HORSESHOE BEND - Some Treasure Valley parents feel kayaking is keeping their kids on the strait and narrow.

Devon Barker is a six year member of the US kayaking team. She's using her success to inspire local kids.

"It's all about getting outside in a sport that you love as a way to stay away from drug abuse," Barker said.

That's the message "Idaho River Kids" hopes to provide. It's a non-profit organization, based in Eagle.

Sunday, 15 budding kayakers put their skills to the test on the Payette River.

"It makes me feel like I'm good at something and I can do something really well and I just really like it," said Ethan McLeod, a teen kayaker.

"It makes me feel like I can reach the top just like she has and I can go all the way," said Connor McLeod, another participant.

Sporting good companies donate the equipment and the staff is all volunteer.

"It's pretty much a family sport. It's kind of a way of life for us," said Gary Wilson.

Wilson said kayaking keeps his kids out of trouble. His 13-year-old son agrees.

"I think it's good because most people use drugs to get an adrenaline rush and this definitely gives you an adrenaline rush and it gives you something to do," said Troy Wilson.

"I've seen kids that are now out of this program and into college and things now and it really makes them good people I think," said Gary Wilson.

Devon Barker said she hopes by encouraging Idaho teens, many of them will follow in her footsteps.

"I think it's really important for kids to be outside instead of in front of the television in an empowering sport that's available in our area," she said.

And if she's not carefull, some of them might show her up.