Two adventurers took advantage of the calm waters and sunny skies Thursday morning, making their way down the Kanawha River on standup paddleboards. The activity has in the past few years become popular at rivers, lakes and oceans across the United States. According to a 2013 Outdoor Foundation recreation report, standup paddleboarding was the most popular outdoor activity for first-time participants, garnering 56 percent of the newbies among all outdoor activities two years ago.