Tioga River Trips (Tuesday-Saturday) - Offered again next Summer
This is a 3-4 hour, self-guided paddle.
Mississippi River Paddle - Tioga to Paddle Shop
Tioga River Trip - Unguided
Our most popular Trip on a slow-moving section of the Mississippi River that flows through residential, industrial, and natural areas. You will see how we live, work and play along the river. There is also a good chance you'll get to see deer, fox, beaver, muskrat, turtle, ducks, loons or eagles. You never know what will be around the next bend.
Tuesday thru Saturday - Offered Again Next Summer.
Start this trip with a quick shuttle/drive to Tioga Beach landing, where you will then kayak down river until you reach the Pokegama Dam. You will then portage around the dam and continue down river to the shop, about 9 river miles from where you started. Paddling time 3 to 4 hours.
Price - $45 per Person
This trip is also available with canoes or standup paddleboards. To register for one of those please call.
Mississippi River Trip - Steamboat Landing to Blackberry
Steamboat River Trip - Unguided
This section of the Mississippi River is neat in that it is so close to town, yet you never really know it. It passes under bridges, through farmland, past big pine stands that sit high above the river and then lowlands where you are paddling in the trees. Wildlife is sure to be seen along this trip.
The Details -By Appointment in September
This Self-Guided adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us over to the landing in your vehicle. From the Steamboat landing you will kayak down river on your way to Blackberry Bridge landing, where you will end about 8 river miles from where you started. Paddling time 3 to 4 hours.
Price - $50 per Person
If interested in Standup Paddle Boarding instead of Kayaking or you want a tandem kayak, canoe or have young riders, please call to book!
Customized Group Trips - Let's Plan YOurs!
Guided Day Trips to some of our Favorite Lakes!
Come let us take you to a couple of our favorite kayaking places. We offer customized, guided trips for families and friends. If you’re looking to get away to the Northwoods and enjoy a series of quiet, scenic lakes, come join us on one of these guided paddles.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm - Call to set up.
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the chosen lake/lakes, in your vehicle. We will be kayaking some great waters, stopping for lunch and enjoying the best our lakes have to offer. Which could include, swimming, fishing, nature watching, or enjoying a s'more around a campfire! When it's over you'll have the opportunity to continue exploring the area or following us back into town. Paddling time between 4 to 5 hours.
Price - $65 per Person
Minimum 6 people, maximum 12 people.
Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
Offered by Appointment through September.
Call us to BOOK!
Trout Lake - Standup Paddle Board Trip -
SUPing to A Hidden Gem on Trout Lake
Imagine an isolated 4,500 acre private resort with 40 buildings including its own golf course, private telephone line and airplane hanger built in the1920’s! Fast forward almost a hundred years to what is now a semi primitive wilderness area managed by the Chippewa National Forest and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Come join us as we paddle through beautiful blue waters to this hidden gem.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm Offered Again Next Summer.
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the lake in your vehicle. We will unload the gear and start paddling on Wabana lake. We'll paddle through Little Trout into Trout where we will then land at Joyce Estate for lunch and to stretch your legs. We will then paddle back the way we came and end up back in town around 4:30.
Price - $65 per Person
Limit 8 people. Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
Offered again next summer.