I have some great memories growing up leisurely tubing down Sugar Creek in the summer with…read moreClements. Clements has been around a long time, and now I bring my kids to enjoy the cool water & summer sun. I've only ever done the 5 mile tubing trips, but they also offer longer kayaking and canoe trips plus camping. After booking online (they do have same day walk up available but are sometimes completely booked), you just show up a half hour before launch time, get life jackets, and board a bus that takes you upstream to the launch site. From there, you have all day (the 5 mile tubing trip typically takes around 4 hours) to float, swim, wade, splash & relax your way back to the rental office site. Tube rental is $25pp. Helpful hints: pack food & drinks...that's part of the fun; the cooler tube is worth it...it's got a flat bottom large enough to hold a couple small coolers (we fit a small cooler, a backpack cooler & a bag of snacks); pack sunscreen and bug spray so you're prepared for a full day of sunshine and nature; consider taking bungee cords or rope to help keep your tubes tethered so your group can stay together; also, don't wear slides or flip flops...you'll likely need to walk through the water a bit at the low points of the creek

I suppose I should know better than to expect good service from a place that advertises absolutely…read moreno refunds ("rain or shine!") even if your plans change weeks in advance... But we were not allowed to drop from 2 canoes to one several weeks in advance. We were on our way for an 11am trip and arrived at 11:01 (calling several times on the way) and told, "sorry, you need to wait until 12 now". And that trip didn't leave until 12:10! The front desk is run by 15 year olds who couldn't care less. Overall I'd look elsewhere for a better experience.

This is a wonderful place to go on family hikes. I love the nature center there is lodging and a…read morebig swimming pool my favorite thing is going to Clement's and renting tubes. They have canoes and kayaks as well your Adventure awaits!

When you're polite to someone, it goes a really long way in customer service…read more We made a mistake and booked a campsite for the wrong day. They do not answer their phones and their policy says you must talk to the office for a cancellation. I called several days with no ability to speak with anyone. We did however book our tubing trip for the correct day. When we arrived we tried kindly explaining to the woman our situation. She was immediately combative and argumentative. She immediately went in defense mode. It was incredibly unprofessional and abrasive. We understand we made a mistake however we didn't deserve to be treated that way. Naturally we firmly and persistently argued back as we were approached in such a manner. Ultimately she did end up refunding us (allegedly - we did not receive it yet. But did get confirmation email we were refunded) but it was after a long awkward argument for really no reason. If the woman at the front office was polite from the get go we would have had a much better experience. The gentlemen who ran the tubing, said his name was Kim. He was very kind and professional. I would give this place another go because of his efforts in trying to make the situation more comfortable.

We had a great experience at Kickapoo adventures. While visiting Illinois, my sister wanted to do…read moresomething outdoors. Kickapoo adventures offers a variety of activities. They have a variety of kayaks, canoes, inflatable tubes, paddle boards, and paddle boats for rental. Follow the signs to the main Kickapoo office. We chose our tubes and set sail! The driver loaded them up and drove us 5 minutes to our float sight, the beautiful middle fork of the vermilion river, the first river in Illinois listed under the National Scenic River register! You could see the bottom in most spots. Perfect for rock hounding, catching some rays, and just relaxing in nature. There were a couple parts where there were "mini" rapids which were fun and sped you up a little bit! After we were done, we ended near the entrance of the Kickapoo office. We were ready for some food so we went inside the building with the restrooms on the side, Park Bistro. Everything on the menu looked great, but my husband and I decided to order catfish sandwiches, since they are rarely offered at places in the northeast. The cook was very friendly and welcoming! Our food was ready in 10 minutes. We definitely would love to visit this recreational area again! Great place for hiking, biking, playing in the water, and enjoying nature.

Choose to kayak the Lower Fork River. Peaceful, it wasn't crowded, at all, on a Thursday afternoon…read more Did 8 miles in about 3 hours, leisurely. Ate a late lunch at Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill. Great food - great options! Dined outside with a view of the water. Great service. Highly recommend both experiences.

WORST CANOE TRIP EVER!!! 85% of our trip was dragging the canoes over rocks! This was an awful…read moretrip!! It felt as if we were on a creek, rather than a river. If you are trying to show someone a fun time on a canoe trip, DO NOT GO HERE!! We got stuck many times and called the office to get help, but they could not help us. They told us we needed to continue dragging our canoes until the very end. Ugh! Nightmare! The rocks were very slippery and my son cut his leg when he slipped trying the drag one of the canoes. It took us FOUR hours to complete the trip and they advertise it as a two hour trip.

Love coming here every season! The family that owes this is incredibly nice and helpful. They are…read morealways able to accommodate our parties. Incredibly hard working staff. Never have a bad time on the creek!

We were on our way to Louisville and decided to stop at this massive municipal park on the…read morenorthwest side of Indianapolis. There is a small entrance free per car but well worth it. Plenty of trails,picnic area and parking. We stopped at the Ornithology Center which was fantastic. Plus you get to see an eagle and a variety of raptors. We were short on time but will definitely go back when we have at least half a day to explore the area.

Another amazing day at Eagle Creek Park! Couldn't ask for better weather. Nature was REALLY…read moreshowing off today.

My parents have been going here for at least 10-15 years. I've gone the past 3 years. Always have…read moresuch a great time! Absolutely love that you are dropped off at the 7 or 9 mile spot and travel back to your car/ campsite/ office area. I'd personally recommend staying the weekend if you're into camping however it is an easy day trip as well.

