Cameron Crossing Bridge to Au Train Heritage Landing A truly splendiferous (and serendipitous) paddle through the outskirts of the Hiawatha National Forest between Marquette and Munising in the north-central nub of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this trip features extraordinary clear…
Here’s a look at the Brule River, arguably the best a northwoods paddle can offer in terms of beginner paddler-friendly while still offering a bounty of rambunctious beauty, outstanding wildlife, sheer lack of development, and occasional riffles and light,…
Highway 139 to National Forest Road 2150: Arguably the best a northwoods paddle can offer in terms of beginner paddler-friendly and with reliable water levels, while still offering a bounty of rambunctious beauty, outstanding wildlife, sheer lack of development, and…
Touring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: A sea kayaking experience that’s truly a must-do for just about any paddler, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is an exquisite area of rugged beauty with sheer sandstone cliffs 200′ high streaked with colorful…
We have generally steered clear from politics or sounding political, if only because a paddling website feels like neither the time nor place for that. (Besides, there is no shortage of political blogs out there – left, right, or…
Watersmeet to Forest Road 5250: An amazing day-trip down a beautiful river located within the Ottawa National Forest, the Ontonagon has it all: peaceful flat water sections, whitewater up to class II and a waterfall to boot. Fun, rejuvenating and…
The Peshekee River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, was one of the bumpiest journeys we’ve had but also one of the prettiest with an incredibly pristine and picturesque backdrop...…
Peshekee Grade to 3 Mile Mark: For sure beauty, the Peshekee is stunning. Nestled in the foothills of the Huron Mountains, copper-hued water flows past towering pines and tangles with numerous gravel beds, rock-cuts and boulder gardens all in…