Located on Lake Martin, Chimney Rock Island and Acapulco Rock Island are two of the most popular Islands to visit on the lake. To begin this trip to the Islands, start by using the boat ramp off Dixie Sailing Club Road. From here travel southwest along the shoreline before wrapping around the edge of the inlet heading east towards the islands. Enjoy exploring the many coves this area provides. Once reaching Acapulco Rock, there is a popular cliff jumps site that many people enjoy during the summer. Chimney Rock Island got its name from the rock that protrudes from the top of the island as Acapulco Rock Island received it’s name from resembling Acapulco Rock in Mexico. Return to the same boat ramp to end this trip.

As part of the Geneva State Park, this lake sits within a primarily longleaf pine timber forest. Begin your trip upon the lake from the boat ramp located off Forest Lake Road. From here enjoy this 100 acre lake that also provides great fishing. This area also offers great birding opportunities. A daily use fee of $2 is required. Signs are posted around the lake to caution you of Alligators that may be present.

Named after Alabama’s only female governor, Lurleen Wallace, Lake Lurleen State Park is located northwest of the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama. Begin this trip along Lake Lurleen from the main boat ramp located near the main entrance of the Park. From here enjoy this 250 acre park lake with great scenic vistas from every point along the shoreline. Facilities include a campground, picnic area,pavilions with play areas, beach area with bathhouse, fishing piers, boat rentals and boat-launch areas. This is a great destination for the whole family. Day use entrance fee is $3.

Surrounded by 7800 acres of wilderness the 1050 acre water reservoir known as Lake Purdy is located just a few minutes from Birmingham, Alabama. Begin your trip from the Lake Purdy boat launch area located off Eastern Valley Road. From here explore the shorelines, side sloughs, small island and Goat Island. Begin and end your trip at the same boat launch access area. Bring the whole family. Free fishing and boat rentals are available 7 days a week. The bait and tackle shop is open 6am to 7:30 pm.

Located on the 44,00 acre Lake Martin, this particular trip begins from Pace’s Point boat ramp. From here travel south along the wooded shoreline until crossing open waters to Midway Island. Enjoy exploring the shoreline of the island before end this trip back at the same boat ramp. Many other destinations on Lake Martin can be accessed from this boat ramp with various distances for a range of skill levels.

Located on one of the largest man made lakes in the United States, this trip takes place on the 44,000 acre Lake Martin. With multiple islands to explore, begin this trip through a unique region of Lake Martin from the Smith Landing boat ramp. From here travel south around the Crappie Point before heading west northwest to a region with multiple unnamed islands. Explore these islands and coves before heading back to Smith Landing to end your trip. Many other destinations on Lake Martin can be accessed from this boat ramp with various distances for a range of skill levels.

Lake Frank Jackson reservoir is located within the Yellow River watershed on Lightwood Knot Creek. To begin your trip on Lake Frank Jackson, use the boat ramp located on the southeast end of the lake. From here travel explore this 1,037 acre lake before ending back at the same boat ramp. The trip shown here travels along the shoreline to a small view point access area located off State Route 9, from here backtrack to the boat ramp to end this trip. Bring your fishing gear as fishing is a popular activity of the lake. A $4 entrance fee and $4 boat launch fee is required.

Located on Little Bear Creek Reservoir, this trip begins at the McAfee Spring Branch boat ramp at the end of Cotton Gin Road. From here travel southeast along the banks before reaching Rocky Branch. Paddle up Rocky Branch and enjoy the views of the heavily forested landscape along the shoreline as you paddle through the dark waters. After returning back to the main shoreline, continue further southeast making your way to Williams Hollow Campground. Once there, pull up on shore and have lunch or turn this into a multi-day trip and enjoy the campsites for the night before returning back to the McAfee Spring boat ramp. This trip can also be treat as a one way if desired.

A great intro into Sea Kayaking, Sand Island off of Dauphin Island along Pelican Bay provides beginners and veterans with abundant marine wildlife, white sand beaches and green and gold sea oats for viewing pleasure. Begin from Dauphin Island beach near Isle Dauphin Golf Club as you make your way through the waters of the gulf of Mexico. Depending on your time commitment, you can choose to paddle around the island or paddle along one side. Harsh southerly winds and hurricanes continue to push the sands northward, ever changing the landscape of this island. Always get a weather report before paddling upon open water.

Flat Rock Park is located amongst granite rock along the southwestern shores of R.L. Harris Reservoir (Lake Wedowee). This area provides a great destination for the whole family, with canoeing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking, fishing and a nature trail. Launch your canoe or kayak right from the parks beach and enjoy the various coves and inlets as you paddle. Stop along any of the many beaches before returning to Flat Rock Park. Use of the Park is free.