Spend a lazy day paddling down the many lakes and rivers that dot this area.The Crystal River http://www.theconservancy.com/crystalriver.htmlin Glen Arbor offers an easy trip for the novice paddler while the lower Platte Lake is a great spot for the new to canoeing to the experienced. The 182,000 acre Boardman River flows through Traverse City http://www.boardmanriver.org/watershed.php 

makes for a terrific day trip.To make your travel plans easy these friendly rental shops are waiting for you to stop by. Don't forget your suncreen.

Body Balance (Suttons Bay)231-271-2210

Crystal Riverr Outfitters (Glen Arbor)www.crystalriveroutfitters.com

Riverside Rentals (Platte River)-231-325-5622

Honor Trading Post (Platte River)-231-325-2202

Ranch Rudoplh (Traverse City)-231-947-9529

Alvinas (Interlochen)-231-276-9514

Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak (Empire)-231-326-9283