My Inuit brothers were beckoning me. It was hot, and the invention of the Inuit people of the…read morefrigid cold north would prove to be what the doctor ordered on this hot hOt HoT HOT day. It was so hot! I wish I had a walk-in icebox in my kitchen. What to do, what to do? I wanted to jump in a stream and fly fish, but it was too late. But then, I thought of an item on my To-Do List: kayaking. Yes, props has to be given to fellow Yelpers Soyon K. & Chris F., for putting this business on my radar. I've generally stayed away from the river during the summer like the plague---too crowded, noisy (& hella annoying) jet skiers, and much better options a short drive away. But I had to cool off...and get a work out. I went for two hours for $30, which included all the equipment you'd need and a bottle of water. This was all I could go for since they were only open for two hours. I put in at Howard Amon Park. Now, I've never kayaked before. I had hopes of going all over the place in two hours: paddle up to the Hanford Reach, kayaking up the Yakima, etc. I obviously don't know my abilities very well. The person helping me out suggested something a little less ambitious. I ended up paddling upriver to an island off of Leslie Grove Park--she said some people can't even make it there! This scared me, so I pointed my kayak upward and toward the island. Oh yeah, it's a good workout---remember, use your whole body to paddle or your shoulders will explode! I braved a few waves from boats, and a little bit of slimy plant life, but I managed to make it to the island in: 25min! Jeez, so now I had some time to kill. I ended up paddling around the island (tried to feed some snacks to a flock of Canadian geese, but they raised their noses at me). I then beached and had a bite & drink on the island. I then went down river. Now I would have thought going downriver would have been easier, but it didn't really seem so. Whenever you paddle it's a workout--regardless of water flow. So yeah, such a cool summer activity option. The staff person was super nice, and made everything really easy. I would definitely do it again. This would be a great date activity. Maybe I should take a class though. I don't know what I'd do if I flipped my kayak over--yeah, wouldn't want that to happen on a first date!

Great place to paddle board and kayak. Everything you need is provided. Different classes and super…read moretours outside of area. Small lesson to get you started included. Tour in the local area of Columbia or near Bateman Island. And for the romantic or night people full moon paddles! Featured in Seattle Times and local tv stations. Oh, paddle boards/kayaks are taken to water for you and you are handed a bottle of water!

Wife and I rented a couple kayaks to explore Bateman island. Staff was prompt and friendly…read more Equipment was in good working order. Good overall experience and would recommend.

Excellent customer service! They arrived shortly after we called and our family had a blast!!!read more

FUNTASTIC ! This company will supply you with wetsuits and water shoes. Staff was great…read more We had Nora as our guide...THANK YOU Nora for a safe fun trip. Nora was very personable , knowledgeable , and kept everyone safe. River was low but still had some great rapids.

SUPERB activity - It should be on your top 10 activities MUST DO LIST!…read more Everything was flawless; staff, parking, wetsuits, various water activities, down to the r/t shuttle. Wetsuit was "suitable" for the water temp! We were an inexperienced family of two adults and two young teens. It's was the perfect combination of weather, river currents to float time. Such a blast with Mason/guide on the Wenatachee River. Thank you for floating the fun & keeping us safe! Seattle Ballard Family! - Next time we'll bring our Wire Haired Fox Terrier on the raft - ha!

This was such a wonderful experience! We rented paddle boards for the first time and the employees…read morewere all very helpful. I asked if they had ever tried a paddle board with a kayak seat because I was thinking about buying one but was Leary of an inflatable. The lady actually took a display one down and brought it to the water for me to try. I ended up buying one from them and having it shipped home since I was in a convertible with no trunk space left. All the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely returning when we are in town.

Friendly environment. Front end with Sara is very helpful and helped me and my fiance have the best…read more1st time kayaking experience.

Fantastic recreation area. Well kept up by the staff and Rangers. Loved watching the occasional…read morefisherman's boat drift by. And as a very partime trainspotter, the few trains across the river added to the experience. Only (slight) drawn back were the noisy (and most definitely speeding) motorcycles and folks with more $ than brains racing down the road by Big Pines.

