We had just the best time at Skips! Everything was very California- relaxed, fun, vibey…read more I'm really glad we packed snacks and dressed in long sleeves since the sun can be intense. Everyone was super nice. The bus ride to get to the drop off zone was pretty bumpy, brings you back to the ole' days of grade school. Overall we had a great time and would definitely do it again!

Come on out, Skips is our favorite Canoe Livery, we have been coming to Skip's for years. Skip's…read morereally makes the whole process smoth, from signing in, getting you down to the launch and helping you out when your trip ends back at Skip's Yesterday was absolute beautiful on the water. We had a great time floating down the river. There is so much to see, Fish, Turtles, Muskrat, Blue Heron and if your lucky maybe a few Deer.

We booked Detroit River Sports for a corporate outing, and it couldn't have gone better. Our team…read morespent the afternoon kayaking along the Detroit River, and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The whole experience was super well organized -- from booking to check-in, everything ran smoothly and on time. Huge shoutout to Brad, who led our tour. He struck that perfect balance between being friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does -- he shared fun bits of Detroit history and local trivia as we paddled, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included no matter their experience level. A few of us were total beginners, and he made it easy (and fun) to get the hang of it. The route itself was beautiful -- great views of the skyline, calm water, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and light activity, and a really unique way to see the city from a new angle. Would absolutely recommend Detroit River Sports for any team outing or weekday/end adventure. If you can, ask for Brad -- he made the day.

Yay!!!!! Finally did it!!! I've been wanting to Kayak the Detroit canals and out to the Detroit…read moreRiver! Detroit River Sports offers several options to accommodate small groups and individuals.They provide all equipment needed for the tour. The guided tour is about 2hours. The staff are fantastic and very informative. I'm not an expert kayaker but was able to easily navigate the waters. The Detroit River is a bit challenging to navigate due to the current, but the guides are there to help if needed. I learned a lot along the way as we stopped periodically to learn some history about Detroit and the homes we encountered on the canals. I had a blast and want to buy my own kayak!

I hosted a corporate event at Simple Adventures. With a large team it's always hard to make sure…read moreeveryone gets there on time but that staff was super flexible and let us all wait to then get the full rental time. the area is beautiful and it's just a perfect park to celebrate the outdoors.

I usually go kayaking for my summer birthday and was excited to find a new kayaking company in my…read morearea. I did not see the Clinton River booking option online, so I decided to reach out to the company. I submitted an inquiry on their website Monday 7/7 and got no response, so I called on Tuesday 7/8 and left a message with my email and phone number and also stated I submitted the inquiry online. When I still did not get a response I sent an email on Wednesday 7/9 to the email on the website (RENTALS@SIMPLEADVENTURES.NET) with the inquiry. After all of my attempts I still have yet to receive a return call or email. Needless to say I am disappointed in this company, and they lost out on 5 kayak rentals next weekend!

Great trip. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The water was moving very quickly so we ended up…read moredoing the 2 hour trip in 1- maybe could've moved us up a little further down the river to accommodate but that's my only suggestion

They were great help with getting new hatch covers for my "Necky Eliza kayak. The Hatch covers fit…read moreperfectly! Like most people that own an Necky Eliza kayak know the hatch covers only last so many years (10 years of saltwater paddling for me) Now I do most my paddling in Texas on Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake in Austin, so happy my Old Eliza will be back on the water. https://www.shopriversidekayak.com/shop/Outfitting/Hatch-Covers-and-Rims/p/Valley-Oval-Hatch-Cover-x36646184.htm

We've always thought Captain Jim's had such a fun atmosphere and loved coming here for drinks. We…read morewere so excited when we stopped in this year and they're serving food! Our first time was on a Saturday for a couple drinks and appetizers. We shared the Reuben Rings and they were so great! They're a basket of onions rings with sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss & thousand island. They were so good we ordered them again when we stopped by a couple weekends later. The jalapeño wontons were also good. They were not spicy at all and were served with sweet chili sauce. You get 5 in an order and there were 4 of us in our party. They were good but I don't think I'd get them again. All sandwiches are served with chips otherwise fries are $3 extra. Obviously I ordered the fries but that was a bit steep of an up-charge for fries that aren't homemade (in my opinion). Their Smash Burgers are great. I ordered the Irish Fisherman on brioche instead of Texas toast. It was so tasty, I'd certainly order it again. My husband had the Mean Marauder which had bacon, spicy BBQ, jalapeños & whiskey glazed onions. It was the perfect amount of spicy. I really liked it! They do charge I think $1 for ranch was also a bit steep in my opinion and I think I wish I had been told that when asking for it. Our friend ordered the Dirty Birdie and it was pretty sad. The brioche bun was great, there were two premade (purchased frozen) chicken tenders on it that barely filled the bun, barely any onions and almost no dirty sauce to speak of. She was disappointed and didn't finish it. We should've asked if the tenders were homemade or not. We were there on a Saturday and ordered a Bloody Mary and I think it was maybe $7. It came with cheese, salami, a pickle & olives. We came on Sunday for the Bloody Mary bar and it was different than expected. You build your drink from a dry erase checklist. Spicy Vodka, salami & cheese are all an up-charge. I'd definitely say the biggest disappointment is the Bloody Mary bar that isn't a bar and you'll likely pay more for one on a Sunday than on any other given day. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is clean and newly renovated. The bathrooms are in rough shape! They're sort of being remodeled, I think. One had no paper towel, the other had no soap or toilet paper, one had holes in the wall and the other was 1/2 or 3/4 remodeled. I think there are 3 or 4 restrooms so I'm only speaking for the two I used since I've been there. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. I think I'll stick to beer, smash burgers and Reuben rings!!

Finally tried this place and WOW it was awesome. The atmosphere is great inside and out. The menu…read moreis really simple- burgers, sandwiches and appetizers. Our waitress who was amazing recommended the jalapeno wontons . They were soooo good. The Maurader burger and loaded fries were excellent. Definitely going back!

The lady was not a very nice person. Not helpful. We were trying to rent kayaks and was told we…read morecould only take the kayaks on certain parts of the river.

The owner is extremely rude and snappy. Not a people person at all. One of the employees told us to…read morefuck off after cussing at another person. Wildest thing I've ever seen. I'm blown away they are still in business. 100% not going back. We go once a year and every year it's the same thing. No more.

I'm really glad someone brought a ski shop back to Birmingham. Once again (Like the old days when…read moreBavarian Village was on Townsend) they managed to score an excellent location. I'm also impressed that Don Thomas has evolved into more of a sporthaus rather than a boutique ski shop. Carrying superior brands such as Volkl, Atomic, K2, Burton, Rossingnol, Technica-- to name a few. What I also learned is that in the move from Telegraph (old location) to Old Woodward, they decided to go green. Go to their website and check out the press link and read the whole story-- it's nice to know that people really are thinking about what difference THEY can make. I also like that the staff really listens to what you need that will fit your budget. Definitely a fan

Great Outdoor/Ski shop! I wear a size 14 and they had ski boots that fit me perfectly. The price…read morewas very fair. Great selection and many brands!!