I've been going to Blues for a long time!! The place is amazing. Only 45 min drive from Indy. They…read moreoffer a 7 mile and a 9 mile, I recommend the 7 because the 9 can be a little shallow and rocky. Matt and his crew do a wonderful job getting you up river quickly. Take your time and float back and they will get you out of the water quickly too. They offer camping at a great price of $10/person per night, no electricity sites but they have shower and bath house. Check em out!!

I always love getting the opportunity to go for a kayak with Frank's Livery!…read more The staff are friendly and informative. They make sure you are comfortable before heading out on the water! We rented kayaks and they loaded them up in the van and drove us to the drop off point. It was a lovely day to float on the river with friends. The staff were there at the end point to help us out and make sure we had all of our belongings. Looking forward to the next opportunity I have to get back here!

I've had a few adventures with Frank's Paddlesports Livery now and it's one of my favorite things…read moreto be able to kayak around Indy! Their base is located near the 30th street bridge, and offer transport to a couple launch locations around Rocky Ripple. This is a great group outing since the transportation is in passenger vans for 9-10(?) people. They offer single and tandem kayaks, along with standup paddle boards and canoes. I have only rented the single occupant vessels and I typically pay around $50 or so after taxes and such for 5 mile trips. I consider this pretty good value since they take care of all the logistics for you, then you and crew just show up. They have reduced rates if you have your own vessel, since they provide transport for that. I've been here on group outings organized by Frank's, but also We Walk Indy, Women Who Explore, and Pink Paddle Club have organized outings here. All the staff I've encountered over the years are super friendly. My most recent outing was their first public outing on Fall Creek. The conditions were quite nice and the guides on the trip were helpful in navigating the small rapids. You can be sure to find me here every now and again when the weather is right!

Took us awhile to get in the kayaks, but that was due to high water levels. The owner kept us in…read morethe loop about the water levels and when they would be better for us to hit the river. They stayed on top of everything and was very helpful. When we got there check-in was super easy, they drove us to the drop-off spot, and the river was in great condition. A great experience overall and well operated small business. Definitely would go again!

From the owner: Come join us for a fun outdoor experience on the river! We love the river and we want you to enjoy…read moreit too. Check out our website(rayscanoes.com) or call (765)-293-7000 for more info.

Me and my family come at least once a year for a trip with WRCC. We almost always do individual…read morekayaks as they are easier to handle. The buses and kayaks have always been clean and in good shape. The path is clear and we understand where we are able to stop and where the route ends. At the end the employees (usually young boys in HS) are helpful in pulling you onto shore or helping you up out of the kayak.

We brought our summer camp here for a field trip with 50 campers, and unfortunately our experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. 1. Check-In Process The woman working the front desk (I believe her name was Cali) was kind and did her best to help us. This review is not about her. The check-in system, however, was incredibly inefficient. Every camper had to come to the desk individually, Cali had to look up their waiver, and they then had to have their name written down by hand. Checking in our group of 50 campers took approximately 35-40 minutes. As a camp, we take trips to many local attractions that require waivers, and we've never had a check-in process take more than about 10 minutes. This system felt unnecessarily slow and completely unprepared for groups. 2. Communication Before our visit, we clearly communicated that we needed to leave by 2:30 p.m. to return to camp for dismissal and that we were looking for roughly a 1.5-hour boat ride. After finally checking in, we were put on a shuttle bus for nearly 20 minutes. During the ride, I asked the driver how long the boat trip would be back to our starting point. She told us it was a three-hour trip. At that point, it was obvious there was no way we'd make it back in time. We had to turn around, ride the bus back, wait while boats were rearranged, and then be transported to another launch point. In total, we arrived around 1:10 p.m. but didn't get onto the water until approximately 3:30 p.m.--over two hours spent waiting with 50 campers in 90-degree heat. We ultimately had to notify parents that camp dismissal would be delayed by about an hour. 3. Customer Service This section is directed specifically at the owner, Andy. The employees we interacted with--the front desk staff, the people helping with the boats, and the bus driver--were all friendly and helpful. They were not the problem. After explaining what had happened, we respectfully requested a 50% refund on our $500+ reservation since a large portion of our day had been spent waiting because of issues that were outside of our control. Rather than showing any understanding or attempting to work with us, Andy was hostile and dismissive. Judging by other reviews mentioning similar interactions, this unfortunately does not appear to be an isolated incident. Overall The boating itself was fun, and the campers enjoyed the time they actually spent on the water. Unfortunately, everything surrounding that experience overshadowed it. Between the inefficient check-in process, the poor communication about scheduling, and the owner's response when we raised legitimate concerns, this ended up being the worst field trip we've had in over five years of running our camp. I would not recommend this location for large groups, and we will not be returning.

First time canoeing. Family of 4 ( 2 adults & 2 kids)…read more 1 star: Friendly staff. 1star: Loading onto the boat was super easy and no issue. The river was maintained with nice spots to pull off for a rest. --1 star: the bathrooms at the front building were the dirtiest bathrooms I have ever experienced. Only 1 working toilet in the women's ( arrived at 9am) . --2 stars: unloading area at the end was not maintained. ( the staff member said what they had washed away in the spring) no where to pull your canoe to get off . Steep muddy hill to climb up. Someone in our group got hurt trying to get out when unloading . Young children were struggling to get up the steep hill.

Everything was fine until I got about 100 ft before the end of the tubing trip. I got stuck on…read moresome rocks and when I pushed off with a stick I pushed myself into quicksand and it took over 20 minutes to get out. Worst experience. Very scary during a rain storm.