Crystal River is a great river for kayaking!!! Full of nature and family friendly!! Everyone ate…read morethe Outfitters were so friendly and welcoming, I highly recommend!! We will be back!!

Went kayaking after the 4th of July weekend and the water was beautiful! We got there early but…read morethat was perfect because they were able to get us on the water faster. You park at the end and we got parking right in front of the store, the driver drove us to the beginning of the river and was very nice. The equipment was in good shape considering how at one point you have to drag the kayak out of the water over a dam. I would say it took about 2ish hours, you go under two bridges and that's how you know where you are on the river. As we finished the staff helped our kayaks on shore and we were all set. Overall, really good experience. There is a couple shops and food places around. We got ice cream. I have never kayaked before and I got the sit in kayak and I regret it because I flipped a few times and the thing filled with water. So I would recommend the sit on top kayak for new people. Also would not say it's a beginner course a lot of trees in the water and tight twist and turns

So, I come to Glen Lake in October thinking that I'll spend a couple of weeks, shut the cottage…read moredown, and not see it again until Feb/Mar, right? Ahhh...how easily the most simple plans go awry. In this case, I couldn't tear myself away from off-season Glen Lake and then got trapped here by the weather - it's December and I'm still here, sans appropriate outdoor gear. I did not pack for winter - I packed for fall and now I'm paying for it. We're talking plastic bags over my sneakers just to go outside due to the snow and the pipes freezing in the washing machine after I'd loaded 75% of our clothes in with soap. I'll go ahead and answer that question that is running through your mind even as I type; yes, I AM a complete idiot. What to do? Head into the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor. Although quite small, they have a great selection of high quality mens and womens coats, sweaters, shirts, long underwear, socks, foot gear, etc. at very reasonable prices. I've purchased a lovely, well made and much needed pair of boots for myself, some jammies & pants for the fella and we're set to go until the roads are safe to head back to Chicago. Good variety of Woolrich, Columbia, etc. in clothing and sporting gear for fishing and hunting and they even offer chartered fishing trips. Look for significant discounts after Thanksgiving - there are bargains to be had. Very friendly and helpful staff (I went in not knowing the fellas pants size and the incredibly nice saleslady helped me find a pair that fit him perfectly) and open year round to save dumb asses like myself from their ill conceived follies - I highly recommend this incredibly useful store.

From the owner: Charter fishing trips aboard the Mariah and Pierpressureread more

The service here was amazing friendly staff didn't take long to get a gun would come back to…read morepurchase another gun

As a store it is pretty good as for stock and variety. However the mgr named Emily is a very young…read moreimmature individual with a very fowl mouth. She treats her workers awful and talks down to them like they are dogs. She seems to be on a power struggle and it's obvious that it is her age and insecurity. I know that finding employees is hard as no one is willing to work but she is what I find the bottom of the barrel. On another note the customer service at the front of the store lacks. Mostly on there phones and talking instead of doing there job. I have been there on many occasions and it never is different. I will not return I will be going to Dunham's or Cliff's in Clare. I can't stand by and watch her treat people with this disrespect.

I really want to love this place, but.... Sizes for those of…read moreus women that are XLs forget about it. I live in TC and really want to support this business. But if you aren't a small or medium, no clothes for you...

Great service! Staff even went to basement for off season merchandise that I needed for trip!read more

I really love this place! I've been coming here for as long as I can remember, whenever I'm back…read morefrom LA, visiting my mother. I don't shop much, but when I do I gravitate towards jeans, and I always love their selection, amongst everything else, at a good price point. I was suggested a top that was on sale that I normally wouldn't look at, but it actually worked and completed the outfit! Like having your own personal shoppers in DC. These ladies are awesome and they know their stuff! Thank you Ecology Sports!

The best outdoor store in door county hands down! We went here twice during our stay, we loved it…read morethat much. Their selection for both men and women is awesome and the customer service was even better. I can not recommend this store enough. Make a trip here if you ever come to door county!!!

Every 7 year old kids dream come true - every post 30 somethings nightmare. Tchotkes galore ~ you…read moreneed a postcard, a paper, current magazines, mini packs of aspirin, water wings, floats, squirt guns, coloring books, assorted toys, fudge, a petosky stone, northern Michigan themed jewelry, a tacky tee shirt, etc., this is the place in town to come. Props for the extensive selection of Minnetonka Moccasins - reasonable prices, great selection - and for the awesome Totem Pole out front. Love it or hate it - a Glen Arbor institution.

