Canoeing

Jerkwater Canoe Co.. Jerkwater offers three different one-day canoe trips, including exploratory excursions in Topock Gorge and Black Canyon. Multiday paddling trips along several scenic stretches of the Colorado River are also available. 13003 Powell Lake Rd., Topock, Arizona, 86436. 928/768–7753; 800/421–7803; www.jerkwatercanoe.com. From $46.

Western Arizona Canoe & Kayak Outfitter (WACKO). This outfitter gets the outdoor adventure going with paddling trips in Topock Gorge, Lake Havasu, and the Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge. Despite the name, WACKO is a kayak-only operation. Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 928/855–6414; 888/881--5038; www.azwacko.com. From $35.