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Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery

4.3 (60 reviews)
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Cara R.

This was great fun. We saw several turtle, deer, blue heron and so many dragon flies. There were 4 of us and a cooler tube. The water was low so the trip took us about 4 hours with a stop for lunch. The tubes are nice and firm so you can readjust positions if you get stiff. If you have a group make sure you bring at least 2 paddles because there is not stearing without. I have RA and was able to do it without to much pain if anyone is concered if they are able bodied enough. After all you are just mostly drifting in a tube.

Kristen G.

I was super surprised that 2 hours beforehand we were able to reserve kayaks today. Everyone at Skip's was so friendly, and I just couldn't get over the outgoing positive attitude they all have! We had SUCH a nice float down the river in our kayaks! We will for sure be back again, we would love to try tubing too!

Great day kayaking!
Tara S.

Great experience! Very simple process to complete waivers and prepay online. We rented kayaks for 7, which included 3 kids. The river was high and slightly fast for "normal." Luckily it's pretty wide so navigating is pretty easy. The equipment was all clean and in excellent shape. We did the short trip and it took us 1.5 hours including a 15 minutes swim and some goofing around with squirt guns. We saw Herons, turtles, and deer...a lot of wildlife in the area. We will be back for the long trip next time!

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R R.

This is one of the COOLEST things I have ever done around A2!! We did the long trip right after July 4, and if you enjoy sun, quiet and gorgeous green scenery, this is the trip for you!! Our rented double kayak was great, and we picked up extra soda and Gatorade at Skip's to go with our water. The checkin was easy and we left on time. The little bus had every other seat blocked to distance us, and with all windows down it was a lovely ride to the launch. The Skip's team was friendly and wore masks. Along our about 2-hour rise (we paddled part of the time instead of just floating), we saw deer, cranes, and turtles galore!!! Cannot recommend highly enough. Will definitely do again!!!

Mostly very calm water with a fair current to help you along.

When they say 3 hour trip...I *think* they mean 5 hour trip!! We are experienced kayak renters, in good shape--we did stop for lunch, maybe 20 minutes. And we did stop to photograph a turtle or two. So maybe if we'd have hustled, we'd have made it in 3, but prepare yourself for a nice, long paddle. The current takes you pretty well, so it's not difficult. But bring some water and snacks, if not a meal. All the staff were excellent: friendly, charming, professional. I appreciated the Covid-19 safety precautions in place. Masks in the office and on the shuttle (and most people kept them on always until in the kayak, which was kind.) the kayaks are visibly scrubbed down after you get out of them. Great place! Hey, did I mention the trip was beautiful? So beautiful. A couple bits of "rough" water, but no problem for most people, just paddle straight through.

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Been going for several years; friendly staff, great service, durable tubes, and a great way to spend the day! Highly recommend!

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Amazing trip! So scenic and not difficult to paddle. Easy process to get tickets and very Friendly staff.

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Great company. Tip. Drop your stuff off at their entrance and park.

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I love this place. Friendly staff clean grounds. Nice scenery What a relaxing afternoon At Skips

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Fantastic time on the water today. Outstanding staff and great equipment!

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