HOW DO YOU WANT TO PADDLE?

Take on one of our rivers & have one of our rental liveries handle all the details. All you need is your swimsuit, snacks and your best friends! – or – go at your own pace and explore our inland lakes

THRILLING ADVENTURES ON THE PINE

With a little bit of White Water!

Blessing the southeast corner of Manistee County, the Pine River is one of Michigan’s top recreational rivers. While the current varies on different stretches, the awe-inspiring beauty is a constant. Meandering through miles of National and State Forest, you can experience the undeveloped riverscape and deep river valley on a stretch of lower-gradient, mild current, or opt to go for the gusto on a more spirited stretch of river enjoying the Class I rapids for which the Pine is famous.

QUICK FLOATS ON THE LITTLE MANISTEE

Swift flowing and plenty of fun

The Little Manistee River is a much smaller river when you compare it to the Big Manistee, but we still consider it an easy to moderate river to paddle depending on which section you choose.

If you are a beginner and armed with a tube, canoe or kayak, we recommend staying below the Manistee Weir. An ideal float is the Weir down to Old Stronach Bridge. It is great for an afternoon with a stop for a snack and conversation. If you continue down to Stronach Park, be prepared to paddle. The current slows to a creep just below the Stronach Bridge, so save your energy, because, even though you are only about 1/4 of a mile to your pull-out, it will require you to really paddle to get there.

Intermediate paddlers and beginners who are feeling adventurous will enjoy 6 Mile or 9 Mile Bridge down to the weir. The higher on the river you go, the more difficult. The river is narrow and will require some tight turns. It isn’t too deep though averaging 1-3’ so you can always get out if you need to.