What a wild ride we had. The guides explained how to use the paddles, what to do if you fell out…read moreof the boat, how to get back into the boat, how to hit the waves, how to paddle through the rapids, and how to turn the boat. Chris was our guide and he was great. We enjoyed some free time swimming in the river as well. And what a scenic view on the ride down the St. Louis River. I would highly recommend this to anyone from ages 10 to 90. So much fun.

Chris and the crew did an excellent job today (8/15/2022) The family and I had an absolute…read morefabulous time, will definitely be back. We definitely recommend them for anyone up for an adventure.

I was really looking forward to going white water rafting, especially after speaking with the…read moregentleman on the phone. He was patient, informative, and took the time to answer all my questions, which gave me a lot of confidence before we even got there. When we arrived, the three ladies at the sign-in shack were just as friendly and helpful. What stood out most to me was how focused they were on making sure everyone understood the process--not just for fun, but also from a safety standpoint. I really appreciated the way the staff in kayaks guided us, giving us clear heads-ups and reminders throughout the trip. That kind of attention helped a ton. The experience itself was absolutely exhilarating--riding through the rapids with friends was so wonderful. Our guides, Margo and Thea, were incredible. They were both friendly and supportive the whole time. At one point, during the last rapid, my friend lost his balance and fell into me, and almost knocking me out of the raft. Thankfully, Margo and my wife reacted quickly and grabbed me before I went overboard. Special thanks to Margo for that! Honestly, the whole trip was so much fun I was ready to go again immediately, but we had to check in our hotel and grab dinner. I just wanted to say thank you to the entire team, especially Margo and Thea, for making our first rafting adventure such a great one. We'll definitely be back soon.

This was super fun and a lovely adventure with a group of teens! The people who work here are…read morefriendly and helpful. I like their website. Rafting is always fun! Only four stars for two reasons. If you've never been rafting before, you will love this! If you have done some rafting in other states, this river will feel tame. Swiftwater adds in some time at a nice little beach where you can ride over a small rapid and hike up and the guides will show you berries! This makes up for the less exciting rapids. Also, and I'm sure this rarely happens, but the camera malfunctioned the day we were there and we didnt get pictures of our group. Bummer.

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!

We were able to have some fun, never having kayaked a river in my life. It was sooooo much fun. We…read morebrought our lake kayaks and survived the class 2-3-4 rapids. I would highly recommend for the whole family.

We reserved the easiest route down the river. It was the Stone Bridge to Winiboujou landing. It…read morewould be a three to four hour trip. About an hour and a half in we hit some mild rapids and it got worse from there. I am a beginner, but we should have been informed about the class two rapids. I was thrown out of my kayak three times and smashed on the rocks. We eventually had to portage the kayaks past the other rapids. There are also a lot of fallen trees on the river. You have to navigate around them, and some are close together, in fast moving water. It was a horrible experience for me. Don't think of bringing young kids on this route if they have no experience. Same for adults. I've been on kayak trips that are easy, and this wasn't one of them. Their website doesn't mention the rapids at all for this segment, if it did, I would have passed.

I went recently on an overnight kayaking trip with my two sisters - joining six other visitors, and…read moreled by two guides, Maddie and Karalyn. My experience level is kayaking a few times a year on lakes primarily, though I have done ocean harbors and coves also. Our group included some with more and less experience than that. The guides ask for your input ahead of time on what experience you are looking for, and dietary restrictions, which is great. Based on the weather forecast, our guide recommended we consider tandem kayaks. We normally prefer single kayaks but took the advice and were so glad we did as it absolutely helped in powering through the wind and waves of Lake Superior (and the presence of the rudder meant a relatively low amount of coordination required between the two paddlers). The Lost Creek team also quickly acted to put together a plan B when our initial trip to Sand Island was nixed due to a small craft advisory. We ended up going to Basswood island instead. I appreciated the water exit training we did before the trip. The food provided throughout was excellent. Our sights included a seastack, an arch, and a shipwreck. Most of all, the guides ensured we had a fun, safe adventure!

This was a great paddle out to the caves near Meyers Beach. Abby and her associate were very…read moreprofessional and provided all the necessary safety precautions and kayaking techniques. I've kayaked AK, HI and the San Juans (WA) and this was the best! It's a very short bus ride to Meyers Beach so you don't waste a lot of time getting on the water. As a side note, I later learned from another type of boat tour on Madeline Island that there are a few pretenders in the kayak tour business but Lost Creek is considered by locals to be one of the best!!

Kayaked out to the sea caves yesterday and had a fabulous day!! Jared was our guide and he provided…read moretop-notch service before, during, and after the tour! Highly recommend taking a paddle with this company if you're in the area!

Had a wonderful trip our first time sea kayaking, would definitely do it again! Jared was a…read morefantastic guide, and enjoyed the experience of a small operator vs a big group. The sea caves are gorgeous and other-worldly. Highly recommend!

We had a stunning 2h tour with our guide and owner or part owner (?) Mason. Paddling in these caves…read moreis so much fun. I was unsure to book with this company as they had no reviews on yelp. Apparently he went on his own after the prior business split up last year. He only takes groups of up to six people which makes the tour so much more private. He explains really well the facts about the area and is easy going. I can fully recommend him and his new company.

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!