We went tubing today!!! We had a fantastic time. I suggest getting there early for a closer…read moreparking spot...but no matter where park you'll still have a great time. It was $20 for the time and the bus ride. We were dropped off and provided twine to lock our tubes together. We had so much fun; highly recommend.

I enjoyed the river float here. I wish they had an updated website with info regarding what's…read moreneeded, float times, etc. A few things that would have been helpful to know: - You will likely park across the bridge, be prepared for that. - CASH ONLY. And you will need an ID to leave with them for your tubes. - water shoes are recommended - I think there are only biffies avail for bathrooms - float times vary based on water levels. The "long" 4hr. trip took us just under 2 hours. Call ahead! to find out how long your trip might take. - they provide twine to tie your group of tubes together, but you may want to plan ahead and bring your own rope or bungee cords. Overall it was a good time. I didn't see any groups getting very rowdy or vulgar - I think I'd be fine bringing kids here (which I have NOT heard about the Apple River/River's Edge).

When we say we grew up at Trollhaugen, and have lived our lives here at times - we mean it…read more For pete's sake we've had people married here. (The most beautiful wedding and experience.) The hills are alive with the sound of a Troll's call. Everybody who works here is just wonderful - part of the family. Trollhaugen pizza is the best pizza for you and me, positively. Snowboarding and skiing is an amazing experience here, love tubing too. If you're nervous about going, don't be, you got this. Love this place, highly recommend. GO TROLL - Now and always. -The Tight Squad

Five star rating for a ski hill out here. This is not the type of mountain you'll find out West,…read morebut for a $24 evening ticket I couldn't say no! The ticket was valid from 9pm - 3am. It was the busiest around 10-12 and was pretty much cleared at around 1230-1am. If you're willing to stay out that late, it made for an almost non existent wait line! The hills were well lit and the chairlifts moved quickly enough that the long lines at peak time weren't so bad. When you needed refuge from the cold, they had a multi story lodge to warm up in. They offered a variety of foods with one more concession focused and another room dedicated to more of an actual restaurant. When I went inside the restaurant was not serving food so I got a small fry from the concession and it was very reasonably priced at $3.50. They also had a bar upstairs where you could get beers and I believe cocktails - they also had a live band playing the night I was there. Overall very cool hangout spot whether you are indoors or outdoors - but be sure to reserve your passes early. The passes were sold out to those who tried to get them at the door, so plan ahead!

RIVER TUBING REVIEW…read more I will choose this place again and again! Only a 35 minute drive from St Paul. Very well run - you show up, pay for tubes and rope to connect your group, can turn your keys in to the desk, and your on your way! It took us 2 hours to get down the river in mid July. I was told that's quick! There are picnic tables along the route where people stop and gather. They pick you up in a bus at the end (clearly marked) and it's a 5 minute drive back to your car. The river was clean enough, we didn't run into TOO many trees haha. Wear shoes too, the bottom of the river is rocky. It was $20 a tube, $1 for rope, and we did buy an extra tube for our cooler of drinks. Bring a cooler! It costs $20 even if you bring your own tube. I can PROMISE they won't run out of tubes, ever, which was a fear of mine haha. My only feedback is they need to get tubes with cup holders haha. Wear sunscreen and have a DD! Again I will be back here, great Saturday activity!!

Excellent staff, excellent campers and always a good time! Shuttles running to and from concerts is…read morea bonus too!

Afton is a solid resort within a half hour drive of the Twin Cities airport and downtown St Paul…read more Part of Epic for pass holders (Afton was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2012). The teaching staff is excellent, as are the group lesson ratios, especially if you're in the ARC ski-racing program. Big airy bright base lodge with reasonable prices. And no one this close to the metro has this much terrain to choose from. Afton's not Kitzbuhel, but the snow just might be better.

A beautiful area right next to Afton State Park. I am not a skier but this is the third ski area…read moreto review based on looks and amenities without being too generic. A few years ago I was fascinated with the multitude of machines making snow and thought more movie production companies should be using these machines to make a more realistic snow scene. At any rate the chalet is top notch there are scenic slopes and they are constantly updating the site. Urban development is creeping down from the north into Afton so enjoy the ride out here as a respite from cookie cutter developments and another Applebees before the snow hilly countryside is gone.