Metamorphosis. This shop has grown right alongside me, over…read morethe past 40 years. It was Raiders back when my mother was a kid ,and for us it has always been the Totem Pole, or the Totem Shop. My daughter calls it the Toto. Kids race to this spot for tiny classic toys, like rubber balls, silly putty, cap guns, toy dolls or ponies, and children's jewelry. They used to sell loads of candy, but have minimized that selection to focus on things like M-22 t-shirts, and North Face jackets. The Sun Bum sunscreen is some of the only you'll find in town, but it smells divine- lightly like a coconut/banana. The swimsuit selection is ample- this year I packed our family of four to come up here but somehow my own bikinis did not make it up. I was quickly able to choose 2 bikinis by Reef, with my size (M) in stock. Joy! In and out in ten minutes. The store also deals in Murdick's Fudge, which is a must-taste by all tourists (I swear by Rocky Road or Maple Nut). Did your sunglasses fly off the boat? They have Panama Jacks for sixteen bucks, polarized. A great spot to buy necessary outdoorsy replacements. Change is difficult, but the new owners have retained the playful spirit of the store while upgrading the merchandise!

DO NOT take guns here for work. terrible experience. paid way more than I was quoted for. took 4…read moretimes as long as the time frame I was estimated. work wasn't completed. loose and missing screws/bolts. absolute zoo.

Well appointed sportsman shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We went in for fishing gear…read moreand live bait and they had everything we needed to choose from. We will definitely return...Highly recommended for the outdoor enthusiast.

After kayaking down Platte River, Riverside Canoe Trips was a great spot to pick up some souvenirs…read moreand sweet treats! The hard serve ice cream is incredible, especially after a hot day. We enjoyed the blackberry chocolate chunk and the brownie batter cookie dough. If you're camping near Honor, definitely worth checking out!

Rented some individual kayaks for a trip down the Platte River which runs through the Sleeping Bear…read moreDunes National Park area. This was an amazing trip which ends close to where the river flows into lake Michigan. The water was super clear and I highly recommend this trip. Pack some lunch and drinks in a small waterproof cooler and add the extra time so as not to be rushed. Riverside canoes has a nice shop and good equipment. You do have to pay for parking though when you drop off your vehicle which stinks.

I really hate posting bad reviews, but based on this experience with the owner, I wanted to let…read moreothers know, and hopefully she'll change policies to prevent future scenarios like this. Had 2 SUP full day rentals scheduled for one of our vacation days in the area. At about 10:00 am we got a call asking when we would be there. Our full day was from 9:30am-5:30pm. Since we wouldnt be on the boards all day, we were having a leisurely morning walking our dog and eating breakfast. She informed us that she would charge us 20$ per board for not being there at our pickup time. Nowhere in any communication that she had sent via email or during the order process was this stated. This was the first I heard of it. Upon getting there, I stated I was there for my rental, the woman, the owner stood up to check us in. I asked if she could wave the $40 fee and she laughed at me, saying she is too busy and showing up late messes them up. I was the only person in the store at this point. She also did not further explain what what she meant when she said it "messed them up". She seemed uninterested in explaining the policy and uninterested in my viewpoint. Rental pick up times should be clearly stated on emails if they are so important. And you would think the owner would clearly explain this rather than laugh at us. Again, I literally had no idea. She had already charged the fee prior to us arriving which I thought was weird. The rest of the interaction was very awkward and forced. She went on to make sure we knew if literally any scratches were on the boards we would fit the bill, instilling a level of fear in us that almost ruined the trip alone. To get the boards to lake Michigan they provide hand carts with a wheel to roll. They are very awkward, and she said if they touch the cement at all they would "charge us." Literally everything down at the beach is cement, so were were pretty terrified down at the beach. In addition, you are given a paddle, life jacket and ankle cord. When I asked how to carry the rest of the equipment down she shrugged, and offered no information. At this point I've given this business $130 and she's presented us with the snarkiest demeanor the entire time, and we have no idea why. If she's really that concerned about people not showing up outside the "pickup window " she should clearly put that in the communications with customers. As someone who interacts with customers for a living, I was baffled by the interaction. I gave her an opportunity to make it right, but I have not heard back and she has not removed any fees. When we got back the owner did not interact with us and an employee kindly helped us, missing any opportunity to make it right again. And honestly the fees aren't really the issue, its how we were treated. Had she nicely explained why their policies are in place, rather than laugh and fail to acknowledge our viewpoint, we probably would have been fine. I hate to write a bad review, but I also hate being treated poorly while on vacation.

Family owned business that has been my lifeline to surfing when away from California. I love that…read morethere is a local shop for surf, stand up paddle, and skateboarding in this neck of the woods. I bought my stand up paddle board here a few years ago as well as a trailer to carry it behind my bicycle. The carrier needed some customizing to make it fit my board, which they happily helped me with. A great part of the Empire/Sleeping Bear Dunes community!

Passing thru from Virginia to Harbor Spring with bikes on back of Porsche. Inadequate Thule bike…read morerack would not keep bikes secure at highway speeds. Henry & Alan went above and beyond to help get the right rack that could tolerate multiple bikes for long distances. These two gents are the best of Backcountry and Northern Michigan!!

If you're an outdoors person, then this store which is located right downtown TC is your paradise…read more They have everything and I mean everything from Black Diamond carabiners to Arcade belts. Shoot, you'll even find camping chopsticks. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and outgoing. The other backcountry may have other stuff, but there's just something about downtown that makes you want to buy stuff. Check them out for all your outdoor needs.