Even though it's not a five star campground...I have taken my husband and son here every year for…read morethe past five years. Why would we endure the heat, wind, no water, and sometimes site with no tree or shade? Because the canyon is gorgeous and the float is unbeatable in WA. Only go if you can get sites 1-5. The sun sets behind the hills earlier so you get some shade there. But God forbid you go on a 107F day like we did last August...after one dày of floating and sitting in our camp chairs in the river (our site had no trees and only our canopy) we gave up and drove home because the heat in the tent was unbearable. A couple years we only took one vehicle and managed to hitch hike from Big Pines back north to the vehicle to get it after floating (since the only road out goes along the river). Some years we take two vehicles, which is best. If you are up for an adventure or maybe you have an RV, you might try coming here to camp!

What an incredible experience! Sure helped us get into the Christmas spirit! It was our very first…read moretime and it surely will now be our last! It may even be a weekly event for our family! I have a 4 & 6 year old and they were entertained the whole time! It was a breath of fresh air for all of us. Our adventure started with eye smiles being greeted by the friendliest staff! They had customized sign for myself and the family. our fire pit and carriage ride were ready! We were able to leave our s'more fixings and hot cocoa at our reserved fire pit. They provided complimentary hot cocoa. There was wine, organic soaps, Christmas wreaths and Christmas trees all available at a very low cost. The carriage ride was spectacular! We brought a blanket along because it can get very cold, but nothing unbearable. We were able to see the wide open views. We could see Miles and miles of vineyards and wildlife. Our tour guide Suzy had so much knowledge and she was just so friendly. She gave stories about the surrounding lands and knowledge on winemaking. What a gem she is to the whole operation! Our carriage ride lasted about 25min and it was worth the $40 for the four of us. After our carriage ride we were able to settle down right next to the coziest fire pit. We had chairs and tables provided for our belongs. Wood would brought to us constantly and we were checked on frequently. Bathrooms were available and were able to sit there over an hour. I would Definitely recommend this one of a kind experience! We will be back and I look forward to supporting this small business! Tips: bring s'more fixings, sticks to toast marshmallows water, hot coco hot dogs/snacks! Parking is very convenient! We were able to get whatever we needed from the suv for snacks, blankets, hand sanitizer, baby wipes! Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

A horse-drawn wagon ride among the autumn vineyards was the perfect way to launch our Eastern…read moreWashington wine weekend. Teresa and Emily were considerate, personable, and confident guides. They readily answered our many questions about the vineyards, the wineries, and the region. We visited four wineries, and at each stop we were escorted into a tasting room. Our guides and the horses waited patiently outside at each stop, and there was room on the wagon for our purchases. Midway through the afternoon, we enjoyed a delicious luncheon they had prepared, in one of the tasting rooms. We're excited to bring friends and family next summer!

The best one on one, personal guided experience you'll find in Leavenworth. We rented paddle boards…read moreand floated the river. It was the most epically relaxing way to spend an afternoon in mid August. Tom Potter hooked us up with paddleboards, life preservers, and the best picnic lunch ever. He gave us some lessons on paddle boarding and sent us off. Two hours (plenty of time!) later he picked us up at a pre-designated location. He picked us up in his truck, which the inside will blow you away... It's outfitted like a limousine inside. If you have an afternoon to spend in or around Leavenworth, this is the best bang for your buck.

My uncle and I were looking for kayak lessons in Leavenworth and boy did we find the right man. For…read morethree full days Tom gave us private instruction on the river and in the pool, which included a BBQ at a beautiful home in the middle of a pear orchard! He even took the time to drive to our cabin and pick us up everyday. Tom was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and also very fun and genuine. The type of person you feel like you've known for a while shortly after meeting them. I couldn't speak more highly of him or the experience he provided for us. If you're going to the Leavenworth area and looking to be set up for an incredible weekend, look no further. This guy does it all.

Great people, good rates, very prompt, open and honest. We were happy to deal with the owners!!read more

Absolutely love these guys! We kinda stumbled on them…read morebecause all we cane for was taking a walk in the park, Oatis was an absolute gentleman and went above and beyond to help us get in the water, we had a blast. Highly recommended and highly appreciated!!