washington-kayakingWashington is truly one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States. After all, there aren’t many states that can boast such an electric collection of physical landmarks. To that end, Washington offers mountains to climb, rainforests to hike through, lakes to kayak, and urban centers to stroll. The kayaking in particular is absolutely gorgeous. If you’re interested in Washington kayaking, one of the best places to go is Portage Bay.

Whether you launch from Agua Verde or some other launch point, you’ll have direct access to Lake Union as well as Lake Washington. This paddle will give you unparalleled view of the downtown skyline, which includes the iconic Space Needle. You can also head to the arboretum, which will potentially offer views of eagles, herons, grebes, and more. You’ll even have the thrill of kayaking under the freeway.