I figured I would start off my staycation with a nice day of kayaking so I figured a nice paddle…read morefrom Kent to Cuyahoga Falls would be fun. I went online to Paddletheriver.com to book the trip with Burning River Adventures, making the reservation was easy, you can even do the waiver online to make the trip easier. Since I have my own kayak booking the 6 mile trip only cost $15. I arrived at the Waterworks Park in Cuyahoga Falls without much trouble, it is a couple of miles from the downtown exit of Route 8. Burning River does not have a permanent building at the park, but they do meet you at the boat ramp location with a van with trailer and a mobile office. Check in was easy and the driver helped me to load my kayak on the trailer, he also pointed out where to park and the bathroom nearby. When the other groups who were going had arrived we got the safety talk and advise on how to paddle the section of river we would be covering. We then loaded up the van and headed out. We got to the Middlebury Road river access point which is the put in for the 4 mile trip that the rest of the guests were taking. Not only did the driver get everything unloaded, but he got into the river and all of the people loaded into their kayaks and going on the river; this was very helpful as the put in seemed a bit steep. I did note that they put GPS trackers on the rental kayaks so they would know when they were coming to the takeout location and could help them out. After that we drove the rest of the way to the Kramer Field river access location in Kent; I was hoping we were going a bit further up river to the John Brown Tannery Park location, but the difference is only about 1/4 mile. The put in here is very narrow and steep so I was glad to have help getting my kayak to the river. Once to the river I had time to get myself all setup and launch right under the bridge. From Kent downriver to Cuyahoga Falls in an interesting run, there are nice mellow stretches with some occasional rapids. The river mostly stays in a shallow ravine with plenty of woods and vegetation. The feel is that you are in the wild even though you are actually passing through some fairly populous cities. You do pass a number of houses that back up to the river, but they are few and far between. The river overall is a great paddle, with nothing too challenging; with the water levels pretty high from recent rain there was one small section of whitewater just as I was coming into Newton Falls that did give me a pretty sizeable spash. During the trip I saw a number of Blue Herons, some turtles, deer and a falcon. The bridge at Newton Falls is being rebuilt, but it is easy to still go underneath. Arriving into Waterworks Park you still have about 1/2 mile until you get to the takeout ramp. Luckily the driver was there to help me get out of the kayak and then get the kayak up to my car. I would recommend Burning River Adventures as a great outfitter if you are looking to get out and have some fun paddling on the Cuyahoga River. The run from Kent to Cuyahoga Falls is a nice section of the river. Burning River uses very nice sit on top kayaks which are easy to get on and off. The staff is friendly and knowledgably, plus they do a good job of getting newer kayakers on the river in a safe manner. For those who have their own kayak the cost is very reasonable to get a shuttle up river and your car is located at the takeout which is very convenient. Get out there and enjoy yourself. We are lucky enough to have some great recreational opportunities in this area and the Cuyahoga River has opened up a lot of places to access the river.

Visited Burning River with my kids to go kayaking down the Cuyahoga River. Upon arrival, they were…read moreonly offering one of the three trips, which was the 2.5 hour excursion. We were short on time, but we did it anyway. We decided to paddle the entire time to speed it up. The driver who took us up stream was friendly and he chatted with us during the drive. Then he put our kayaks in the water and helped us board them. After paddling the entire time, it took us less than 1.5 hours to complete the trip. My daughter was happy because she had plans that evening. The river was scenic, there weren't a lot of people on it, and I'd definitely do this again. There were some shallow areas in the river where my kayak touched the bottom, but I was able to paddle out of it. Good times!

We had a great day with carried away outfitters! The staff is super friendly and accommodating…read more They have really nice sit on top kayaks. They also offer you extra things that you might need like a dry bag. The driver was very polite and put all our kayaks into the water for us. We did the 8 mile run and it took almost 4 hours. Highly recommend!

Very friendly and helpful staff. We did a four mile o the southern leg of Shenango. They picked us…read moreup in a timely fashion. Would definitely use their services again.

