Woods & Waters

20 S. Pickford Avenue, Hessel, MI 49745
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Woods & Waters® offers informative and fun guided kayaking tours of varying length away from the busy tourist destinations of Northern Michigan. We play in the nature-filled Eastern UP among the protected waters of the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron, but we can paddle on Drummond Island and the Mackinac Straits too. As you explore with us, you'll be immersed in nature and observe first-hand the cultural history of the Upper Peninsula. If you want to make your own adventure — we offer custom private tours, lessons, and rentals of kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), and Rocky Mountain fat tire, gravel, and mountain bikes. We offer overnight camping trips and group trips as well. We even have a small retail shop featuring unique products and outdoor gear. Bike repairs too!

Local: (906) 484-4157
Free US: (888) 502-8373

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Jacob A | June 2025
A great way to experience the life of the lake
We took the two hour trip in the morning and enjoyed seeing the channels of the lake that the power boats don’t always go. We saw a bald eagle and other birds. It was a relaxing trip with a little...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Anita N | June 2025
Beautiful time on the water.
Beautiful paddling! Took the 4 hour tour. Paddled around islands, saw muskie cruising below, took a short walk on one of the islands. The guide was very informative & helpful. He made sure we were...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Yvonne N | May 2025
Challenging, fun and educational
I made a reservation for a “Bigger Dipper” tour several months before the date. Michigan weather is very unpredictable, especially in the spring, and the forecast for our day was cold and rainy. I...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
LeaAnn P | August 2024
The perfect day!
Booked The Perfect Day with two friends and it was absolutely The Perfect Day! Sue was our guide. She taught us the proper body mechanics of kayaking which made our almost 12 mile tour doable! The...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
cyclingduo30 | August 2024
Great way to explore the Les Cheneaux Islands!
We stopped here in May knowing nothing about the Les Cheneaux Islands and after talking with the owner, Sue, we decided to plan a trip back here. We just had the privilege of doing the four hour trip...

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Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5

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Amenities
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
Features
  • Family-friendly
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Accessible Travel
Blind/Low Vision
  • Guided Tours

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