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River Country is proud to introduce its Canoeing & Kayaking Guide: “Paddling Through History” in St. Joseph County.  The guide is $5 and available through the Super 8 and Holiday Inn Express Hotel * Suites in Three Rivers as well as the Bed and Breakfast Inns listed on this site.  The guide is full of fascinating facts about the history of the navigable rivers  and tells definite locations of  launching your water ride.  

 

The author, Tim Peterson, says: "When I was a graduate student in Geography, I tried to verify the fact that St. Joe County has more navigable rivers of all of the counties in Michigan.  St. Joe has over 150 miles of easily navigable water.  Other counties may say they have miles of streams, but they classify drainage ditches as streams.  So check out our well over 200 miles of paddling potential."

To find out exactly where to start your canoe or kayak adventure, click on the following; http://www.wmich.edu/glcms/watertrails/rctrails_det_stjoe.htm

 

Sanctuary at Wildwood (800-249-5910) offers the following:

Liquid Therapy Canoe & Kayak Rental

Canoe your choice of six (6) river trips.  Each is unique and you get to choose according to your expertise.

St. Joseph River
The St. Joseph River is a placid river where you can relax and enjoy the scenery as you paddle your way down to the inn. There is abundant wildlife to enjoy.  Part of the Heritage Water Trails.  Many historical sites along the way, including the Langley Covered Bridge.  Good Fishing.  Narrow up-river, wider and slower down-river. 2-5 mph current, 1-15 ft deep.

Fawn River
An adventurous, narrow and twisting river.  It has beautiful scenery and good fishing.  1-4 mph current, 1-6 ft deep.

Pigeon River
A beautiful wooded river with wildlife and fishing, downed trees make this river one for the more experienced.  1-4 mph current, 1-4 ft deep. 

Portage River
Part of the Heritage Water Trails.  Slow and meandering with historical landmarks.  1-3 mph current, 1-4 ft deep.

Prairie River
Winding and shallow.  Ever-changing scenery.  Plenty of wildlife.  Good winter trip. 1-3 ft deep.

Rocky River
Wild and beautiful.  Good fishing river.  Sparsely populated.  1-4 mph current, 1-6 ft deep.

Primitive Canoe Camping
$15.00 per night.  Call for more information.

St. Joseph River
Rocky River
Portage River
Prairie River
Fawn River
Pigeon River

Rates are as follows:

Half Day up to 4 hours-2-person canoe $30.00
Whole Day until 6:00 pm-2 person canoe $45.00
3rd person in canoe $5.00
Half Day up to 4 hours-Kayak $25.00
Whole Day until 6:00 pm-Kayak $40.00
Spotting Vehicle-w/ Rental $10.00
Spotting Vehicle-w/o Rental $20.00

Liquid Therapy Canoe & Kayak Rental

The canoe guide listed below is available at: the Bed and Breakfast and Lodging Facilities listed on this site.  

 

River Country is proud to introduce its Canoeing & Kayaking Guide:

“Paddling Through History” in St. Joseph County

Canoe and Kayaking Guide

 

 


RIVER COUNTRY HERITAGE WATER TRAIL
Enjoy an historical canoe trip down St. Joseph River, Portage Creek, or Nottawa River.  Take part in a relaxing ride and learn a little history about  River Country's waterways at the same time.  Historical markers are posted along the routes highlighting events or themes related to the waterways. 

Companion guides are available from the lodging facilities. 

www.wmich.edu/glcms/watertrails

 

 

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