Although a bit pricey, this experience was awesome! The captains were super friendly and very…read moreexperienced and the actual flight was amazing! We were much higher up than we expected, leaving us with an nice view of the bay! Felt super safe the whole time, my biggest problem is that the flights are only 10-12 minutes, although I compared this to other parasailing companies in the area and they are all the same.

Great service. Jordan was so helpful. Unfortunately we had to rebook twice due to weather but he…read moreopened another time slot so we could still go during our scheduled vacation time. The boys loved it.

Recently sailed on the 3 day 2 night program called "Women on the Water"…read moreIt was amazing. We had a good wind on our first day and were able to enjoy and participate in some true sailing. The crew of the Inland Seas was wonderful and encourage everyone to enjoy the science and the sailing. The HIGHLIGHT of the trip was looking at plankton under the super cool microscope. Made some friends, ate good food, learned some things, laughed and sailed. Perfect way to spend some time!!

I went by here to pick up something I had ordered, a piece of clothing. Sadly, the delivery wasn't…read morebut I got to be educated about plankton. So, that's cool. School groups can come here April-October/November. There are also sails for family, friends- the public. All the opportunities are interesting. I say come volunteer.

Great experience. Knowledgable, flexible, and has great equipment…read more I was traveling to Michigan to meet up with a range of family. I wanted to rent some equipment that would allow me to have fun as an experienced windsurfer and to be able to teach a range of people weighing from 145 to 225 lbs, and ranging in age from 19 to 60+. Dave provided everything we needed and offered to swap things out as wind conditions changed. He knows his stuff and is fair and honest and a nice person.

Torch Lake is Michigan's longest inland lake at 19 miles, deepest at 285' and 2nd largest. What…read morethose facts don't convey, is the beauty of the lake. Drive NE Torch Lake from M88 for a couple of miles and look to your right take in the beauty of the lake from the hills NE Torch lake winds through. Locals say that 6 shades of blue can be found in Torch's crystal clear water and I believe it to be true. I've had the pleasure of getting to know the owners Dave and Lisa over the last couple of years. They are seasoned sailors and and can provide lessons if you are new to sailing/windsurfing or just rusty. In the case of windsurfing they have a simulator on land that allows them to give instructions while you practice, without getting your feet wet. They will also take you out into the lake and provide instruction based on your skill level. Their business is located in a small subdivison on the NE side of the lake. Wak-Wing can be challenging to find with a GPS, keep in mind the city is Central Lake. Look for the white sign with a sailboat on it. While it's possible to catch them at the beach, it's highly recommended that you call and make an appointment. Enjoy!

They are the worst with kids. I have had my family membership for 4 years, and I have never really…read moreused it because of this happening before. I only got it for the kids' classes (which many are not included in). Recently, I went there, and a member of the staff named Heather started creating and enforcing rules (not posted anywhere) to a 5yo and an 8 yo kids. Asked for somebody to call me back, because that's what they told me they were going to do, but they never did. I am not mad or disappointed with them, but it keeps happening. At this point, I have to cancel the membership because this is not the first time something like this has happened, and because it hasn't been handled well at all. I hope this helps you before bringing your kids to this place.

The Y needs early morning classes for us working people! By 9am I have already been to work for 1…read morehour!

We really enjoyed the "Warden's Office" escape room. We enjoyed the fact that the puzzles were not…read morelinear and there were different things that our group of 5 could all work on together. We finished with over 20 minutes left, but that's not to say it was easy. The puzzles are well constructed and enjoyable.

It's delightful. Go get yourself some nature. Fall color is quite satisfying. Follow a trail and…read morelisten to the river to soothe your soul.

Stopped in with a 2.5 year old that I care for. Immediately upon entering there were activities and…read moretoys that were great to capture her attention. A woman named Rachel was at the reception desk. She was absolutely the most accommodating and wonderfully patient person with the little one! She went above and beyond to make sure that we had an excellent and personalized experience even though it was freezing outside. She encouraged us to touch whatever we would like in the reception area, and to hang out and play as long as we would like. Thoroughly a wonderful experience, and we WILL be back to explore the trails!

What an amazing place! We were looking for something to do and we found Shel-Haven on Yelp - I am…read moreglad we did. Easy to find and easy to get too. I have been to a couple canoe/kayak rentals down state and Shel-Haven is so much better! First, they will drive you to the spot on the river and then you kayak to where you car is parked. So convenient! Depending on how long you want your trip to be will depend how far up the river you get dropped off. Second, they do not hold your credit card and there is no annoying deposit. You just hand them your money for the time you want to be on the river and then you are done - transaction over! You do not have to check-in back and get your deposit back or have to pay more if you went over the time limit. Third, the staff is great. The gal who checked us in was amazing, so friendly and helpful! She also accepted the Yelp discount without hassle or questions. 2.5 hour trip in a two person kayak was only $18.00! Such a great deal. The kayaks were very nice, clean, and did the trick. Fourth, the river and trip itself is so peaceful and beautiful. A great trip to take if you are not an avid canoer or kayaker. River is decently wide and calm. Not a lot of crazy turns or quick current. We did not see a lot of wildlife.There are homes that line the river but some areas are pure woods with no homes, so it is a nice mix. The water is not that deep either. I would say the deepest we saw was 3 feet while on average it seemed to be about 2 feet deep. Fifth, easy ending place when you are done with your trip. You can also swim when you are done with your trip and the water here is about 3 feet deep. There was a worker at the return site to help you. Parking lot was also right there and you could go on your way.

We have been canoeing with Shel-Haven for over twenty years and have always had a great experience…read more We usually take the four hour trip from 612 and float the river for the day. Prices are reasonable and as the years have passed, more and more options for floating the river have become available. They also have a nice deck where you can watch the people arrive back from their trip.

So my only gripe is that website says $75 for jet ski rental but on-site it was $115. Maybe…read moreholiday weekend price... Anyway the staff is awesome!! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Care and kindness means so much!!! Thank you!!! I would definitely rent again

Very Expensive When we asked if we could still rent a…read morekayak(6pm), The young lady on July 25th looked beyond annoyed. The young man was nice and courteous, but between her Irritation and the high price, we did not go back to them the rest of the three days that we were in traverse city.