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Canoeing

Sure, we use our senses every day. We see the traffic lights and we hear the phones. But there is a place where all of our senses are truly heightened. Out on the water. With the first ripple of our canoe, we hear the morning call of a red hawk from a mile away. We see teams of fish swirl around our paddle. And we smell the freshest breeze we've ever known. When it's time to reawaken our senses, drop into Pure Michigan.

Canoeing on the Platt River

Small boy canoeing down the Platt River near Honor.

Photo courtesy of Travel Michigan

Canoeing on the Huron River

Of the 120 major rivers in Michigan 16 of the finest are designated 'Natural Rivers' to help preserve, protect and enhance them.

Photo courtesy of Thomas A. Schneider

Gallup Park & Canoe Livery, Ann Arbor

Come and enjoy paddling on the Huron River! Gallup Park is a beautiful site located on the Huron River and includes a 3.25 mile asphalt trail, fishing, observation decks, playgrounds, picnic shelters and canoe, kayak, pedal boat, rowboat and bicycle rentals.

Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor Area CVB

Canoeing the Chippewa River, Mt. Pleasant

From fast paced casino games and slots at the largest casino in the Midwest to the quiet splendor of a canoe trip down the scenic Chippewa River, 15 championship golf courses to 110 different species of birds at Florence Maxwell Sanctuary, you’ll be WOWED in Mt. Pleasant.

Photo courtesy of Mount Pleasant Area CVB