I haven't been there in 25plus years. Always had a great time. Be ready for some nice white water…read moreespecially early in the season definitely where your helmet if your going to the falls at the end. Safety first!! The raft will buckle enjoy

Where to begin...hmmm. First off, my husband and I have been coming to Shotgun Eddys for the past…read morefew years, and we absolutely love it there! Above all else, we look forward to coming there every year, and we are thankful for the employees/owners who help run and operate such a wonderful place. It's a place that's been around for many, many years, and the experiences you enjoy are proof as to why it's still here. Many reviews claim it's dangerous, that the employees don't give proper instruction, or that there is too much nature....in nature. To that, I would say this is not some lazy river in the dells. This is out in the wilderness, and you are warned of the dangers and sign a waiver before being allowed to raft. Do not come here expecting someone to hold your hand and guide you through every paddle you take. You are one your own after they drop you off ( you are, however, picked up at the end) . If you have cell service, they have an emergency number to contact them....but if you dont have cell service its not their fault, blame your phone company. Though you are given instructions on which sides of the river are better to take depending on the start and finish( and a map...which is prerty straigh forward...stay to the left/center until you past the first rapid to avoid the strong current of the streams on the right. After that, stick to the center until you come to the bridge at the end where you stay to the right before going over the last rapid.) You are also given a helmet and a life vest that they make sure fit you well before you are sent out. As well they tell you what to do and how to sit in the raft when going over rapids, or if by chance you fall out. Though advice does not prevent you from accidents or injury, you also can not blame the staff/owner on what mother nature herself has built and constructed and that you are fully willing to venture down. On that note, if you are camping there or just rafting, you are in the wilderness, not in some resort! There will be bugs, but this also means that there will be plenty of wildlife to be seen as well. If bugs are the worst of your worries, this place is not for you! We go there knowing there are risks involved, but then again, what good things in life don't have risks? Also, no one has ever forced us to go. We happily go each year and look forward to it. We aren't some super experienced white water rafting people, we only go once a year here. I will say if the water is low that you'll have to work a little harder to get past some rocks, and if it's high that going over the rapids may seem scarier, but you are provided a helmet and life jacket for a reason. We pay attention to the water and work together to navigate over the rapids as best we can (again just amateurs) , and we've never had anything more than a little bruise here or there. Everyone is different, though, and can do things differently from how we do. But you can not blame the business for your own actions on the river or any injuries when you are fully warned and again...sign a waiver knowing full well of the possible dangers on your trip. Too many people write reviews telling of bad experiences that sound more like someone who doesn't know what the true outdoors are like and wasn't prepared to rough it a little. Overall, this place is amazing, the campsite is well maintained and cozy, and the rafting brings adventure and many fun memories for those willing to take on the task. This place is one of a kind and will give you moments of a lifetime. But again, don't come if you're not willing to deal with the outdoors, paddling, or if you're looking for some wisconsin dells Waterpark resort. Come here if you're looking to get some thrills, have fun, and enjoy the beautiful wisconsin scenery. To all at Shotgun Eddys, Thank you for all your hard work! We'll see you next year. Jamie and Chris

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure is a gem you must try.. you will go back…read more. If you are interested in camping or staying in a nice cabin, this place is for YOU! It has everything from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, ATVs, you name it... The campgrounds are set up for small/individual groups to larger groups. Volleyball, hammocks a basketball hoop and other fun things are all around. The cabins are very clean and nice, AC/heat, private bathrooms and showers with nice hot water. Comfortable beds and linens. Then there is the awesome bar and restaurant. Order the Pizza or flatbread, it is excellent, and being from Chicago we know pizza! Eric is a fantastic cook and anything on the menu will taste great. The bar offers all sorts of beers and any other drink you want. Eric and Tom run this place, they know the area well and Eric is an expert on just about anything outdoors. Very friendly place and people. The mountain biking is awesome and if you are a mountain biker you MUST make this trip. The trails in the Nicolet National Forest are some of the best in the Midwest. Beautiful, single track, a bit technical in places, boulders, and the scenery is always beautiful. You may even see a black bear. Trails are well marked in the Nicolet. Rafting the Wolf River is exciting too, or you can kayak it as many kayakers come from all over the Midwest to kayak here. We are rafters, we love it, usually see a bald eagle or 2, lots of turtles, and just a great time. We like to go to Herb's Rafting which works out of Crab and Jacks, a bar/restaurant where a lot of motorcycle riders stop. It is always fun around Memorial Day when there are tons of kids camping at Bear Paw and then rafting the river. They get out at Crab and Jacks where there are numerous Harley Davidsons and riders watching all of this. Quite the different groups of people doing what they enjoy. Thanks to Eric for being such a great guy and Tom with some stories....oh boy, get Tom to tell you some stories... he loves that .... Some photos of the Bear Paw Tracks we came across in May, 2019 in the Nicolet National Forest on the way to the single track. We were lucky enough to see the Mama Bear and her Cub one of the days too--I was thrilled and scared to death! Thank you Eric and Tom Sue and Patrick Morton Grove, IL

Rebuilt after being run down by a tornado 5 years ago- the 1-1/2 mile wide by 50 mile long path of…read moredestruction is still visible on google earth. Everything is new and clean. We stayed in one of their cabin/motel rooms (Panda). The bed was a little uncomfortable and there is no tv/internet in room.

awesome river section, good condition rafts. sometimes they have Indian Tacos...and fry…read morebread...mmmmm great to work with

Absolutely breathtaking view! I did the 1 and 1/2 hour trip and it was perfect, my family and I…read morepaid a little extra to have a tour guide. Our tour guides name was Eddie, a great guy we handled every situation that got to him wonderfully! Mike the owner is a great guy as well and it very affordable and fun rapids! I was a beginner at rafting and I was at ease the whole time great from beginners! If you'd like to see more of my experience I do have a YouTube video out labeled "SUMMER DIARIES- whitewater rafting at big Smokey falls" by debrsnyder. IF YOUD LIKE TO SEE THE RAPIDS FIRST HAND!!

