kayaking

The great thing about summertime in Michigan is you don't have to go far to enjoy it - you just have to go outside.

A piece of Michigan trivia that even most lifelong Michigan residents don't know off the top of their heads: How many miles of river are in Michigan?

These kayakers took a GoPro video of them paddling their "surfskis" out in Lake Superior on a windy day from Stony Point to the Lift Bridge.

Whether you are an experienced kayaker, or just thinking about giving it a try, the City of Grand Rapids is providing kayaking experiences this summer.

A project that will make kayaking more accessible for people of all abilities is nearly completed at Riverside Park.

Kayaking on the Grand River? Yep!

Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but need a little help to get started? The city of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is offering free kayaking demos this weekend at Riverside Park.

Are you new to outdoor adventures and activities in our beautiful state of Michigan? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and many of its business partners offer equipment rentals and access to some unique outdoor activities in many of Michigan's state parks, recreation areas, trails, and waterways.

A kayaker who was fishing for salmon in Lake Michigan Monday morning got quite the surprise, but also likely helped save the life of an animal.

Boaters should enjoy their time on the water, being smart and playing safely while on it. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges you to be smart while out boating, regardless of whether you're on an inland lake, river, stream, pond, rapids, creek, whitewater course or one of the Great Lakes like Lake Michigan.

Paddle sports are the fastest-growing segment of recreational boating, with more than 300,000 paddle craft, primarily kayaks, being sold annually in the U.S., according to the Water Sports Industry Association and the U.S. Coast Guard. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, rowing, rafting and various other paddle sports are thrilling, exciting and fun. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandvi

Remember a couple of summers ago, seems like it anyway, the Grand River Expedition?  Canoeists and Kayakers traveled down the Grand River to Lake Michigan over the course of a few weeks.