Sports and the Outdoors

Burke's Canoe Trips. You'll get a real feel for the Russian River's flora and fauna on a leisurely 10-mile paddle downstream from Burke's to Guerneville. A shuttle bus returns you to your car at the end of the journey, which is best taken from late May through mid-October and, in summer, on a weekday—summer weekends can be crowded and raucous. 8600 River Rd., Forestville, California, 95436. 707/887–1222; www.burkescanoetrips.com. $75 per canoe.