The Tangle Lakes is a chain of lakes over 16 miles of long that form the headwaters of the Delta River and offer some very scenic paddling in the remote and rugged wilderness of interior Alaska. This paddling trip starts from Round Tangle Lake and follows the chain north to the Upper Delta River. The run then follows the river for 20 miles to the take-out. There are multiple primitive campsites located along the river for multi-day trips. There is a portage required at around the 10 mile mark that is accomplished by following a portage trail to the right. The river also has multiple sections of braided channels to negotiate and multiple class II-III rapids.

The Upper Chena River is a scenic clear-water river that runs through the Chena River Recreation Area and offers multiple trip options of varying distances and difficulties. Its close proximity to Fairbanks and easy access make it a popular destination for paddlers. This run covers an upper portion between 3rd and 2nd bridges. This section of the river is where the East Fork run into the North Fork resulting in rough waters at the confluence, a higher flow, and a wider channel. Log jams and debris are also common along this stretch of river requiring careful navigation and possible portages. This segment should only be attempted by experienced paddlers.

The Upper Chena River is a scenic clear-water river that runs through the Chena River Recreation Area and offers multiple trip options of varying distances and difficulties. Its close proximity to Fairbanks and easy access make it a popular option for paddlers. This run covers the portion between the 2nd bridge and Rosehip Campground. This section of the river is wider and a little calmer than some of the upper portions but small snags, sweepers, and small riffles are still present making it a good option for intermediate paddlers. A public use cabin is located along this stretch and some large gravel bars also provide nice camping if needed.

The Chena River is a scenic clear-water river that runs through the Chena River Recreation Area to Fairbanks and offers multiple trip options of varying distances and difficulties. Its close proximity to Fairbanks and easy access make it a popular option for paddlers. This run covers a long stretch of river between the Chena Lake Recreation Area launch and the access on Nordale Road and is a long day trip. The current is a little slower here than the upper river with fewer obstacles.

Portage creek is within an hour's drive of Anchorage and provides a scenic wilderness paddle between Portage Lake and Turnagain Arm. The 7-mile section of glacial river offers some impressive and beautiful mountain scenery. The river is a class II run with lots of fast riffles, shallow gravel sandbars, sweepers, meandering channels, and very cold water. The run starts just on the other side of the bridge from the lake. Paddling the glacial lake is not advised as the weather can change very quickly resulting in windy weather and very rough water.

The Upper Chena River is a scenic clear-water river that runs through the Chena River Recreation Area and offers multiple trip options of varying distances and difficulties. Its close proximity to Fairbanks and easy access make it a popular option for paddlers. This run covers the stretch of river between Rosehip Campground and Grange Hall Road. This section of the river has a little slower current with fewer obstacles making it a better choice for beginner to intermediate paddlers. The river does have multiple channels so be sure to choose the widest one with the most water for the easiest paddling route.

The Kasilof is a glacier-fed river located south of Anchorage that provides some extremely beautiful scenery and lots of solitude for paddling and fishing. The river is the 2nd largest freshwater fishery on the Kenai Peninsula. The run is a good option for intermediate and advanced paddlers due to class II whitewater rapids, submerged hazards, and very cold water. This trip starts from the put-in at the campground and covers 9.5 miles to a take-out at the Kasilof River State Recreation Area. Paddlers can also choose to cover an additional 8 miles to the outlet into Cook Inlet.

The Eagle River is a glacier-fed river that runs through scenic wilderness just a short distance from Anchorage. The river is easy to access and offers some fun and challenging waters for for intermediate paddlers. The 11-mile run between the North Fork and Eagle River CG consists of class I-IV rapids, strainers, and frigid water. The class IV rapids are located just below the campground and can be avoided by using an alternate take-out at the Eagle River Loop Bridge.

The Upper Tanana offers an excellent multi-day paddling destination in Interior Alaska's very remote and rugged wilderness. The river is quite a distance from Fairbanks and shuttling vehicles is a challenge so paddlers who make the effort will enjoy plenty of solitude. The water is flat with lots of braided channels that make it interesting and challenging but still manageable for intermediate paddlers. When the river is divided into multiple channels, follow the widest one with the most water. Wind can cause some riffles and rough water. There are no other access sites along this stretch but adequate campsites make multi-day trips on the river possible. The bridge is a decent spot to put-in but leaving vehicles at this spot for multiple days is not recommended.

Mendenhall Glacier and Mendenhall Lake are located a short drive from Juneau and are one of the most scenic and popular attractions in Southeast Alaska. The river flowing out of Mendenhall Lake offers a scenic and thrilling whitewater run for paddlers. The cold, fast flowing water consists of class II-III rapids over rocks and around tight bends that require careful maneuvering and thorough scouting. The water is cold so skillful paddling is a must to avoid capsizing a boat in frigid glacial water.