I wanted to show my friend visiting from Las Vegas the beauty of River Falls so I decided to book a…read morekayaking trip. The entire process from booking to kayaking to pick up was easy and enjoyable. The views were spectacular and even got to experience some of the local wildlife! The owner was fun and super nice and helped make my friend from out of town, who was a little nervous at first, feel at ease about the kayaking adventure. 10/10 will definitely be using River Guide Kayak again!

Always flexible, offer good guidance, family owned small business. Been using this business for…read moremany years. They've always done what they said they'd do. Thank you!

Sunrise River Tubing is the best! The owner is charming and so helpful, the river is beautiful, and…read morethe ambiance is peaceful. It's a hidden treasure!

So much fun. Beautiful views. There are smooth parts, where you can relax. There are also some…read morerapids. My best tip for those areas is to lift your bottom so that you're almost laying flat on the tube. Also, wear sturdy shoes, as flip flops or bare feet are no conducive for this activity. Life jackets are provided for free & encouraged. A bus is there to pick you up at the end and bring you back to your cars. There are tubes with crates ride inside designed to carry your cooler if you choose to bring one. We love coming here. We enjoy it every time.

UNRELIABLE Whether…read moreit comes to the management, bathroom services, firewood delivery, bus transportation, tube rental, etc. None of it is unreliable. If you enjoy hidden fees up the ass and confusion like non other, then this is the place for you! Not to mention we payed a mandatory $20 each to even get into the campground because there was a 'festival.' The picture included in this review does not even reflect 20¢ worth of a festival charge. Will never stay here or recommend this place to anyone. SAVE YOURSELVES THE TIME AND MONEY.

They don't let you go down the Rapids anymore. The lady said it's an issue with the people who own…read morethe land. They also started charging for your second trip down. The bus driver said it was half price. It used to be free unlimited.

Fun for the kids, sure. lazy river, lots of fun slides. The 2 HUGE drawbacks for the grown ups were…read more1- They blast bad pop and "classic" rock music, pretty sure they do it on purpose to annoy people enough to want to leave sooner than they normally would. 2 - The food. 3 of us chose cheeseburgers and they were so dry, salty, and overcooked! Another problem was there wasn't really enough shaded spots. We got there 5 mins after they opened and we were able to find chairs but nothing in the shade. I suppose if you line up to get in before they open you could find shaded spots.

not fun. Do not recommend. smells like pee.very crowded loud mold on my pizza no spot to sit in…read moreshade trash everywhere

Poor customer service and hidden charges when something goes wrong. Be extremely careful if…read morerenting from this company.

Excellent company to deal with for jet ski rentals. Priced right and they were so very helpful for…read moreus , especially since we are not from the area . We will definately rent from them again in the future .

Very fun float kayak paddling trip! We rented kayaks and they helped us put in and take out along…read morewith a quick bus ride back. It was about 8 miles on the river with a few small rapids. The water was fairly shallow and easy to navigate. It took us maybe 2.5 hours for our kayak trip with beautiful scenery. We saw deer, 2 fawns with spots and a doe. We saw two bald eagles and 1 golden eagle, blue herons, turtles, kingfisher, turkey vulture etc. The parking is free; there is a bathroom where you put in. You need to sign waivers before going. They offer PFDs to everyone; under 18 must wear PFD.

We love the town of Cannon Falls. We decided to plan a Kayak trip with some family and give this…read moreplace a try. This area is beautiful and we saw many Bald Eagles as we strolled down the Cannon River. I don't think this was too expensive and it was a lot of fun. We had not been kayaking before and my wife was clueless. I had used canoes when I was a kid and had been up to the Boundary Waters, I felt okay. We told the people that it was our first time and without much of any instruction, they put her in the kayak and away she went. I felt like they could have done anything to make her more comfortable. The rental area is a shack, basically. They put you in kayaks and then pick you up in an hour from departure at the pick up point. Look for the large pink rock, that is where you exit the river to be picked up. We had the last time slot with several people overturning and having to empty their kayak, not me, I stayed dry. The people that had to drain their kayak wasted a lot of time and we were late to our pick-up at the end of the day when you know they wanted to go home and start their weekend. I felt bad but it wasn't my fault. This was a fun time. I would recommend that you have some experienced people to help you if you are new at this. The people running this place are not interested in spending time teaching you how to stay dry. That is up to you.