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Canoeing in Alaska
 
Two paddlers in a green canoe, one in mid-stroke, the other quietly watching from the stern, cross a lake.
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Canoeing in the Tok area

Canoeing In Alaska

Listen to the call of the loon and feel the dip of your paddle as you glide through the water on your way to experiencing Alaska as native Alaskans have for over ten thousand years. Alaska has many officially designated National Wild Scenic Rivers with varying levels of whitewater difficulty, as well as countless streams and lakes suitable for canoeing and rafting.

 

 

 

 

For General Information on Canoeing in Alaska go to
http://alaskacenters.gov/-further-canoeing-information.cfm

For information on the Lynx Lake Loop go to
http://alaskacenters.gov/lynx-lake-loop.cfm

For information on the Swan Lake/Swanson River go to
http://alaskacenters.gov/swanlakeriver.cfm

For information on the Delta and Gulkana Rivers go to
http://alaskacenters.gov/delta-and-gulkana.cfm

Private Property
Not all land along the riverway is public. Most of the rivers have private lands or cabins along their banks. Please respect private property. Some may look abandoned but may still be in seasonal use. When not specifically marked as private, it is still best to avoid camping near structures as they may be on private property.





Two canoeists enjoying the day.
Canoeing Nancy Lake
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Two canoeists float along the delta.
Canoeing Delta and Gulkana
Maps of the Delta and Gulkana.
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A kayaker paddles quietly in front of snow-covered mountains in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Activities
There is much to do on Alaska's public lands!  Click here for information about various activities.
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Canoeists enjoying Alaskan rivers.
Canoeing Swan Lake
View a map of the Swan Lake Canoe Route.
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Yukon River Did You Know?
Glacial silt from massive glaciers at its mountainous headwaters in the Yukon Territory, Canada, dirties the Yukon River in spring, summer, and fall. In winter, the river runs crystal clear after the glaciers and streams freeze, ceasing erosion and glacial scouring until the following spring.