It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, at least not in our household. So this year, we’re bringing you our ultimate gift guide for the paddler in your life, even if that’s you!

Earlier this summer we wrote about the top five things to know about SUP in DC where we mentioned that widely accessible, free public launch sites aren’t easy to come by. Today we’re highlighting where you can find them around town.

While DC is a great paddling destination itself, we are surrounded by so many amazing places to explore by SUP. Today we’re sharing four of our favorite SUP spots that are all within 90 minutes of DC. Whether it’s a day trip or part of your upcoming Labor Day weekend plans, add these locations on your list of must-paddle places.

We just wrapped a five-day family trip to the Delaware beaches where we made it a point to paddle a few new spots. We’ve been traveling to this area for a long time so we’ve put together a SUP guide for places you should check out the next time you’re in coastal Delaware.

Seeing DC’s famous cherry blossoms usually means battling crowds and this year, there are tighter restrictions by the National Park Service in light of the pandemic. Now more than ever, it’s a great time to hop on your SUP to see the trees from a different perspective. But where are the best spots and where can you put in? Here’s your guide to the best places to catch the blooms!