We had a great time there was 8 of us ! We liked that they have a choice of tubes, some with…read more​bottoms and without and you can connect 5 tubes together! Not sure if the river just wasn't flowing much that day but it took us 2 hours and we were having so much fun it didnt seem that long ! Would definitely recommend! Also loved the lady bus driver we had on way there !

This is a must! So much fun, especially when you go with a group. The water feels cool on a hot…read moreday, you're surrounded by trees and other beautiful nature. Saw ducks and turtles. And it can be so relaxing! This is one of my favorite things to do every summer!

Hands down one of the most memorable rafting trips. They were very accommodating in every way. I…read moretook my 68 year old aunt on a trip to fill a bucket list item. Brandon our guide fully took care of her and her needs while on the river. While not guaranteed that you won't fall out he made it his mission to make sure that didn't happen. Our safety gear was properly fitted and the safety briefing was held to an important standard. I cannot thank them enough of ensuring we had the best and most exciting time.

We did the Middle Yough though White Water Adventures for a part of my brother's bachelor party…read more We had a group of 15 with ages ranging from 12 to 45. The set up was easy online. The communication was great throughout. Our guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and on top of the responsibilities of the tour. This is a great activity to push yourself, but not in a way that you will regret it the next day. A great time had by all! I would highly recommend this company or use them again if I was to book a trip like this.

These are friendly folk running this establishment and do their best to ensure you have a fun time…read morewhile on their river trips. Efficient bookings, sign the waiver before you even arrive, boats are ready to launch after you pick out your life preserver and paddle. Couldn't be easier. Very relaxing. We love the 5 mile 2-3 hour trip; just right. A little pricey but we will be back.

Love Camp Hi's kayaking adventures - their staff is so helpful and does everything on time. Always…read morehave a great time when we decide to spend time out there & looking forward to trying their fishing at LaDue soon. Great place to book with and make awesome memories at and feel good supporting a family run business!

Rafting family trip…read more We went on a Saturday to canoe. We had two adults and 3 kids in our group. I asked what they would recommend based on the river conditions. I was told we could not fit all 5 of us in the canoe we would need a raft. We decided on the 3 mile trip since it was supposed to take 2 to 3 hours. It only took about an hour. For the price I would recommend taking the 7 mile trip since it was a lot of money for a short period of time.

Had such a great time!…read more Was a little bit chaotic when we first checked in and selected our watercrafts because the lobby area is also the gift shop, would be better if they had some rope and stanchion or system for a line. You have a choice between kayaks, canoes, tubes or a full raft like the one we chose. Once you have selected and paid you wait for a shuttle bus to take you down to the river. We then waited in line to launch our vessels and paddled away. Had such a fun time even with the water levels low in some places. Once we had finished, they helped us out of the water and we were back at the facility. They had all sorts of other activities like a rope course and the price was reasonable. Would definitely like to return on my next visit to Ohio.

While camping at Pymatuning State Park, we rented kayaks through Carried Away. It was a fair price…read moreand the people were great. I'm thankful they were open during the "yellow phase" for the country with only a minimal $1 charge per person for the extra sanitizing they were doing during this time. We did the lake rental but there's also a river option. They do have both doubles and singles available.

The staff was so helpful and accommodating! Janet helped us with paddleboards and kayaks and even…read moregave us a tour of the beautiful property that includes a bar/restaurant with lovely outside garden seating. The lake was beautiful and the water perfect. I can't wait to go back.

Great place . very nice prices owner and workers are very nice people super friendly ... was a…read moregreat time

From the owner: We specialize in rental and instruction for kayak and stand up paddle boards. We also rent fishing…read moreboats.

I'm a 66 Year Old Female & I went Parasailing for the 1st Time. It was Exhilarating…read more The Captain Josh & CoCaptain were very Polite, informative & Professional I've been on GLWS Pontoon Boat b4, but Never to this Degree I'm already scheduling for September 5 Stars

My family and I had such a great time both times we went out with Great Lake Watersports. I highly…read morerecommend them.