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News from Riverside Canoes

Wildlife on the Platte River

Wildlife on the Platte River

Discover the wildlife on the Lower Platte River. From the common loon to the elusive eagle, your paddle with Riverside Canoes is a great way to experience wonderful wildlife in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

5 Tips for a Platte River Tubing Trip

5 Tips for a Platte River Tubing Trip

Tubing on the Lower Platte River is the perfect way to spend a hot day. Come along with us as we share our top 5 tips for a Platte River tubing trip.

Tips for Canoeing and Kayaking on the Lower Platte River

Tips for Canoeing and Kayaking on the Lower Platte River

If you have a bucket list, floating down the Platte River in northern Michigan should be on it. If you don’t have one, it’s worth making one just to add it! Make the most out of a trip canoeing and kayaking on the Lower Platte River with these helpful tips. Whether...

Opening for the 2020 Season

Opening for the 2020 Season

May 22nd is Opening Day at Riverside Canoes We will be open for ice cream, gas, groceries, gifts, and limited capacity water rentals. We will even have the grill open on Saturday and Sunday. We will have some procedures and best practices we will be following for the...

Store Opening on May 22nd

Store Opening on May 22nd

Plans for Opening the Riverside Canoes Store We are going to give it a good college try and are opening the Riverside store on Friday May 22, 2020 for a trial Covid opening. Our store will be open for the essentials; gas and groceries and of course ice cream. If all...

Stay Home Order Extended

Stay Home Order Extended

Due to the Coronavirus, the Michigan stay home order has been extended until May 28th, per Governor's orders. This is applied to outdoor recreation businesses like ours. Here's an excerpt from our government website as it pertains to boating: While boating is...

Opening Date To Be Determined

Opening Date To Be Determined

For the first time in 45 years, we will not be opening Riverside Canoes on May 1st. In these uncertain times, without enough information, we do not see a way that we can transport people for trips without risking the health of our customers and staff. Once the...

Hello, My Name is B.O.B.

Hello, My Name is B.O.B.

Welcome to the Riverside Canoes blog. My name is B.O.B. and I'll be here to give you the 411 on what's happening at Riverside Canoes. If you've visited Riverside in the past few years you may have seen me, hanging out near the bridge underneath the sign. I've got a...

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