From cruise cabins to boathouses to off-grid inns to five-star hotels, The Independent ’s travel desk has rested their heads ...

When Duck Blind Tavern opens its doors at noon Wednesday through Monday, it doesn’t take long for the space to fill. Bar stools are occupied early, tables turn over quickly and food moves steadily out ...

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ill — A Sunday morning hunt near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers left three people injured when a propane tank exploded in a duck blind. The Calhoun County ...

Southwest Florida is considered a top destination for paddling due to its warm, shallow waterways. Paddlers can enjoy fishing, bird watching, and seeing dolphins while getting exercise. Top paddling ...

Just like humans, animals can sometimes be born with or develop disabilities, but that doesn’t stop them from living full and joyful lives. On TikTok, one special duck is showing the world exactly ...

Jess "The Undertaker" Essex of DeWitt pulled a Tom Sawyer type scheme to acquire a new duck blind at his lease on Mill Bayou. The old Essex blind is a classic bit of southeast Arkansas duck hunting ...

Kayaking and canoeing are fun ways to explore the outdoors and get exercise. The Akron-Canton area has a range of kayaking and canoeing options. Prime spots include Wingfoot Lake State Park, Cuyahoga ...

For the third year in a row, 20-year-old Isaac McBurney of Lee’s Summit completed the Missouri River 340 kayak race last week alongside 37-year-old marathon partner Jake McLaughlin. But McBurney is ...

Whether you’re paddling into backwater sloughs in search of bass or just floating the local reservoir for funsies, a good kayak will get you there. But quality boats don’t come cheap, which makes ...

If you’re looking to jump into kayaking, the options can seem overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve taken the plunge and dipped our paddles in the best beginner kayaks the market has to offer, testing more ...