Great customer service! The canoes were in perfect condition and the people take pride in their…read morework here! Would definitely recommend to people coming to the boundary waters!

Cliff Wolds made our boundary waters trip the best trip ever! We had exactly what we needed and…read morePLENTY of food! They were so friendly and gave us advice that we were so thankful for! Cliffs is the way to go!

First time renting kayaks here in about 20 years, but it was just as enjoyable as it always has…read morebeen! Made reservations the day before just in case, and we rented three whitewater kayaks for a 4 hour trip, which was an absolute blast! Super friendly people, and they have a gift shop with a lot of cool, quality gear for a really good price, including quit a bit of hats to choose from, as well as t-shirts. I also picked up a pair of aqua slip on's for only $12. Everything was really well coordinated, and went super smoothly (except for me forgetting me kayak "skirt") but it didn't prove to be much of an impedance.

We choose the A1 Stone Bridge to Winiboujou because it said it was for beginners. They brought the…read morekayaks but never told us how to adjust the pedals or seat so we could better operate the kayak. We were looking for a slow easy paddle but that is not what we got. There were 5 to 7 different rapids that we had to navigate. We did not have experience with the rapids. We could have gotten seriously injured. One of the rapids flipped two of us around, so we were going backward. We could not turn and we were both heading for major trees. I had a tree right at head height. This was day 1 of our vacation and it was a horrible experience. There were stones all over that we got caught up on, other places was so shallow we got stuck and then there was the rapids. The worker was at the location where we exited, he asked how it was and all 4 of us said it was awful. He said there is only 1 place where there is rapids. That was not true!! They need to provide maps because we were often paddling hoping we were going in the right direction but the river split. They need to reclassify this route for intermediate experience and make sure everyone understands what it actually will be like. It would have helped if they gave you some understanding of how to handle the rapids. They took our money and dropped us off but I believe they owe their customers more.

Blake is incredibly knowledgeable and provides education throughout your adventure!…read moreWe did a family adventure with dog sledding and horses. I highly recommend!!!

I have never been dog sledding before but I wanted to do it before I got older. This was an…read moreamazing experience. We looked around and my wife found Positive Energy and we decided to book a weekend in Duluth so we could go dog sledding. We got all of our warm gear ready and headed out. When we arrived we were greeted by the owner and one of the dogs. Next we got a lesson on sleds and dog teams. Walking into the dog area we got to meet all of the dogs. Then we got to harness them and get them set on the rope of each sled. We learned a lot about dogs and the history of sledding the whole time were were there from the staff. They make sure you really understand everything and take the time to answer every question you have. We did the 3 hour tour and it was amazing!!! We got on the sleds as passengers and after about 25 min mine stopped and I got to drive. Wow was it fun, driving a dog sled on my own across a frozen lake. It was a lot more work than I expected but worth every second. After we were done sledding we helped get the dogs off of the sleds, they got treats and we helped get them back to each dogs house. I recommend Positive Energy to anyone wanting to try dogsledding. The staff and the dogs are amazing!

Awesome experience! If dog sledding is on your bucket list, then this is the place for you!…read more Kathleen Anderson and Chris Heeter are marvelous hostesses and teachers. Kathleen has lived off the grid for many, many years. She clearly loves her dogs and they love her. Took the day trip with my cousin and there was never a dull moment. Covid is taken very seriously and every precaution is taken for the safety of the guests and the hosts. Guests have the opportunity to not only take a memorable sled ride but also help with feeding and preparing the dogs for the run. They live to run and are clearly some of the healthiest and happiest dogs I have ever encountered. If you are thinking about a new adventure, do this! You will not be sorry. It is sure to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life! Go....mush!

I was looking for a quiet getaway in the north woods when I got a recommendation from another…read moremusher. I am soooooooo glad I came! If you want to be truly immersed into the mushing, off-grid, subsistence lifestyle, this is it! I've been to a few outfitters in my long life, and this one takes the cake. Kathleen is so warm and inviting; incredibly knowledgeable about the Lake Superior/Boreal region; current issues, culture and history. She is the true outdoors woman. You will not be disappointed! Make sure you indulge in the Saturday night sauna!! ahhhh Heaven!

Been renting cabin for years. Entire family goes there. Bruce takes care of us at the cabin. It…read moreis quiet and easy assess to the lake. Great fishing. They also have camping spaces and RV spaces

My Boy Scout troop had an amazing experience in the Boundary Waters (June 2025) with the fantastic…read morehelp from Canoe Country Outfitters. From taking care of our permits, to preparing our gear, food, and everything, CCO was the best from start to finish. They made planning the trip so easy for my group. The food they provided us for 1 week in the Boundary Waters was great and easy to carry and prepare. At the end of our trip when one bag was left at the final portage, Brian took a boat back and found it for us. What amazing service and care! Thank you to the whole CCO team for organizing our trip.

We stayed in the Sheridan House for two nights and did a morning canoe trip with Jake. As novices,…read morethis was a great and easy trip where you feel a little rugged for a measly city slicker. The location is about 9 minutes from town. He is very knowledgeable and adventurous. He had a lot of good stories, was a good teacher with paddling and was very chill. I would definitely organize another trip with them. Because we are novices and were in a three-person canoe, Jake did all of our brief portages. Safety was the highest priority. He was very mindful for us to not rush the experience.

My sister and I went on 2 half day canoe trips with them. Jake and Tommy were great guides! From…read moreour first contact with them the service was personalized and professional. Not only were our trips beautiful, safe, and fun, but they were educational as well. Jake was very informative about the flora, fauna, and history of the area. We learned a lot more than we expected to! I had high expectations for our trips and I am happy to say that my expectations were exceeded. I would highly recommend this outfitter to anyone looking to spend time in the Boundry waters!

Holli at the Paddle Hoppers went above and beyond to help us plan an unforgettable multi-day…read morecanoeing trip in the area. She was very responsive and provided us with local intel that would have been otherwise difficult to find online. Rental prices were very reasonable, and I would recommend Paddle Hoppers to everyone looking to paddle in the area.

A great experience all around! Our family of 6 rented kayaks for 2 hours mid-day on a Thursday. I…read morethink it was only $75 for all of us. The staff was super friendly. They got all the kayaks and life vests ready, did a little tutorial, gave us their recommended path and answered all our questions. We launched between the dams on the Mississippi River. There was no other boat traffic and it was kind of like a lake, virtually no current, just a leisurely kayak ride. You don't need any experience to have fun and successfully completely this kayak adventure. Highly recommend and we will be back! Thanks for the great day and family memories.