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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
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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.
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St. Joseph River Rocky River Portage River Prairie River Fawn River
Pigeon River |
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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 |
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Spotting Vehicle-w/ Rental |
$10.00 |
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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.
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River Country is proud to introduce its Canoeing & Kayaking Guide:
“Paddling Through History” in
St. Joseph County

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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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