We had a great time kayaking this past weekend with River Rats Kayak Rentals! All the equipment was…read moreprovided and loaded for us! All we had to do was get on the bus and ride down to the river! Our driver was a 17 year old gentleman that was so friendly and so nice! He gave us instructions on how to go through the river and everything. Although once on the river all the instructions seem to go out of the window. Negatives: our appointment was for 1pm and we waited an hour to ride to the river. We originally signed up for a guide on the river (not needed) however, they waited an hour to tell us (after we paid and confirmed appointment with the front desk.) that it would be an additional $50 just for the guide. Didn't like those things. What I can say is all of the staff kept us well informed on when we would be leaving and made us feel like home. Each person had amazing personalities and we throughly enjoyed talking to them during our wait. The river was absolutely beautiful and amazing and a beautiful experience for my family. One we will never forget and that is thanks to River Rats Kayak Rentals.

The River Rats Crew was lively and helpful. Everyone had a good attitude, even our shuttle driver…read morewho never cracked a smile but cracked plenty of jokes! LOL But BE WARNED: The River itself can we quite treacherous. My husband and I go kayaking a lot and have floated the Illinois and Arkansas River's many times without problems, but the Mountain Fork River was low and there were Boulders everywhere, above the water and below. There were plenty of places we almost flipped, even a waterfall that you have to go over. I ended up flipping twice and went over the waterfall without my kayak, lol. I smashed into a boulder on the other side and that wasn't so funny but it was a small price to pay for adventure. Thankfully there were people waiting on the other side of the waterfall who caught my kayak which was super nice. I would NOT take any kids on here younger that many 10 or 12. They would have to be GREAT swimmers and I would only take them if the river was higher than when we had gone previously. In hindsight it was a great adventure, I only wish we had been more prepared ahead of time. P.S. The River Rats shuttle driver did tell us about the waterfall and how to get over it best.

RBO is where we rented our kayaks. $50 a day gets you a kayak, life jacket, and a laminated map…read morewith all the kayaking trails in the area. It's yours from 8 am till 6 pm. That's a lot of paddling! We had a BLAST! The weather was perfect. They delivered the kayaks to the cabins we were at, so we just walked out the door and got in the river. Awesome! There were 3 trails upstream, and 2 trails downstream. Caddo lake, and the Big Cypress Bayou and absolutely beautiful. The bald cypress forest is a sight to behold. If you've never been, put it on your bucket list. When we got back in the trees, the only sound is the birds. The water is like glass. The occasional fishing boat will slow down so they don't make waves. If you have never been to Caddo Lake,it's an experience you will never forget!

Fantastic service today. Kristi and crew are top notch and got us all set up for an enjoyable day…read morepaddling, watching the eclipse and a picnic lunch in the middle of the lake. Pro level pictures of us paddling away in the early morning light were an unexpected enjoyable bonus when we got home. We will definitely use them again.

We found Discover Kayak and Steve through a search in our local area for basic kayak instruction…read morefor our Girl Scouts to accomplish their paddling badge. First, working with Steve was so easy and relaxed! As you can imagine, coordinating a kayak trip with Texas weather and multiple involved Girl Scouts posed a bit of a logistical nightmare but Steve was understanding all along the way! He was understanding when we dropped a few girls and added one back on and when weather canceled us the first few times he was very clear and quick with the communication. Second, Steve was incredibly informative and patient with our Girl Scouts. This was a group of girls ages 11-15 but most of our group fell into the 11-12 year old range. He kept the girls on task and made sure they were watching at the important parts without coming across as too tough. The girls LOVED the experience and I highly recommend Steve and Discover Kayak to Girl Scouts and new kayakers alike. Thanks again Steve!

I found Steve 3 years ago and gave him a try. It was "top-knotch". He had every skill level in our…read moreclass and handled everyone with ease. Last weekend I entrusted him to teach two dear friends who ARE NOT great swimmers. One had had a hip replacement. He was so patient and accommodating. He eased their fears, taught them and they already are begging to go back out. Thank you, Steve, for helping me introduce my friends to the world of kayaking. We are planning another small group for next month already.

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the…read moreTrinity River right here in the Carrollton area!?

We did the Blast River run with single kayaks. The first part of the tour was the most beautiful…read morepart. Overall the river is clean but there were some spots where trash was deposited from previous washouts. I would try a run farther up river for a better experience next time. The staff was friendly and helpful but the rental equipment is definitely well worn and some in our group had problems with adjusting their seat backs and the seat cushions were quite hard after 1 hour on a 3 hour trip.

Does not care about the safety of their customers ! Daughter and friend were allowed to go out on…read morepaddle board and got stuck with high winds and strong currents . We're unable to make it back to shore , until they flagged Down jet skis to help them . do not recommend!

I wanted to try stand up paddle boarding and I found DFW Surf. My wife and I took a lesson and it…read morewas a great experience. We decided to join the Surf Club. The coaches are amazing and there are many activities, including paddle tours like sunrisepaddle, sunset paddls and my Fridaynightpaddle and a pint. There is also, SUP yoga, SUP racing, and wake surfing for all levels. My wife and I have been members for about ten years now, and we have we have met so many great people through the club.

This was hands down the best experience I could've done in Dallas area! We had a group of 10 and…read morepersonally met the owner, who was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic tour around the place. His employee, Guy, was a phenomenal aid and made sure we got in and out of the water safely, and even gave us some waters in the 105 degree heat. Despite this heat, the lake was very cool and we had fun the entire time. If you're looking for a family activity or looking for a great time, please support this business! To my fellow UT Dallas students, this place is extremely cheap if you're looking for a great time!

I rented a tandem kayak for me and my girlfriend. Easily one of the best things I have ever done…read more Dave was welcoming, easy going, and helpful. Total price for two hours was about $42-45 but was worth every last penny. You best believe we will be back, and I'm suggesting it to many other people.

I had so much fun this weekend! This is the second time I have tried canoeing. At first I was a…read morelittle nervous about it, and it dissapeared after a while. The river was so calm and peaceful. We took our time and really enjoyed the luxury to just be. We saw turtles sunbathing, birds, a bobcat, and had a picnic on the boat ;-) It was a lovely experience. Charles took us to the river and picked us up. He is great; super cool guy and I can tell he knows his stuff! That made me feel confortable with canoeing. Looking forward to our next outing!

Please disregard the negative reviews here....the outfit is wonderful! Charles is a true…read moreprofessional and a Trinity River expert. We were a crew of 4 flight attendants on a long layover in search of a day adventure. The Trinity River did not disappoint. The water level was high and a little swift at times which we enjoyed. Prepare to see many different birds and we had quite a few fish jump near our canoe. The water was just fine...we did not fear for our lives...the water was clean and what you would expect in a large city. Although you are in Dallas it seems more like a remote river out west at times. Please take heart in our review....we have traveled to every state in the country and tubed,whitewater rafted or gone canoeing in almost all of them if available. Trinity River Expeditions is a must do in Dallas...Thanks Charles!!