective. She bought a kayak. Starting with short paddles around her Lake Tahoe home, then branching out to all corners of the state. Go Kayak California is just the start to her journey. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Whether you’re curious about these paddles, have a trip to recommend, or want to discuss how we can work together to help your business grow – I look forward to answering your questions.

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