I haven't been there in 25plus years. Always had a great time. Be ready for some nice white water…read moreespecially early in the season definitely where your helmet if your going to the falls at the end. Safety first!! The raft will buckle enjoy

Where to begin...hmmm. First off, my husband and I have been coming to Shotgun Eddys for the past…read morefew years, and we absolutely love it there! Above all else, we look forward to coming there every year, and we are thankful for the employees/owners who help run and operate such a wonderful place. It's a place that's been around for many, many years, and the experiences you enjoy are proof as to why it's still here. Many reviews claim it's dangerous, that the employees don't give proper instruction, or that there is too much nature....in nature. To that, I would say this is not some lazy river in the dells. This is out in the wilderness, and you are warned of the dangers and sign a waiver before being allowed to raft. Do not come here expecting someone to hold your hand and guide you through every paddle you take. You are one your own after they drop you off ( you are, however, picked up at the end) . If you have cell service, they have an emergency number to contact them....but if you dont have cell service its not their fault, blame your phone company. Though you are given instructions on which sides of the river are better to take depending on the start and finish( and a map...which is prerty straigh forward...stay to the left/center until you past the first rapid to avoid the strong current of the streams on the right. After that, stick to the center until you come to the bridge at the end where you stay to the right before going over the last rapid.) You are also given a helmet and a life vest that they make sure fit you well before you are sent out. As well they tell you what to do and how to sit in the raft when going over rapids, or if by chance you fall out. Though advice does not prevent you from accidents or injury, you also can not blame the staff/owner on what mother nature herself has built and constructed and that you are fully willing to venture down. On that note, if you are camping there or just rafting, you are in the wilderness, not in some resort! There will be bugs, but this also means that there will be plenty of wildlife to be seen as well. If bugs are the worst of your worries, this place is not for you! We go there knowing there are risks involved, but then again, what good things in life don't have risks? Also, no one has ever forced us to go. We happily go each year and look forward to it. We aren't some super experienced white water rafting people, we only go once a year here. I will say if the water is low that you'll have to work a little harder to get past some rocks, and if it's high that going over the rapids may seem scarier, but you are provided a helmet and life jacket for a reason. We pay attention to the water and work together to navigate over the rapids as best we can (again just amateurs) , and we've never had anything more than a little bruise here or there. Everyone is different, though, and can do things differently from how we do. But you can not blame the business for your own actions on the river or any injuries when you are fully warned and again...sign a waiver knowing full well of the possible dangers on your trip. Too many people write reviews telling of bad experiences that sound more like someone who doesn't know what the true outdoors are like and wasn't prepared to rough it a little. Overall, this place is amazing, the campsite is well maintained and cozy, and the rafting brings adventure and many fun memories for those willing to take on the task. This place is one of a kind and will give you moments of a lifetime. But again, don't come if you're not willing to deal with the outdoors, paddling, or if you're looking for some wisconsin dells Waterpark resort. Come here if you're looking to get some thrills, have fun, and enjoy the beautiful wisconsin scenery. To all at Shotgun Eddys, Thank you for all your hard work! We'll see you next year. Jamie and Chris

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure is a gem you must try.. you will go back…read more. If you are interested in camping or staying in a nice cabin, this place is for YOU! It has everything from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, ATVs, you name it... The campgrounds are set up for small/individual groups to larger groups. Volleyball, hammocks a basketball hoop and other fun things are all around. The cabins are very clean and nice, AC/heat, private bathrooms and showers with nice hot water. Comfortable beds and linens. Then there is the awesome bar and restaurant. Order the Pizza or flatbread, it is excellent, and being from Chicago we know pizza! Eric is a fantastic cook and anything on the menu will taste great. The bar offers all sorts of beers and any other drink you want. Eric and Tom run this place, they know the area well and Eric is an expert on just about anything outdoors. Very friendly place and people. The mountain biking is awesome and if you are a mountain biker you MUST make this trip. The trails in the Nicolet National Forest are some of the best in the Midwest. Beautiful, single track, a bit technical in places, boulders, and the scenery is always beautiful. You may even see a black bear. Trails are well marked in the Nicolet. Rafting the Wolf River is exciting too, or you can kayak it as many kayakers come from all over the Midwest to kayak here. We are rafters, we love it, usually see a bald eagle or 2, lots of turtles, and just a great time. We like to go to Herb's Rafting which works out of Crab and Jacks, a bar/restaurant where a lot of motorcycle riders stop. It is always fun around Memorial Day when there are tons of kids camping at Bear Paw and then rafting the river. They get out at Crab and Jacks where there are numerous Harley Davidsons and riders watching all of this. Quite the different groups of people doing what they enjoy. Thanks to Eric for being such a great guy and Tom with some stories....oh boy, get Tom to tell you some stories... he loves that .... Some photos of the Bear Paw Tracks we came across in May, 2019 in the Nicolet National Forest on the way to the single track. We were lucky enough to see the Mama Bear and her Cub one of the days too--I was thrilled and scared to death! Thank you Eric and Tom Sue and Patrick Morton Grove, IL

Rebuilt after being run down by a tornado 5 years ago- the 1-1/2 mile wide by 50 mile long path of…read moredestruction is still visible on google earth. Everything is new and clean. We stayed in one of their cabin/motel rooms (Panda). The bed was a little uncomfortable and there is no tv/internet in room.

Amazing, we called Evan last minute, he met us personally and got us a jet ski. We had an absolute…read moreblast on the water and it was great to support a local business.

