Kick off the Centennial celebration of the National Park Service by visiting some of North America's greatest National Parks! Don't forget to bring your kayak. Plenty of parks have great waters for kayaking including rivers and lakes. With 407 national parks to choose from, you're bound to find one that's the perfect fit for you this summer. If you would like more information on finding a park that's great for you check out FindYourPark.com or #FindYourPark on social media. Below are several suggestions which we hope will spark your curiosity.

Check out the Grand Canyon rafting voyage with a whitewater kayak for a more personal experience. The Grand Canyon has been around way longer than 100 years, but this is its 100th year as an official national park. Go celebrate its legend on the fast waters it offers.

Glacier National Park Photo Credit: Amanda Stout

Kayaking in Glacier National Park is one of the most popular ways to explore Glacier Bay. A daily boat tour is available to transport kayakers to their destination for your convenience. Kayaking is the perfect way to see the beauty of Montana's landscape. Night kayaking is also popular here because the night sky and moon are vibrant in the vast hills of Montana.

If you are looking for a park on the east coast, Acadia National Park offers a natural coastline that allows you to soak up the beautiful scenery from the ocean. Mount Desert Island is just off the coast and is a great place for ocean kayaking. There are plenty of opportunities for kayak tours and group kayak journeys in this area too that are helpful if you are a beginner or unfamiliar with the area. There is not only ocean kayaking at Acadia, but the park offers lakes and ponds that are great for a soothing kayak ride

Lake Louise at Banff National Park Photo Credit: Amanda Stout

Making a trip to Canada? Check out Banff National Park. They have many activities to make the trip worth it such as horseback riding, gondola rides, bike tours, canoeing, and of course kayaking. Lake Louise offers almost 10 million square feet tranquil body of water perfect for family kayaking.

No matter what National Park you choose to visit, you'll have a great time. Just remember to bring your kayak!