I really love going here. First and foremost it's a solid business. You make an appt. &They are…read morethere as some individually owned businesses have little structure. Sometimes we forget how important it is for businesses to be run efficiently. Next, The views on the water are beautiful. There's more than enough space any way you turn. They have a great website for booking, easy to navigate, and nice gentlemen working there. They have a good / safe system to get you out on the water and I like that there are restaurants close by. Jetskiing makes you hungry :o) it's Right off the highway as well. It's one of my favorites.

My best friend and I wanted to go kayaking downtown and she found this place. She booked it online…read moreand we are reserved for 4 hours between the times they mentioned in the email. You check in and sign a waiver. Great Lakes Watersports is a fun and easy way to get out on the water right in downtown Cleveland. The staff is friendly (they make sure to give you 101 lesson if it's your first time and go over the rules) the equipment is well‑kept, and the location on the Cuyahoga River makes for a smooth, scenic ride. Whether you're renting kayaks, parasailing, jet skis, or paddle boards, everything feels organized and hassle‑free. It's a great spot for a quick adventure and a different view of the city.

Slightly hard to locate, but all positive once we did. Parking is up on a hill and then you walk…read moredown to the kayaks. They have porta potties. We got kayaks for an hour and enjoyed our time on them. The river was busy with lots of fishing boats, but we were fine. The worker helped her out kayaks in and out of the water.

We are batting .1000 with this establishment. We were the first group out and Cole was amazing…read moreabout getting us kicked off and was a very polite and professional young man. The river was perfect and this place gets all my recommedations.

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 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!

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.

Bait & Switch. Horrible negligent management. Unsafe rental. Poor customer service. Do not use…read moretheir Groupon or their services.

We rented a pontoon boat and took it out for about 40 minutes...then it broke down and we nearly…read morehit another boat and dock is it drifted around (anchor was not long enough to catch). After about 5 calls and 30 minutes, Pier 619 came to get us and pull the busted boat back. The manager (I guess) was super rude, as if we caused the breakdown...um, ok...and said they would refund us but refused to give a receipt, so now we have to monitor our credit card. We get it, things break, but customer service should still be a priority. Luckily, the neighboring rental place called Dusty's had a boat available and were super nice and saved our day out. Would not go back to Pier 619

We went kayaking there, and it was absolutely wonderful. It's a very leisurely ride down the river…read more The price is a reasonable, and then you get off at the end, and got the opportunity to have great food and drinks

rent kayaks or canoes for a ride down Cuyahoga River…read more See their website for more info on when and where. I took an AWESOME paddle today. 6.5 miles $25 for a single kayak. I did it in less than 2 hours, but they give you 4 hours. I called them and they came to pick me up early. GREAT customer care! Best to book ONLINE I did it for the night before I wanted to paddle.

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.

The Backpackers Shop just has to be experienced, whether you are a novice or seasoned backpacker,…read morehiker or lover of all things outdoors. I was just amazed by the variety, volume, and selections of items available. There is just so much to choose from and items from every category of needs for backpacking or hiking can be found here. Right after I visited Backpackers Shop I went to another similar popular shop and was not impressed with it. I just wanted to go back to the Backpackers Shop because I knew they'd have multiple things to choose from for the needs. Not only do they have anything i think I might need for backpacking or hiking but their staff are a wealth of knowledge and experience. I talked with a guy who hiked the AT trail and another worker who had just hiked the trail I am planning to backpack through. They were a gold mine of knowledge and wise advice. I love Backpackers Shop

They had their 20 percent off clearance items, I was able to get a few (Patagonia, Kuhl) women's…read moreblouses, hiking boots on sale. Also some regular priced socks, sun hats, etc. I love that they allow customers to use their restrooms when needed. That there would deserve a 5 star rating. We appreciate business that allow that. I'm not able to concentrate if I need to use the restroom, so allowing me to do so they got a great sale. My husband said that he couldn't find clothes he liked on this visit. He said it seems that they are heavily catering to fisherman this season. So calling all fisherman, this is your time to visit. Everyone was nice.

Even though it's a bit of a drive, this is my go-to place for canoeing and kayaking…read more It's just SO cheap compared to all the places further north, which are double or triple the price for less time on the river. We take the 14 mile trip, which essentially works itself out for $25 a person. The canoes and kayaks are a little older, the vans are older, they might not clean the life jackets super often, but it's a kickass time! But honestly, who cares! You're going to get dirty and sweaty canoeing or kayaking down the river. You really cannot beat the price for the experience. There's a lot less litter on the river compared to when I've went further north, less cars, and you are surrounded by corn fields. The river is simply beautiful and relaxing. It depends on the weekend whether or not there will be a lot of people - not many people do the 14 mile trip, so the first 7 miles of that are peaceful. After you hit the 7 mile mark, there tends to be a lot more people, as that's what most people take. 14 miles takes around 4-5 hours (or 6, depends on how much or little you're paddling, speed of the river, etc) , and 7 miles takes about half that. They also aren't strict at all on what you can bring/drink on the river, or if you need to stop, or anything else. In addition, if you do flip, the water level is 3 feet at most along the river. Just make sure to call ahead if it has been raining recently. I would recommend taking a trip out here out to the middle of nowhere to spend a summer day. It's a ton of fun and a good way to build teamwork trying not to flip a canoe or kayak.

Lines were far shorter than at other liveries, but they "ran out" of inventory around 11am on a…read moreSaturday, leaving people to wait over an hour in the hot sun. Not clear how that happens when they still have dozens of canoes on the racks in storage. Should let people pay and reserve, then come back later.