In the mood for something to do on my day off, this was the perfect idea. It's recommended you call…read moreand make a reservation in advance as they can get busy. I did a walk up this particular day and all was fine. The staff and the ladies that checked me in were very friendly and helpful. They have various tours you can do. I paid by the hour, it was $20 for two hours which is not too shabby. I was also given an additional twenty minutes for free. They take both cash/card. Be sure to bring water as there is none available on site. Although I believe there are a few water fountains at Lansing Marketplace just adjacent to where the landing is. You sign a waiver, get your life vest, and head down to the water. You jump in your kayak, staff pushes you into the grand river, and you're off. You can opt to paddle upstream which is a great workout or you can float your way downstream whichever you prefer. Overall, cool little place to come and partake in outdoor activities. The grand river water is murky, and not the cleanest looking. However, do not let that deter you from having a good time.

Decent place to go kayaking, just sucks the grand river is so dirty, smells gross, but if you can…read moreget passed that like I can than go for it

Spent a day on the river with our friends. The price of the rentals were good, however our group…read moreunloaded and took care of the send off on our own. It was really disappointing to be told we had to be off at 9 am and only one worker, who couldn't carry 6 kayaks himself to the river. Why didn't they have two workers present or charge us less for doing their work..... ***The river was slow and you have to paddle. Nothing to do with my review, just be aware the river is low and it barely moves!

it was fun their not strict i saw a lot of wildlife like beavers their tubes are good for relaxingread more

Yet another beautiful free Michigan park!…read more This is connected to Furstenberg Park by a short trail that is mostly boarded by wood and has some small bridges. I like to bird watch and saw a cool Wood Ducks in the water, a tree swallow, and a swan! You can also stop by the water (very close to the shore) in the short hike at least 3 times and see some turtles. And there are many chipmunks and some other birds along the path. And there are a lot of people canoeing or kayaking on the water.

Gallup Park (broader than just the Canoe Livery) is one of my absolute favorite parks in Ann Arbor!…read moreEasy but varied and interesting trails, paved and unpaved, with great views of water, nature, and animals. Great park for distance running - when I was training for a half marathon, I would come here for anywhere from 3-8 mile runs. I actually typically like parking at the boat launch entrance off Geddes, but there is plenty of parking at the main entrance as well. It's just a little bit of a quieter entrance to the park. Over the last couple of years, they've had some fantastic art displays there as well. Very dog friendly, kid friendly, bike friendly, all of the above! Tends to be one of the busier parks, but for good reason.

A great sport to make a memory! Whether you are with just one person or a group, Happy Mohawk has…read moregreat service and quality canoes and tubes. Nestled in the back roads of Montague is this hidden gem and it is full of beautiful scenery along the river. White River is clean and typically has a slower flow to it. Happy Mohawk has the transportation covered for when you first get on the River and when you get off the river depending on where you are getting on and off at. It is very helpful and makes the experience worth free. I definitely recommend Happy Mohawk. Bring sunscreen and wear a hat! It can get super busy on the weekends during peak summer months so plan ahead!

First of all, it would be great if this business changed its name to something more culturally…read moresensitive. They offer a great service and we totally appreciate that. Having a non-racist name would be an excellent change. Spending a summer day floating down the White River has become an annual tradition for a small group of friends and this business makes it easy. The phones and front desk is managed by a bunch of teenagers who sometimes provide spotty service, but we've learned to keep our expectations low in that regard. This Canoe Livery is perfect on the essentials, though. We like the variety of tube styles (some have a bottom for those chilly early summer days, some have a cup holder, some are kid sized). The way the process works is you pay a fee to rent your tube, then they will bus you to a drop off point. You float down the river for 2-3 hours, enjoying sunshine, cool water and forest views. You will then reach a landing (which is also the place you departed from). It's obvious and impossible to miss. We recommend a cooler for your favorite beverages and a dry bag to keep your important items safe. The front desk will hold your keys while you float, which isn't a bad idea. We've seen people lose their keys on the river before. In these times when many of us are looking for more outdoor activities, a river float is one of our favorites. This canoe livery does a great job of making the process smooth and simple!

