The best time to paddle is just after sunrise, when the wind has not woken up yet and the water lies flat as glass. One Oklahoma reservoir turns into a kayaker’s paradise during those early hours, with herons gliding silently along the shoreline and the only sound coming from your paddle dipping into the surface.
The city feels far away even though it is right there, still stretching and yawning over morning coffee.
The reservoir stretches across a good chunk of Oklahoma City, offering plenty of room to explore without feeling crowded. Beginners love the calm conditions, especially in the morning before the afternoon breeze kicks up…