5/5 I called on Father's day and he delivered a 3up 90hp spark trixx with sound. 4 hours for 300$!…read moreAfter 2 hours 3 of us were exhausted but so much fun. The owner personally delivered and picked up the ski. Gave me a great once over, what to watch out for, and what to expect if I broke it. We ran it hard all 4 hours with 0 issues! I definitely have the fever now

Been coming for years and the place has taken a serious nose dive since the new owners took over…read more The new owners don't like people which is a serious issue since that's their business. Prices are way up and service is way down. Bus drivers are the same ole people who are great. After that everyone is new and 16 years old working here. Trying a new tubing vacation near year.

This campground under new ownership has gone downhill fast!!…read morePrices have increased and services have decreased. Our group has been coming here for over 10 years and this year has hit rock bottom. The staff hasn't been trained properly in their jobs. The owner / manager is arrogant. One of our party asked about more busses when the line was backed up almost to the river and she just said don't come back then. Bar / restaurant service was extremely slow and untrained. Staff was rude when we put our garbage out by road for pick up Sunday morning as we did the past 3 days and 9 years before but then were told its a $100 charge site cleaning fee. Campers needs to put garbage in dumpsters. Exact words "Its in the rules, you should read them"!! Bus drivers were nice as always and river was great, that's all!! Were done here and moving to another area.

Absolutely breathtaking view! I did the 1 and 1/2 hour trip and it was perfect, my family and I…read morepaid a little extra to have a tour guide. Our tour guides name was Eddie, a great guy we handled every situation that got to him wonderfully! Mike the owner is a great guy as well and it very affordable and fun rapids! I was a beginner at rafting and I was at ease the whole time great from beginners! If you'd like to see more of my experience I do have a YouTube video out labeled "SUMMER DIARIES- whitewater rafting at big Smokey falls" by debrsnyder. IF YOUD LIKE TO SEE THE RAPIDS FIRST HAND!!

Couple of friends told me of this place. Said it was a great place to view the kayakers and…read morerafters go over the falls. This year has had crazy rain so I figured the water would be fast and high. Turned out to be a great was to pass the time, have a few drinks and maybe even some good laughs. The overlook didn't disappoint. It was a lot of fun watching rafts and kayaks plunge over the drop off. Some didn't make it, others handled it like pros. Make sure to try the "Indian Fry Bread" while you watch! Or rent a raft and go down the river.... I'm getting too old for that shit!! I need the lazy rivers and a cup holder!

We had a group of 6 which most of us had no rafting experience - 2 had been rafting, but had been…read more10+ years since they went. Our guide was named Michael, and he was absolutely incredible. He had us in stitches the entire shift - he had the perfect balance of jokes while still maintaining a professional and serious concern when it came to safety. Honestly, I could not say enough about Michael, he absolutely made the trip for our entire group. We are already planning to go back in the spring time and hit both the rivers! On our trip we just did the Menominee river. They take you around some smaller rapids to begin with, and once you get to the section of the river with bigger rapids, you get to go down twice. Can't wait to go back, thank you Kosir's and Michael!

Very safety oriented with good equipment. Our river guide, Mary, knew her stuff and gave us a…read moretremendous rafting trip thru Piers Gorge. Next year we'll book with them to float the Peshtigo River. Great trip with a first rate company.

We had a blast doing this for my friend's bachelorette weekend. James and Casey were amazing. The…read moregear was good quality and kept us warm; and the spring rafting was thrilling and fun! The photos were amazing quality and we got hot chocolate at the end of it!

This place is amazing! We came for a short amount of time…read moreand packed a LOT in! I wish we had more time! We stayed at the Peshtigo outpost, but did activities at both Peshtigo and Menominee outpost. At the Peshtigo outpost, there are camping facilities for any level of camper. Tenting to cabin with bathroom and kitchen. Let me start with the booking... they were so fantastic at setting up a great itinerary for us for our short stay! The zipline was awesome, and the views were beautiful! We did the rafting at Peshtigo in single person rafts and it could not have been more fun and picturesque! The alpine tower was tricky for me, but not for the rest of my group, they soared through it! EVERY SINGLE guide we had was so friendly and so kind! We can't wait to come back and stay longer! Thank you Wildman!!!

This was an amazing easy place to rent a kayak. Highly recommend it was so easy!! And the place we…read morewent , Lily Lake, there was a kayak launch. So easy to launch the kayak.

We lucked out with beautiful weather & calm waters. Mostly, our tour guides Emma & Ian would super…read morecool, knowledgeable about the area. We'll be planning our nest excursion with For River Kayaking Company!

I had the time of my life at Thornton's this past weekend…read more A group of us spent the weekend here camping and rafting the Peshtigo River. Thornton's was our campsite and cabin site, our caterers, our watering hole and our rafting guides. I could not have been more pleased with their services and I found their pricing to be extremely reasonable. As a first time camper as an adult, I found their site very clean, well maintained and quiet. Well, quiet after 2am. The Saturday night DJ made turning it in early near impossible. His chose selections which appealed to everyone. The songs kept the crowding growing and going. Definitely a great time had by all and we agreed there is a return trip in our future. *** wifi is available near the bar area but we were all unable to use it because no one knew the code. It's frustrating but also helpful. It forced us all to pry ourselves away from technology temporarily.

Just had the best conditions, along with a excellent guide = AWESOME Rafting trip…read more Thorton's guide was great in communicating all necessary safety guidelines, along with being great entertainment during ride down the Peshtigo. Highly recommend Thortons for the Peshtigo rafting ride!

We always use Herb's Rafts for our Wolf River adventure. Brian is helpful and always finds a place…read morefor us to launch and picks us up. Just remember if you fall out, feet first down the rapids! Love the Wolf River and the Bald Eagles that fly above We recommend Herb's and Brian will be super helpful.

We went rafting through Herb's last weekend. The water level was unusually high, which made the…read morerafting harder. We got separated from our group, we lost a paddle, and I lost a shoe. But it was fun. And the people at Herb's were really nice.