Come one, come all for winter rafting! Our party of four had an *awesome* afternoon trip with our…read moreguide (see the video). 10/10 would definitely do again and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some winter fun. Pro Tip: dress real warm from head to toe and pack hand warmers.

Great livery! The river was a blast and the staff were knowledgeable and kind. The water was clean…read moreand cool, the canoe and equipment were in good shape, and I couldn't really ask for more.

Had such a blast here with my friend, such a kind staff as well!!! They helped us when we were in…read more and receptive to all of our questions!

Awesome time today!…read more I love that they handle large groups with ease and how friendly their staff is. We had a small hiccup with our group (a few tipped over) and they were very helpful with shuttling the ones that wanted to cut out early. I haven't peaked at their little "convenience store" for forgotten items so maybe it's already there but I would suggest adding tiny bungee cords. Someone brought two and it saved someone's bag when their kayak flipped. You guys run an awesome business. I don't understand what the poor reviews are about. This is the 2nd time I've rented with them and they've been great. We will be back..maybe to try out floatin'.

Fun time! We had a great day with our kids tubing! I did take a star off because they need to…read moreautomate their system instead of pen and paper... but everything else was great!

Easy to book and had a really fun time. We went in August and the weather was perfect!read more

---CLOSED--- I am…read moresorry to report that the owner has passed away, therefore the business is closed. We were informed by a neighbor when we showed up this past weekend.

Very well worth the time! Beautiful river... Guys UKS is the…read moreway to go. He is very accommodating, replies in a timely manner. Should be on every kayakers bucket list.

I had such an amazing experience at Max Adventures renting kayaks with my friends. I had never been…read morekayaking before and was a little nervous, but Simon, Davis, and Lucas were absolutely wonderful. They were helpful, professional, attentive, and very informative. The whole experience was fun, relaxing, and so well organized. Thank you to Simon, Davis, and Lucas for making our day so memorable!

Great time and great process. They do a great job. I really enjoyed the entire experience. Brooks a…read moregreat guy to work with.

Had a great weekend here with the ladies. Six of us stayed in a cabin. There was a heat wave…read morethrough the Midwest and it was felt up here. The locals said this was the best week ever! For us Floridians, we were hot!!!!! I wished for air conditioning in my cabin. I also wished for hot water in the sink of our cabin. Lots and lots of spiders and carpenter ants in the cabin. But I guess we are out in the woods. We purchased two big bundles of firewood, was $95. I suggest one. Cuz we didn't even use half!!! They don't allow you to bring your own wood. There's a small fridge for food items but it isn't big enough for beer etc. so bring coolers. The shop sells ice for $2 a bag. Not a bad deal. The bags are small but we were so grateful. There is parking next to the cabin for one car and across the cabin along the hill. We were close to the shop, the bathrooms and showers in cabin 3. Just a short walk across the playground. The cabin has a toilet in its own little room and the sink is outside. There is a small coffee maker and some coffee mugs, as well as a microwave. We had a table with two chairs and a bench seating area. There were two patio chairs. So bring more camping chairs. We made a fire one night in the grill and cooked. It worked. We played games and chatted. One day we kayaked and another day we tuned down the river. It was nice that this was all coordinated though RiverView. They have a large bus that drops you off where you need to be. The sell ice down at the bus stop too. So load up your cooler, drag it down there and then get ice to fill it. Overall a great ladies trip. We will be back next year!!!

Have an annual camping weekend for 3 years and always enjoy this campground. They have water and…read moreelectrical at the campsite for a reasonable price and there is plumbed restrooms and showers that are walking distance. They maintain the facilities and always clean. It's really nice to have a campsite along the river and really nice they shuttle you to the starting point and provide usually good quality tubes and also offer tubes for your cooler if you pay per cooler tube.