Kimberly Wheatley is a pediatric emergency nurse, world traveler and self-proclaimed late bloomer when it comes to the outdoors. With her kayak in tow, she loves venturing out in search of beautiful paddle destinations. Whether it’s as close as her own backyard in California or halfway around the world, she’s getting to know Mother Nature one lake at a time. REI member since 2015.
I didn’t grow up kayaking, but for as long as I can remember, whenever I saw a lake or river, I would stare out at the water wondering what it would feel like t...
