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The Local's Guide to Kayaking Northern Michigan: From Lazy Paddles to Wild Rivers
If you live up north or are planning a trip,
Northern Michigan has more paddling than most
people realize — and it runs the full spectrum.
This local's guide covers the best kayaking
from the crystal clear Crystal River in Glen
Arbor and the spring-fed Platte River at
Sleeping Bear Dunes, all the way to the wild
Jordan River and the legendary Au Sable near
Grayling. Beginner or expert, there is a
perfect paddle waiting for you up here.