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    Lakeshore Kayak Rental

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Crane nest, turtles many birds, beautiful wildlife

    Very friendly & helpful staff person, all equipment in excellent condition and laminated maps provided! Excellent resource!

    Gorgeous views!
    Regina P.

    It was our first visit to Grand Haven and we wanted to take advantage of the lakes. We found Lakeshore Kayak Rental and decided to try it because my daughter wanted to try SUP boarding and we wanted to kayak. The family who owns Lakeshore could not be any nicer or more helpful. The owner gave us great advice and treated us like family. Her son was equally as nice. She went over everything so we felt confident as we kayaked and paddle boarded on the Grand Lake. We were out about 3 hours and they were there to greet us when we returned. I highly recommend Lakeshore if you enjoy a relaxing day of lake activities. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

    Kristin R.

    I love this place! Super friendly and helpful staff and absolutely beautiful scenery! I recommend the 3hr kayaking trip on Lloyd's Bayou. Any less time and you don't get to see enough.

    Mike A.

    This is my first time solo kayaking and loved it. This was also my daughters first time standup paddle boarding and was equally impressed. Employees were super friendly and helpful. We choose the three hour option and were very glad. The river was very clean and relaxing to explore. There were just a few boats and jet skis that created a fee waves and they were very respectable to us that were non powered. Next time in Grand Haven this will be my only choice to kayak or paddle board.

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    Definitely recommend them for kayak rental. Fun and easy. Everything went great. We were on the water within 10 mins of arrival.

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    “I went to try stand up paddle boarding for the first time while my dad kayaked, and we felt so welcomed!”

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    Wisner Rents Canoes - Looking at the water wondering when he will be able to kayak too

    Wisner Rents Canoes

    4.0(29 reviews)
    30.3 mi
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    Our tubing on the Muskegon River through Wisner's ended badly. I am giving two stars to encourage…read morethe owners/managers/staff to be more forthcoming about the extremely hazard conditions presented at the end of the float. After our fun, relaxing trip my grandson, and I saw what we had been told to watch for when it's time to disembark. What wasn't communicated was that you will have ZERO way to steer or maneuver your tubes LEFT toward the boat launch / pickup point. * as an older woman - never floated before, I and my grandson were put in a dangerous situation when the SUPER STRONG CURRENT took us past the point where we were told to get out. The shallow, gentle river ends right where you need to be able to control or "drive the tube" to the left riverbank. We were in the middle attempting to go left when the crazy fast current grabbed our tubes and shot us out to the rough, deep water. If it hadn't been for some very brave and kind river visitors, our day might have ended very differently. One person attempted to swim to us and couldn't make it again, due to the current being so strong. I had to make the decision to jump out of my tube, hoisting one arm around it, swim while pulling the three tubes containing our cooler in one, my young grandson in the other toward the rocky shore past the exit point. Swimming against that river current released adrenaline you read about - when people lift cars off people! There is ZERO way I am strong enough or a good enough swimmer to do what I did. Two women in kayaks (angels really ) rowed to us. If they had not been there.... Right when they were I'm afraid to think what might have happened. One of them allowed me to lean on their kayak to rest. We finally were able to exit the river on someone's private property and walk back to the pickup vehicle. While one of them hauled our tubes back to the launch with their kayak. Please know that the exit point is treacherous on the 2.5 hour float. If you are not experienced, if you are not a strong swimmer - BRING A PADDLE - so you have some control of the tube when you need it. I MAY NEVER FLOAT AGAIN. but if I do, I now know the questions to ask and what to bring with me. The lady at the desk and the young man who picked us up were both very friendly. While she did impart the importance of where we needed exit the river, a stern warning to FIRST TIMERS, or older folks about the danger that lies ahead and a complete inability to "steer left" is absolutely warranted! Please be safe out there! * in response to the owners response; it absolutely has happened before. The three women who assisted us told me "always bring a paddle when tubing or, rent a kayak, so you have some control". Quite possible it has never happened to a writer before. I write - so an honest review to help others be safe felt necessary.

    As always, the owner, staff, equipment, and experience are all amazing! They do a great job…read moreoutlining the trip and how to navigate the river. Of course, a level of awareness is to be owned by yourself while in nature as well. Will be back time and time again. The river as brought to you by Wisner Rents Canoes is unmatched and never gets old

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    Wisner Rents Canoes - The train bridge downtown Owego, where their 6 mile trip ends

    The train bridge downtown Owego, where their 6 mile trip ends

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    Millennium Park

    Millennium Park

    4.6(53 reviews)
    23.5 mi

    I love walking at Millennium Park. I have been exercising here for many years. There are miles and…read moremiles of paths to explore. I enjoy mixing up my different routes to go different distances. There are several small lakes, one of which has a beach and other activities such as paddle boats. There are two different entrances to the park, which helps spread visitors out on really busy days like weekends. On the Secchia Meadows side, there is a nice pavillon where my friends had their wedding. I highly recommend Millennium Park for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, spotting creatures such as deer, turtles, muskrats, eagles, and more.

    I've got lots of thoughts running through my head, simultaneously, all the time. So when I stepped…read moreup to the check-in counter at Millennium Park Boat Rentals, the thoughts in my head were: Wow! It only costs $8 per hour to rent a kayak? Sweet! Wow! These people checking me in and telling me safety information are incredibly young! Will they be able to save me and my family if our kayaks flip over and we fall into the lake? Wow! What a beautiful day! But I wonder how often people fall into the lake. I also wonder how deep the lake is. I also wonder if it's possible to be trapped underwater if your kayak flips over. In the end, I decided to kick it on the sandy beach and wave at my family as they happily paddled on the lake. They had a great time kayaking. I had a great time not kayaking. Like Hot Chocolate says: Everyone's a winner, baby. Kayaks are either single-person or double, and we used one of each. There are very few instructions given, which was a little alarming to me. (You mean you just assume we know what we're doing?!) But fortunately, my family knew what they were doing, so they didn't need much instruction to get themselves out on the water. As you paddle around the lake, you pass the Millennium Park beach and splash pad, plus little islands here and there. There is about four miles of shoreline to explore. I was told that the lake was nice and calm, and that it was a pleasant time on the water. We rented kayaks, but Millennium Park Boat Rentals also offers canoes, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards to rent. Keep in mind that rentals are seasonal -- this place is only open from Memorial Day-ish to Labor Day-ish.

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    Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery - Happy campers!

    Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery

    4.6(14 reviews)
    27.0 mi

    Loved it. Very gracious and professional hosts. Explained the necessary things about the river.read more

    First of all, it would be great if this business changed its name to something more culturally…read moresensitive. They offer a great service and we totally appreciate that. Having a non-racist name would be an excellent change. Spending a summer day floating down the White River has become an annual tradition for a small group of friends and this business makes it easy. The phones and front desk is managed by a bunch of teenagers who sometimes provide spotty service, but we've learned to keep our expectations low in that regard. This Canoe Livery is perfect on the essentials, though. We like the variety of tube styles (some have a bottom for those chilly early summer days, some have a cup holder, some are kid sized). The way the process works is you pay a fee to rent your tube, then they will bus you to a drop off point. You float down the river for 2-3 hours, enjoying sunshine, cool water and forest views. You will then reach a landing (which is also the place you departed from). It's obvious and impossible to miss. We recommend a cooler for your favorite beverages and a dry bag to keep your important items safe. The front desk will hold your keys while you float, which isn't a bad idea. We've seen people lose their keys on the river before. In these times when many of us are looking for more outdoor activities, a river float is one of our favorites. This canoe livery does a great job of making the process smooth and simple!

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