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Kayaking

Cast off. When we drop our kayak in Michigan waters, we leave more that just the shore behind. We leave the routine of daily life behind. We cut our ties with the ordinary and glide toward a place of wonder. Each dip of the paddle immerses us in a new world where adventure is always just around the bend. Whether we're seeking the heart-stopping rush of the rapids or the serenity of a peaceful drift, we can indulge our passion here. Chart a course for Pure Michigan.
Kayaking in the Upper Peninsula

Kayaking in the Upper Peninsula

Experience an adventure filled vacation complete with panoramas of earth and sky above the Cut River or the quiet majesty of bald eagles and trumpeter swans at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is a 95,455-acre mix of marsh, swamp, bog, grasslands and forest habitat, and a haven for migratory birds, beavers, bears and other wildlife.

Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association
Pictured Rocks Kayaking

Pictured Rocks Kayaking

Novice paddlers join guided sea kayak excursions to view Pictured Rocks, sandstone walls hundreds of feet high, striped in jewel tones, which plunge into Lake Superior.

Photo courtesy of Midwest Living
 Passion of Kayaking

Passion of Kayaking

Each dip of the paddle immerses us in a new world where adventure is always just around the corner. Whether you're seeking the rush of the rapids or the serenity of a peaceful drift, indulge your passion throughout Michigan.


Photo courtesy of Shanty Creek Resort
Kayaking, Ludington

Kayaking, Ludington

For quiet escapes on the water, there are numerous Michigan parks where you can launch your canoe or kayak. Of the 120 major rivers in Michigan, 16 are designated "Natural Rivers" because of their ecological significance.

Photo courtesy of Ludington CVB
Kayaks in Lake Superior

Kayaks in Lake Superior

Perhaps you are the type to prowl museums, book stores, antique shops, boutiques, galleries. Or perhaps you are the active type, seeking to explore, canoe, raft, kayak, sail, ski, fish, hunt or bike. This, and more, is waiting for you in the north country—Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association
Kayakers Enjoy the Area

Kayakers Enjoy the Area

Many recreational opportunities await kayakers, snorkelers and boaters in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Photo courtesy of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary