A great way to explore a new location with the family is by doing a fun activity together. Whether you’re an outdoorsy bunch of avid kayakers or beginners looking for a fun and scenic activity, Michigan’s two Great Lakes and countless rivers and streams provide families a wide variety of fun and safe locales for group kayaking.
Great Turtle Kayak Tour, Mackinac Island
Take a kayak tour through the calm waters of Mackinac’s marina and bay, or venture around the rock formations and rustic landscapes of Round Island, Bois Blanc Island, Mission Point and Arch Rock. Enjoy the scenery, island hopping and the Round Island Lighthouse by kayak. Sunrise cruises are offered each morning, touring Arch Rock and the Rock Maze, with epic sunset excursions available each night through Devil’s Kitchen and the Grand Hotel.
Jordan Valley Outfitters, East Jordan
Located in Northern Michigan, Jordan Valley Outfitters offers family paddling, kayaking and canoeing. Traverse the scenic Jordan River and wild surrounds with an eco-tour. Group excursions are available year-round, as kayaking the Jordan River Valley is accessible and picturesque in all seasons.
Photo: Michael Wood | Dreamstime
Sturgeon River Paddlesports, Wolverine
Located in downtown Wolverine, Mich., Sturgeon River Paddlesports offers a wide variety of recreational services. The Sturgeon River is the fastest moving river in the state’s Lower Peninsula, providing an exciting ride for kayaking, rafting, tubing and paddle boarding. Kayaking excursions range between two–four hours at an active pace — so save this one for the older kids.
Take a single or double kayak, paddleboard or pedal boat out on Lake Michigan with Paddle Your Harbor. The upscale water sport outfitter provides guests with the tools and guidance to explore the area’s wildlife and serene atmosphere.
Argo and Gallup Canoe Livery, Ann Arbor
Enjoy a nearly four-mile kayak adventure from Argo Canoe Livery to Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Mich. Begin through the Argo Cascades, a group of small rapids, and push through to the calmer waters of the Huron River. The river’s pace is perfect for kayakers of all levels and offers a customizable excursion for families of all sizes. Take in the natural beauty surrounding the river as hikers, bikers and wildlife trek alongside.
Read This Next
5 Family-Friendly Museums in Charleston
Destinations / North America
Aug 22, 2024#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedNorth America
Sep 3, 20266 Winnipeg, Canada, Destinations for Family Travel
It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Winnipeg, Canada, with us.
Sponsored Content
GET TO KNOW TAP FORBIZ
Unlock flexible, refined business travel with TAP Air Portugal’s program, TAP FORBIZ. Developed for small, medium and large Companies, with options for corporate events, TAP FORBIZ offers exclusive advantages adapted to each type of business.
Hotels
Sep 3, 20263 Caribbean, Latin American Marriott Hotels for Multigen Trips
Multigenerational travel continues to grow in popularity, with family travelers moving away from traditional getaways for meaningful trips with family members of all ages. The Caribbean and Latin America are growing destinations of interest for this type of travel, and three Marriott properties offer opportunities for multigen families to create lifelong memories.
Destinations
Sep 2, 2026Look Past the Traditional Classroom with Scott Dunn’s Back-to-School Itineraries
Parents looking to provide their kids with hands-on learning experiences going beyond textbooks by visiting unique destinations with family-centric approaches will find that and more with Scott Dunn's private, expert-led itineraries. These experiences provide lessons the classroom cannot.
Sponsored Content
Best of Both Worlds
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.
Destinations / North America
Sep 2, 2026Visit an Old-Fashioned County Fair in Maine
Celebrate autumn with a family trip to a traditional New England county fair. These annual celebrations of agriculture and country life are filled with sights and activities for the whole family to enjoy, from admiring prize pumpkins and meeting live animals to witnessing horse shows, listening to country music and dancing, and doing craft demonstrations. Most fairs also have carnival rides and hands-on activities for kids.
ShareThis