We had a blast doing this for my friend's bachelorette weekend. James and Casey were amazing. The…read moregear was good quality and kept us warm; and the spring rafting was thrilling and fun! The photos were amazing quality and we got hot chocolate at the end of it!

This place is amazing! We came for a short amount of time…read moreand packed a LOT in! I wish we had more time! We stayed at the Peshtigo outpost, but did activities at both Peshtigo and Menominee outpost. At the Peshtigo outpost, there are camping facilities for any level of camper. Tenting to cabin with bathroom and kitchen. Let me start with the booking... they were so fantastic at setting up a great itinerary for us for our short stay! The zipline was awesome, and the views were beautiful! We did the rafting at Peshtigo in single person rafts and it could not have been more fun and picturesque! The alpine tower was tricky for me, but not for the rest of my group, they soared through it! EVERY SINGLE guide we had was so friendly and so kind! We can't wait to come back and stay longer! Thank you Wildman!!!

A group of 4 of us decided on a whim to go whitewater rafting, and it ended up being such a fun…read moreday! The day before our trip, Kosir's called to let us know the water levels on the Peshtigo were low and offered to switch us over to the Menominee instead. I really appreciated that they called ahead and gave us options to make sure we still had a great experience. When 2 more friends decided to join us a day before, they had no problem adding them to our reservation. The whole process was super easy from start to finish. Our guide, Mike, was amazing. He had us laughing the entire trip and was constantly telling jokes, and I felt completely safe the whole time. He answered all of our random rafting questions and was really knowledgeable about the river. The Menominee was a blast, and Mike made sure we got the full experience. The rapids were a ton of fun, we got to jump in and swim in the river, and he even took us "surfing" on the rapids. They also had a professional photographer (shoutout to Michael!) taking photos throughout the trip. Looking through the pictures afterward and seeing everyone's facial expressions was honestly hilarious, and he got the photos uploaded so quickly that we were able to start sharing them almost immediately. Overall, I would definitely recommend Kosir's. Great communication, super accommodating and friendly staff, and an all-around awesome experience!

While not fancy, our family of 6 had an awesome time today rafting down the Menomonee River with…read moreOscar. He was welcoming, knowledgeable and took time to make sure we were prepared to tackle the Piers Rapids!

KUDOS to KATHY & LARRY ... at Thornton's Whitewater Rafting Resort.. Such awesome hospitality, we…read morearrived late on a Friday evening and went to check in... The cabin we stayed in was warm, peaceful and clean. We could not ask for any better of service and hospitality. Although we went in winter we could not raft, kayak or try the paintball, we had an awesome relaxing weekend. WE definitely will be back in warmer weather to do some rafting.. and paintball. Spent quite a bit of time relaxing at the bar with Larry & Kathy... I can't even remember a place so friendly and pricing was unbelievable... If you love the outdoors and need some R & R then Thornton's is a must on your list of places to stay.

I paid an additional fee to reserve my cabin. Upon arrival, heard FROM OTHER GUESTS, not the…read moreowners, that I had been moved to another cabin. If they had notified me, at least I would've had the option to cancel (and I would've).

If you haven't been white water rafting, I suggest you go. You might pee** yourself a little but it…read moreis so worth it!! It's a good hike up in cheese land and I was only expecting maybe a class 2 or 3 (class 6 being the highest). Big surprise when we did a class 4. Sounds scary I know, but I learned that picking the right guide/ tour company is key. It makes a difference when it comes to safety and your overall experience. NA is all about having fun but being safe. The owner and our guide Matt was hilarious but also made sure that we knew what we were doing to keep us far away from any injury's. And like he said you really get to know the people in your raft because at some point you will be on top of them. There actually isn't a whole lot of rowing and the intense portions go by in a flash but at least with the help of a hiking trail and another boat you end up doing the intense parts twice. Other then that you are shooting the shit with Matt and the others in your group. Matt has a wealth of knowledge about the area and about "adventure" type stuff. I think it was the perfect combo of relaxing and heart racing experience. I would tell you more but to be honest this is really something you should experience for yourself. I will say that we all had a blast and not one of us ended up in the water... well, at least not from the rapids. I would totally do this again!! ** You're not actually allowed to pee in or out of the boat. Matt will ask you if you would like for him to come to your work and pee on your desk or something, no, then don't pee at his place of work.

We had an unbelievable day out on the river yesterday. Ben, our tour guide was fantastic and very…read moreaccommodating. Our time out on the water couldn't have been any better. It was exciting and the views were beautiful. We will most certainly be back and telling others about you all as well! In reading other reviews here, like Catherine's from 6/30/18, I couldn't agree more. The reviews you see here are spot on. Safety. Office staff, it all!

Great Wolf River Tubing Co is a perfect way to beat the summer heat. Perfect choice if you are worn…read moreout from vacation or work and just want to float down a cool, lazy river. Setting is picture perfect. The prices are very reasonable and the family that owns this new business in Shawano, WI are friendly, local and can give you great travel tips on the area.

From the owner: At the beautiful, relaxing Wolf River in Shawano, WI, we provide entertainment for the whole…read morefamily. From canoes and kayaks to paddle board rentals, we have everything you need to make the most of our lazy river. Your search for water recreational sports is over. Great Wolf Tubing Co, LLC is the place to get your water sports on. Our affordable rentals will give you and your family the time of your lives.This tourist attraction isn't like all the others. Everybody will want to come back to the beautiful Wolf River after a day at Great Wolf Tubing Co, LLC!