Canoe Roots: Where to go paddling to enjoy bold colors and excellent fall canoeing

When slush and ice suddenly vanish and it’s possible to be outside without fingers turning numb in five minutes, canoeists begin to crawl out of paddling hibernation. Maps are smoothed onto kitchen tables, lonely packs are released from their closet prisons and barrels are filled with food. While spring and summer canoe trips are undoubtedly fantastic, fall paddling means cold and sunny days, fewer people on the waterways, and best of all, a canvas of bold-colored leaves. Here are the top places...