Today my dog and I learned the fundamentals of SUP. We learned a great deal about ourselves and the…read moretrust that is needed. Kathy was awesome. She helped me show my girl who isn't small by any stretch of the imagination how to stand and balance. We had a wonderful time and we totally recommend this company for beginners.

Kathie was the best. So much fun!!! Rented kayaks for a three day camping trip leaving from willow…read morebeach. Epic hot springs adventure without having to join a big kayak tour group couldn't recommend enough.

Where are you coming from ? You're here; you're in Vegas!…read more Do you know Las Vegas has a lake, and you can rent a boat. See the natural beauty of Lake Las Vegas. This is Las Vegas, yes! Boats on the water. If you're just finding this out, knowing is the best! Anyways, sign the waiver; bring some identification and your credit card. Many rules exist to help keep everyone safe and sound. Miner details we all behave ourselves. You will park in the garage or by the lake front. An added bonus, parking is free. Make sure and select your type of boat rental. You can rent a kayak as well. So many things to do here on the water. Check it out, the best of Vegas is coming it's getting warm and book early because it's going to be another great year. Get out here and come and see . Love begins with you, it spreads out to others. So let's get out and do something that you can sit and watch the day pass on the water. I'll see you on the water.

Happy Fathers Day papa! We decided to do it the night before…read moreand everything went well. The filter items we needed fit their availability. I paid, we completed the requested documents and drove out the Thursday before Fathers Day. The store rep was friendly. The boat was decent. The attendant was perky at 9 AM and knows. Hubby enjoyed and so did we. The water was perfect, not busy at 9AM. We shared some breakfast items but toured the beautiful scenery of homes around the lake. We stayed in the higher water levels, brought our trash and no issues. Check-out was as easy as check-in. Thanks so much

My husband and I did the full-day Black Canyon kayak tour with Desert Adventures and I seriously…read morecan't recommend it enough. I grew up in Vegas and have been on this river a ton by boat, and I've also hiked to both Gold Strike and Arizona Hot Springs. Those hikes are super rewarding but honestly brutal. This experience was completely different in the best way. Being able to get out of the river and be steps away from hot springs was amazing, and the views from the water are hands down the best. We met the team bright and early at 5:30am for launch, and everything was super smooth. They shuttled us, got us fitted for life jackets, handled waivers, and gave a quick safety rundown. Launch timing is strict because of the park service, but they made it feel easy and not stressful at all. Definitely be on time, though, because due to this strict timing, they will leave without you. The kayaks were such a game-changer. They were longer touring kayaks with foot-controlled rudders, dry storage, and actual back support. Super comfortable for me and somehow also worked great for my 6'2" husband (he had a larger boat). Since it was just the two of us, our guide Holmes customized the whole day to our pace. He took us to hidden spots I had never seen before, even as a local, and helped us avoid crowds. We did some hiking, rock scrambling, used ropes at Boy Scout Canyon, and explored hot springs that you can only get to from the river. It felt adventurous but still very safe, and he gave great tips the whole time. He also knew so much about the area. History of the Hoover Dam, plants, wildlife, etc. I learned a ton - even as someone who felt familiar with the area. This is exactly why I'm glad we didn't just rent kayaks. Having a guide made it feel like a next-level experience. We got to relax more while he handled the route and found the best spots. We got lucky with perfect early April weather. No wind, super glassy water, and we could see fish deep in the water. The 12 miles honestly felt way easier than expected, especially with how well Holmes guided us through the current so we could just float and chill a lot of the time. They also packed a great lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. You really just need a sun shirt, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, water shoes, and sunscreen. They take care of the rest. Even though we leaned a little more adventurous, I could totally see this being doable for beginners, too. You don't need to be super athletic to enjoy it. Pickup and cleanup were easy and seamless. They handled everything while I grabbed a snack and relaxed, which honestly made it feel even more special. This was such a cool experience, and I would 100% do it again. Already recommending it to friends, and I would definitely consider doing the overnight version next time.

This three-day backcountry canoe trip down the river was one of the most amazing experiences of my…read morelife. The breathtaking scenery, peaceful moments, and adventure made it an unforgettable experience for my husband and me. A huge thank you to our guide, Izzy, for making the trip so special. Your knowledge, encouragement, and kindness made us feel confident and safe every step of the way. We're leaving with incredible memories, a deeper appreciation for the outdoors, and a new friend! We would do this trip again in a heartbeat and can't recommend it enough!

