Kayaking
Kayaking is Good Exercise
A kayaking vacation with Paddling Michigan will provide you with beautiful views and good exercise, too. Most people can kayak without any special skill or training, so it’s a great activity for the entire family. Even just being outside is good for you. As watersport participation grows on The Great Lakes, kayaking offers a…
Read MoreFish of Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, measuring 31,700 square miles. (That is roughly the same size as South Carolina or Austria!) All that fresh water creates a paradise for those who like to fish. Because of Lake Superior’s cool temperature, its nutrient and algae content remain very…
Read MoreBest Kayak for The Great Lakes
It’s summer in Michigan and everyone wants to enjoy time on the beautiful waters of The Great Lakes State. Michigan boasts 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and 76,000 miles of rivers and streams. Swimming, fishing, and boating await the residents and visitors of Michigan. Kayaking and other paddle sports are…
Read MoreCelebrate The 4th of July in Munising
Small Town Offers Big Fun If you are wondering when to schedule your Paddling Michigan vacation, the 4th of July is a great time to visit Munising. Along with the kayaking experience of a lifetime, there will be plenty to do. The quaint town that boasts Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore pulls out all the…
Read MoreBeing Outside Is Good For You
If you need another reason to plan your Paddling Michigan adventure, now you have one – it’s good for you! More and more research is showing that time outside in nature is one way to keep our bodies and brains happy. When you book a kayaking trip on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, you…
Read MoreDiscover Why Grand Island Is So Grand
Ways to Experience Grand Island A little over a half-mile off the shores of Munising, MI, sits Grand Island. As part of the Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island is an extension of the glacier-creation known as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Grand Island boasts 13,500 acres of beautiful Upper Peninsula hardwood forest with spectacular sandstone…
Read MoreTreat Your Dad This Father’s Day With a Paddling Michigan Adventure
When you’re looking to make your dad happy this Father’s Day, keep Munising and Paddling Michigan in mind. Whether you’re here for a kayaking day trip or hanging out for the weekend, plenty is available to keep both dad and the rest of the family entertained and happy. Find your swimsuit, pack some snacks, and…
Read MorePictured Rocks Days 2018
Munising, MI and its Pictured Rocks attract visitors the world over, but there’s one weekend a year the area dedicates to locals – Pictured Rocks Days, also known as Yooper Days. People who live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, known as “Yoopers,” can enjoy two days filled with activities and family events focused on them. This…
Read MoreEvery Kid in a Park Program for Your Family
There’s a new government program that is offering access to federal lands and waters to children for free. Fourth graders and their guests can get cards or vouchers by participating in the Every Kid in a Park federal program.
Read MoreUp Close and Personal – My Day Paddling Michigan – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of My Day Paddling Michigan. You can read Part 1 of my adventure previously posted in the Paddling Michigan blog. Part 1 “Ready, Set, Go!” includes details of how I prepared for my kayaking trip with Paddling Michigan. Now for Part 2, which describes my day spent on the water.
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