Welcome! Begin your river journey with this online guide to all forms of paddling (kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and biyaking) across Northern Lower Michigan. Below you’ll find an index to the rivers covered in N. Michigan River Paddling.
For more information, read the About page, and check back often as we add more rivers.
Central Lower Michigan
Little Muskegon River – Croton Delight
Northwestern Lower Michigan
Betsie River-Thompsonville Sampler
Boardman River – NCT Adventure
Boardman River’s Brown Bridge Loop
Boardman River’s Urban Rapids and Trails
Manistee River’s CCC to West Sharon Tour
Maple River-North Western State Trail Surprise
Sturgeon River – North Central Medley
Northeastern Lower Michigan
Au Sable River – McKinley Stroll
Au Sable River Paddle and Williams Pedal
Au Sable River’s Foote – Riverbank Loop
Au Sable River’s Pollack to Grayling Jaunt
N. Branch Au Sable River – Lovells Road Ramble
Ocqueoc River – Millersburg Challenge
Pigeon River – Andreae Nature Preserve
Pigeon River – High Country Pathway Expedition
South Branch Au Sable River – Canoe Harbor Combo
Articles/Essays
From Beetles to Trillium: N. Michigan’s Unique Mountain Biking
Swept Away By Pigeon River Country: Pedaling and Paddling NE Michigan’s Rugged Forest
Rookeries, Rapids, and Riffles: A Sampler of NE Michigan’s Rivers
Mountain Biker’s Reward: Six Best Downhills in N. Lower Michigan
From Beetles to Trillium: N. Michigan’s Unique Mountain Biking
N. Michigan River Paddling 