Tennessee’s Grand Canyon - SUP the State - Part 4 Paddling the Tennessee River means towering limestone cliffs, dramatic mountain views and the 26-mile section through the Tennessee River Gorge, known as the Little Grand Canyon. There’s remarkable beauty in any season. In the spring and summer, bald eagle and osprey sightings are common. In the fall the mountains seemingly glow from the changing leaves, and the winter offers a quiet serenity. The most popular spot to launch a paddle board is in downtown Chattanooga, which offers city skyline views and the city’s iconic “four bridges” perched a dizzying 140...

BOTE Employee Zack explains how to install your Sandspear Sheath.

Episode 66 //Kentucky Road Trip Welcome to the sixty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and crew sit down to recount their recent trip north to the Kentucky Adventure Trail. 4 guys. 4 bikes. 5 days. 12 total hours of sleep. 800 miles. 14 inches of rain, hail and snow. In other words, it was a "dumpster fire" as Corey recalls. So sit back, press play, and enjoy. Coming at you direct, from the middle of nowhere, to the center of everywhere. Shop the Podcast Zeppelin Aero 12′6″ Inflatable Kayak Verge Camo Shop Zeppelin Kayaks...

With Oktoberfest—otherwise known as beer festival season in the U.S.—upon us, we’re taking a look back at our namesake collaborations with Destin Brewery and what makes each beer so damned delicious.

Choosing a SUP or Kayak for Multi-Day Paddling Trips & Expeditions Hiking to remote campsites and overland camping are classic means of transportation for accessing off-the-beaten-path campsites with minimal water access, but you just can’t beat a multi-day paddling trip. The most unique destinations often call for water travel and with the growing popularity of paddle boarding, it’s no wonder that outdoor enthusiasts have leaned into incorporating SUPs into their camping trips. Whether it’s an overnight outing, a weekend warrior escape, or a multi-week adventure, SUP and kayak camping is a pretty epic option to create an equally epic camping...

Introducing The Last Cowboy - our banquet beer. This premium American-style lager has a classic flavor profile that’s an oldie but a goodie, with a few twists and turns (we can’t help ourselves). And boy, it does not disappoint.

The Oglala Lakota, a Horse Nation out of the Great Plains, has developed a program on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to provide enjoyment and hobbies to those who may otherwise not have access to it. Sage to Saddle is devoted to building indoor riding arenas to give their children and adolescents a place to escape.

Beginner’s Guide to SUP & Kayak Trips If going off the grid for a couple of days to enjoy the great outdoors sounds equally exciting and daunting, you’ve come to the right place. At BOTE, we firmly believe getting outside isn’t just good for the soul; it’s essential. But the first multi-day or overnight trip can seem slightly overwhelming and for good reason. It’s easy enough to pack up everything you could possibly need for an overnight SUP/kayak trip, but it’s a different story when it’s time to load those items onto your SUP or kayak and lug it back...

72 Hours in Destin, Florida Coined as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”, Destin, Florida, is known for its white sand beaches and easy access to deep sea fishing. But locals think of it as a once small fishing village that morphed into a tourist hot spot over the course of the last few decades. If you’re anything like us, there’s no better way to experience a new destination than to do as the locals do. Well, we can tell you, most locals don’t spend three back-to-back days alternating between slamming cold ones on the beach and napping through sunburns. As...