Booking was easy and efficient--you select your day, time of the tour, number of people and type of…read morekayak for each person (single or tandem). You also provide each persons height and weight when you sign them up. I booked 2 single kayak tours for this Saturday at 9:00am. The push off location is located off of Willow Beach, at exit 14 on Henderson. If you're a local and driving yourself to Willow Beach, it's $99 for each person. They also have an option for downtown hotel pickup at either the Aria or Excalibur for $147 per person. After purchasing tickets online, I was sent an email confirming all the details for the Saturday tour. Please use the restroom before pushing off, which are located south of the beach landing area. Follow the sidewalk for about 7 minutes past the gazebos and the waterline to a small building before the marina. Meet time was 8:45 am and we were able to find our guide, Griffin, who gave us life jackets and an assigned kayak. He also provided everyone with a bottle of water and a dry bag for any valuables (I gave him my key fob because I don't pack any bags for the tour). The kayaks do have compartments with a secure lid to put a small bag in for phone, keys, sunscreen, etc...but it's suggested to back light. Hats, sunscreen and sunglasses were recommended as the sun will bake you on the lake. Lifejackets must be worn on the lake; if you don't and are caught it's a HEFTY fine. Griffin gave a safety briefing and laid out how the tour would go. Our group was 9 people plus our guide. Griffin also noted that if it gets too much for some kayakers to keep going, he's always willing to tow them. So don't worry, you'll make it back alive. The first leg of the tour is 2 miles north up the Colorado River and Griffin provided historical information about the area, spotted wildlife and provided information about them, and you eventually end the 1st part of the tour at Emerald Cove. If you don't know about this, look it up on Instagram and Google. The cove does "sparkle" when the sun hits it just right around 1-2 pm, and lasts about 40 minutes. Once you hit the cove, people do line up in their kayaks to get a picture of themselves. BEWARE If you are dying to have the sparkly photo, prepared to wait in the line for hour(s) just to get in there, and you might possibly miss it because of the amount of people wanting that shot. Launching out when we did at 9:00 am, we waited 10 minutes to get in (3 people ahead of us). By the time we left the cove, we saw around 45-50 kayakers heading down the river to this destination. So, do the math in your head. Our group piled into the cove (backwards) and he divulged the history and current pop culture of the cave. When our time was up in the cave, Griffin provided everyone with photo opportunities of their smaller groups. He took photos of every family unit individually for them and said he would send the photos to the phone number of the person that booked the trip. The second leg of the tour begins by heading back (south) in the direction we came. On the way back, we crossed the lake and headed to a beach for a break and snacks. Once out of our kayak, Griffin supplied the entire group with granola bars, chips, and extra water bottles, and we were allowed to swim and relax for about 15-20 minutes. Griffin also brought extra sunscreen for reapplication for the group. The kids were busy finding crawfish in the sand and had a lot of fun on the beach. Some of the adults and kids did get into the water for a "cold plunge" to cool off, as it was starting to get hot at this time. The water in the lake is 52-54 degrees, so it is cold, but I highly recommend just getting in and doing it because it WILL cool you off for the second leg of the 2 mile trip to home base. After snacks, rehydration, and cleaning up trash, we were back in our kayaks and launched off for the remainder of the trip. Griffin again provided historical background of the lake, canyon, and how it connected with the Hoover Dam, which was SUPER interesting. On the way back, our group also spotted 2 bald eagles. They were very hard to find at first but Griffin was extremely patient and helped everyone identify them. By the time we were 3 miles into the trip heading back to home base, the lake was packed with paddles boarders and kayakers. It had to have been around 11-11:30 pm. At around 12:15pm, we finally made it back to the landing beach where we started, pulled our kayaks onto the beach with assistance and handed over our life vests. Griffin thanked everyone for coming and gave out additional water bottles to anyone that wanted them for the car ride home. Griffin was absolutely professional, informative, funny, patient, and took time to answer questions, engage with all of the families and made sure our experience was amazing. Tips are customary and recommended for these tips of excursions, so please be thoughtful. I highly recommend River Dogz and Griffin as your tour guide.

River Dogs got the Groove…read more I persuaded my family into jumping on the river for the Emerald Cave tour. And were they glad that I did! We had an amazing day on the water! Our tour guide Ryan did a fantastic job sharing the history of the area as we journeyed to Willow Creek and beyond. While on the water we enjoyed the river's natural beauty and wildlife, the coolness of the water which offset the warmth of the day, and shared gratitude for each other and the opportunity to have experienced such joy together.. We were fortunate and encountered a bit of wild life while on the water: bald eagle, red tailed eagle, turkey buzzards, and a rattlesnake. We've already decided that we're doing another tour the next time we're in Las Vegas. I definitely recommend this tour with the River Dogs!

These guys are great! Amazing service, great skis, and good times. Super short drive to lake mead.read more

We have never rented Jet Ski's before, always went with friends that had them. We were a little…read moreleary about what the ski's would be like, were we getting a good deal ? When we pulled up we were greeted immediately, they looked up our reservation and shuttled us to the safety video. They gave us vests and proceeded through a orientation on the jet ski's that left no stone unturned. The craft were in great shape and worked flawlessly. The price was great for the time allowed, we called a couple people and most were way more for less time. Upon return they asked if we enjoyed the day and if there were any questions or problems. They unhooked the trailer, checked the ski's and returned our deposit , no BS. They invited us back and offered a discount on our return visit. We will definitely be using them again.

