Brandon Withrow / The Daily Beast

This is the latest in our twice-a-month series on underrated destinations, It’s Still a Big World.

“Here we are,” said Matthew Guthrie, hopping out of his SUV. Guthrie is a guide from Headwaters Adventure Company, an outfitter for all things paddling in Redding, California. We pulled kayaks off the roof as his friendly boxer, Milo, bounces out of his bed in the backseat.

We’re at Keswick Reservoir boat ramp along the Sacramento River Rail Trail. The...

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