Very fun float kayak paddling trip! We rented kayaks and they helped us put in and take out along…read morewith a quick bus ride back. It was about 8 miles on the river with a few small rapids. The water was fairly shallow and easy to navigate. It took us maybe 2.5 hours for our kayak trip with beautiful scenery. We saw deer, 2 fawns with spots and a doe. We saw two bald eagles and 1 golden eagle, blue herons, turtles, kingfisher, turkey vulture etc. The parking is free; there is a bathroom where you put in. You need to sign waivers before going. They offer PFDs to everyone; under 18 must wear PFD.

We love the town of Cannon Falls. We decided to plan a Kayak trip with some family and give this…read moreplace a try. This area is beautiful and we saw many Bald Eagles as we strolled down the Cannon River. I don't think this was too expensive and it was a lot of fun. We had not been kayaking before and my wife was clueless. I had used canoes when I was a kid and had been up to the Boundary Waters, I felt okay. We told the people that it was our first time and without much of any instruction, they put her in the kayak and away she went. I felt like they could have done anything to make her more comfortable. The rental area is a shack, basically. They put you in kayaks and then pick you up in an hour from departure at the pick up point. Look for the large pink rock, that is where you exit the river to be picked up. We had the last time slot with several people overturning and having to empty their kayak, not me, I stayed dry. The people that had to drain their kayak wasted a lot of time and we were late to our pick-up at the end of the day when you know they wanted to go home and start their weekend. I felt bad but it wasn't my fault. This was a fun time. I would recommend that you have some experienced people to help you if you are new at this. The people running this place are not interested in spending time teaching you how to stay dry. That is up to you.

I had such an incredible experience Ice climbing. Tony, our guide and shop owner, was incredibly…read moreinformative, easy going, and truly made the experience enjoyable. He even worked with my limited availability. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. He provided me with quality gear to use! I would come back ! Highly recommend.

I have been coming here for the last six years. Relatively safe river level two or three. You will…read moreget your address any rush I forget about your life problems because you have to be focused on the river. They will send you a little bit before you hit the river. I'm always scared of the river. I respect the river. Tony and his team are very professional. Spray every inch of your skin with mosquito repellent. Last weekend it was raining but no thunder I was so afraid of getting cold or getting sick but they gave us long rain shirts that kept all of us warm and relatively protected from the rain. It was my first time ever kayaking under the rain. I was ready for that and I wore my contact lenses and not my regular glasses.

Kerri still amazes me with genuine outstanding kayak adventures! Today our large group kayaked…read morefrom William O'Brien State Park to Nita Mae's Scoop & Marine General Store in Marine on St. Croix. It was extremely hot but on the river it was cooler. The ice cream treats were just what we needed! The waterfall stop was perfect (no photos-sorry).

From the owner: Stillwater Scheduled Kayak Tours Learn to Kayak Classes -…read moreIndividual or Groups Special Occasions - We can entertain up to 12 people Haunted History Trolley Tours in Stillwater Winter Snowshoe & Luminary Events.

This was a first class experience, from the guided river trip, to the friendly staff, shuttle…read moreservice was on time, and ease of booking. The guide made us feel safe and pointed out the wildlife and urban sites of interest. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Kayaking rental and tour agency, we provide shuttle service and extensive local knowledge of the…read moreTwin Cities excellent waterways. We customize trips to fit your groups age, athletic ability and desire for adventure!

I returned to Wai Nani for their Excelsior location this time (previously enjoyed Wayzata). I had a…read morereservation for 4pm, but was late due to not being able to find the rental spot. The website lists the address as 135 Lake St, Excelsior, MN, but based on Apple Maps their location is more accurately described as West Lake Street or First Street, as there is a baseball diamond at 135 Lake Street. We called the company for help as we were lost and to let them know we were running late as a result, and they were unsympathetic but eventually got us to the right spot (albeit late for an only one hour reservation). The two students working said we still ONLY had the time remaining for our hour reservation (i.e. until 5pm) so we had lost the time we couldn't find the location and made no accommodation for us, although they also noted there were no reservations after ours. I completely understand needing to avoid a scheduling conflict, but I certainly wished for a little more understanding after not finding the location since they clarified we wouldn't create an issue by simply pushing our reservation back 20 minutes (if that would have been allowed).

I was in need of a family outing for a family of 4 with two adult kids in their 20's. I thought…read morethis would be something we might all enjoy and I was right! The equipment was clean and easy to understand. We got a thorough instruction. As a mom, I felt very safe about it. Our grown kids loved it. Our daughter said she wants to return with her boyfriend. It was new and fun!

Awesome! You must do this!!! Tried this for my birthday and will do it again when the leaves are…read morechanging. We did the Minnetonka to Edina section. Had some nice ripples in several areas. What an incredible view of nature right in the city. Fabulous!!!! Service superior-instructions and ready and waiting for us. Thank you!

From the owner: This small, female owned business was started in 2019.read more

My husband and I had a great experience on the Mississippi Heron trip. Molly was very helpful and…read morepatient with helping us book a time over email since we were visiting from out of town. John got us on the water with great instructions and advice!

Rented 9 kayaks for a three hour ride down Rice Creek. Was a…read morewonderful, memorable day my whole family wants to repeat annually now! The kayaks & paddles are in brand new condition. The owner, John, gave us a refresher course on shore on how to paddle efficiently and steer correctly. (We had a newbie in our bunch and the rest of us hadn't kayaked in years...) John also took group photos of us on land and in water! Priceless! Loved Rice Creek and it's twisty water trail through marshy land and woods. We saw many bird types and turtles! I felt transported to a wilderness, yet didn't have to drive forever... To end up at Long Lake Beach was the perfect place to end a fun journey!

Was super busy when we arrived on Labor Day with just one person ringing people up and managing…read morecanoe/kayak/paddle board checkout. She was exhausted but killing it! Give her a raise! We waited a bit, but not too bad and really enjoyed paddle boarding around the lake!! Will definitely come back.

Fast, easy and efficient! You can rent bikes, kayaks for one or two people, swan boats that light…read moreup during the night and paddle boards. They provide life jackets for free which you must wear on the water as local laws. The staff of summer highschoolers are lovely. They also hold your keys so you don't lose them in the river. Parking is easy and it's located right behind the bar, ice cream shop and restaurant. They have rentals until 9 o'clock during the summer and most nights they have live music you can hear across the lake. The lake is extremely small and no boats allowed but if you don't have your own watercraft it's a hassle free way to get on the water.

We just love this company! We utilized their shuttle services to take us and our kayaks North on…read morethe Mississippi so we could do a sweet 5 mile paddle back down yesterday. Super friendly and helpful staff! Lots of great kayaks and canoes for sale and rent in their shop, as well as cool gear (and more!) in their fun gift shop. We will definitely be back!

Wonderful outfitting company. Bought a six-mile Groupon for two people and it was a lovely way to…read morespend a gorgeous Friday afternoon. The staff was helpful and friendly. Sandra checked us in and made us feel welcome and ready to start our trip. Cody is engaging and friendly as he drove us from the end point back to the drop off. They explained the river and gave us a map. There's a few sand bars and tiny islands along the route to stop and have a rest, lunch and lounge. The Mississippi River is wide and calm. As adventurous kayakers, we enjoy a few rapids here and there, which this journey didn't have any. But for those who like a relaxing time on the water, this is the way to go!