PROS: This is a good view of the rock formations. This marina holds many boats, nice staff, warm…read morewater, you can feed the fish, and loads of parking. This also has a store and restaurants CONS: It costs $25 to enter as of 7/2026 and the lady at the toll gate is bitter. You also can't swim or fish in the water OVERALL: As long as you don't mind paying the $25+ dollars I recommend coming here to eat, sail, or hike. It also shows you the damage of what the drought has caused

Took a late afternoon visit since the lake isn't that far from my home and I had the urge to float…read morearound in the cool water of lake mead. Then drove to the marina since I haven't visited in many years. I'm a Nevada resident since 1990 and enjoyed many aspects of the lake. Unfortunately the water level is declining and I pray for better days. The Marina was quiet on a Friday and took a walk on the bridge to the boat docks. There was a sign at the entrance of the cafe and the Friday special after 5pm was a "fish fry" for $5.95 hmmm? Interesting, so I gave it a try. Surprisingly delicious and even the little cup of coleslaw was really good. Prompt and friendly service in a cozy little cafe. Overall a good spontaneous visit to a familiar venue and I will be back more often.

SUP yoga...it's what all the cool kids are doing! I actually don't know if that's true or not, but…read moreI wanted to take my practice to the next level while simultaneously scaring myself by being out on the water with my very real fear of falling into a body of water that I cannot see the bottom of(isn't that what weekends are all about?) My friend actually suggested this class to me after having received a flyer at a beer festival. I was instantly interested in torturing myself and told her to sign us up for the first class of the season. You can email or call Tiffany, the instructor, or you can book through their Facebook page's "About" section. There is a link to reserve your spot and pay. Easy peasy. We arrived about 20 minutes early at Reflection Bay and sat on the beach, admiring the gorgeous morning Mother Nature had given us for our first SUP Yoga class. It's a very pretty area overall, an oasis in this desert wasteland. Tiffany and her husband(your photographer) arrived about 15 minutes before class, introduced themselves, had us sign waivers, and gave us a quick paddle board lesson on land. Alright! Let's go be mermaids, only not actually fall in and swim or donanything IN the water. We started out with a quick loop around the area we were going to be getting our yoga on at, to get a feel for the board and how to navigate/balance on it. I did not do any standing up paddle boarding on this initial loop. I kneeled paddle boarded because I was literally shaking from fear of falling in(yeah, yeah, the fear is in my head.) After we did our loop, we got back to the area and hooked the back of our boards onto some ropes and secured our paddles to the back of the boards so no paddle had to lose its way in the world and float to the bottom(you really cannot see a damn thing in that water.) Practice started with a savasana and an intention setting, which was as expected. Tiffany has a nice, soothing voice to get you into the zen zone. After savasana, we tried quite a few poses that are relatively easy ON LAND. It's a whole different story out on the water, fellow yogi bears. The balance situation is a personal test filled with shaking and sweat. The struggle is real. I managed to keep myself on the board the entire time, mostly because I was hell bent on not going overboard. Not today, Ursula, not today. Tiffany's husband, Ben, was around taking photos the entire time. I would occasionally hear the sound of the photo being taken, but it wasn't distracting. Tiffany was incredibly encouraging, sweet, and relatable. She is a true yogi mama with a nurturing heart and a passion for what she does. I would highly recommend a class with Tiffany. It's a gorgeous setting to challenge yourself out on the water.

There is not enough words to express how grateful I am to have joined Tiffany's yoga retreat …read more.. I arrived half broken and depressed, I left a different women... Tiffany puts her heart and soul in everything she does.. Best week ever... Thank. You again Goddess You are the best

What an incredible experience! Everything was easy from start to finish, including finding the…read morelocation and checking in. Don was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome the entire time. He even offered to take photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even more special. Thank you so much Don! The entire trip was organized, stress-free, and so much fun. You can tell they truly care about their customers and want everyone to have a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable kayaking adventure!

Had a great half day tour with Nico. She was informative, patient, encouraging, and fun! She took…read morecandid photos as well as a group photo of us all in the cave! She made sure we had snacks and water during our stop at the beach. This was a Mother's Day gift for my mom who is active and healthy, but a litter older than they average adventurer and Nico never made her feel bad about needing a little extra time but also kept her on pace. It was such a fun experience. Emerald Cave was crowded but we went on a Saturday so that was to be expected. While waiting in line Nico gave us fun facts about the area as well as tips on kayaking which was awesome. Squirt guns were provided on the kayaks which was a fun touch.