my daughter and I were visiting from California and searched for a calm, beautiful kayak ride,…read morefinally discovering I Paddle New York. We enjoyed a gorgeous two hour ride in a tandem kayak together on a still Monday morning, the only ones on the river for a couple hours! We stopped for a stroll on the nature preserve and some rope swinging. Our adventure was was lovely, still, and nourishing. thanks for a wonderful day!

Great time and Gaile was super nice to work with. I would definitely do this again!!!read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of going on a canoe tour with Hillary and her daughter, Ariana…read more Though Hillary is in charge of the tour and business, her daughter was the one who gave more of the tour to my husband and I while Hillary went ahead with the other visitors. We took a beautiful afternoon tour along the Housatonic River our first day at the Berkshires for the week and what a great start it was. We got to learn and see how the beavers create their dams and mud piles, as well as see turtles that were hanging out on the tree limbs along our way. Hillary was also gracious enough to provide cold bottled waters and while apples to snack on, which was a nice pick me up! Though the tour was only supposed to be 2hrs it went a little over about 45min and we didn't feel rushed at all as the current was sort of strong and since my husband and I had shared a canoe, we had to coordinate quite a bit - especially going back to shore. Overall I would recommend this tour to my family and friends and really appreciate the kindness and bubbly attitude these two ladies had I share. Thank you!

Hilary was awesome and knows the river like the back of her hand. We asked for 4 personal kyacks…read more She also has multi-kyaks and canoes. Gave us waterproof packs for our phones and valuables, cold water bottles, and apples (which are great snack on the river). You can tailor the tour for the length you prefer, and Hilary gives you basics and tips for rowing. This is a long historic slow flowing river and perfect for our first kyack tour. Lots of interesting habitats, flowering plant life, and animals (fish, painted turtles basking, beavers on shore). Went in July and no mosquitos or blackflies. I would like to go back for the evening tour to observe the beaver families in action.

Do they want any business? Texted at 8 this morning. Called at 9:50 this morning. No times posted…read more No response to my text or phone call. You finally texted back after 11. I called and texted, how can I make a reservation if you don't respond? We went across the river to Screaming Eagle kayak rentals.

Highly recommend! The staff was friendly and offered us helpful tips and support. They also loaded…read moreand unloaded the kayaks for us.

Just an excellent place to get in a kayak for a leisurely paddling on Roundout Creek…read more The people were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get started, with plenty of room to row a little upstream to the small dam or down to the islands in the small river.

The driveway comes up quick off the road. There's a sign for the business. There's a house at the…read moreend of the lot but the business operates out of trailers on your left side as you pull in. We didn't reserve any stand up paddle boards but we were greeted by a friendly college student who got us out on the water quickly. We boated under the bridge and saw a man made dam before heading over to the sand bar where our kids splashed around and played in the mud. We had kids as young as 6. If you're just paddling, I think 1 hour is enough but if you want to stop and play on the sandbar then 2 hours. Great time with a great business.

Amazing guide. Very friendly, informative and an overall great experience. I would highly recommend.read more

Greg at RVW Adventure Guides is a talented adventurer and excellent mentor to those seeking deeper…read moreconnections to the outdoors. I highly recommended utilizing his expertise when planning your next adventure in the beautiful Catskills Mountains.

My wife and I planned a quick, short vacay with friends to the area hoping to bike and hike and…read morepaddle some. We intended to bring our kayaks but for a variety of reasons that didn't work out. New Paltz Kayaks to the rescue. The whole thing could not have gone smoother or more pleasantly, from finding the location, to the rental process and to the couple of hours we spent on the Walkill. Richard was very helpful and with my bum knees I REALLY appreciated that he was there with a hand when I needed one getting back out of the kayak - spared me a more embarrassing moment. Good value, good people, good experience.

Rented bicycles from Craig and was not disappointed. Bikes were in great condition and easy to use.read more

Super fun experience with really high quality kayaks. The owner (Mike) is a great guy who lives in…read morethe area. He'll give you tips on where to head out to, and you might get to see some eagles while you're out (we saw three!). The best kayaks by the best people. Strongly recommend if you're anywhere in the area (Hudson, Athens, Germantown, etc.)

SEOA is the friendliest and most accommodating kayak rental business on the Hudson. From a single…read morepaddler with a pooch to large groups, SEOA has you covered. They have quality, Wilderness system boats, a knowledgeable staff, great rates and a deal this summer that gets you a pint with every rental. And if you don't want to tackle the Hudson alone, you can call ahead and hire a guide to help enhance your adventure. Everyone leaves Screaming Eagle a happier person!

Easy to book, fun and safe. Highly recommend for experienced and novice kayakers. Great day on the…read moreHudson

Hudson River Expeditions is incredible. The owners, the…read morestaff, the beauty of the Hudson River against the majestic mountains (Bear Mountain included), and the little train that chugs along under the mountain. I have been going there from NYC (only an hour away on Metro North) for over 20 years and I find peace. It is the perfect getaway from the stress and noise of the city. Just amazing. And, outstanding in every way! Diane Handal

Serene little spot in the Catskills of upstate New York. Perfect place to enjoy nature on the…read moretrails or on their surprisingly large lake. My girlfriend and I spent a few hours here on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you rent a boat you can keep it out as long as you want, and you have access to the whole property for the entire day. We spent awhile in kayaks and had the whole lake to ourselves for the entire time. We then spent some time down at the swimming hole and had that to ourselves as well. Everyone who works there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful day overall and the perfect end to a perfect weekend getaway.

Fantastic place with kayaking, a water hole, a light trail, picnic tables, and great friendly…read morestaff. Thank you Dana! Also, a nice niche store with ice cream, wine, and more.

I just had the most horrific unpleasant experience at Clarke Outdoors. my partner and I who live in…read morea motorhome parked outside and started to get our things ready to enjoy the beautiful day on the water. Unfortunately that was not the case, upon arrival into the store the manager informed us that he took it upon himself to call the state trooper on us rather than knocking on the door to ask if we were going to rent from them. As we entered the store three teenage employees greeted us. As we waited to rent from the manager he came in and stated he called the state troopers and they were on the way. Calling the police on a couple who is about to spend a good buck on your establishment is extremely unprofessional. We could tell we were not welcomed so we said "Have a nice day!" The manager proceeded to follow us at and scream profanities at us. To whomever owns this establishment please educate your staff.

Rented kayaks today and we had a great time. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We will…read moredefinitely go back. They also have rafts and canoes to rent.