Destinations
Premier sea-kayaking spots of the upper Great Lakes region
Deep in the heart of North America, surrounded by forest and field, there is an ocean. A vast inland sea containing nearly a quarter of the world’s fresh water, the Great Lakes contain upwards of 35,000 islands, and their 10,000 miles of shore rival that of the US ocean coastlines.
Bring your paddle …
Lake Superior
Thunder Bay, Pictured Rocks, and other sea-kayaking destinations on the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Lake Michigan
Kayak-touring the Manitou Islands, Milwaukee Harbor and other alluring places on Lake Michigan.
Beyond the Great Lakes
Daytrips and overnighters on upper-midwest inland waters, and a few other farflung points beyond.