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Last Minute Kayak Gift Ideas! As we head into crunch time for getting gifts for Christmas which is ONLY 4 days away!!! We wanted to make sure you had a few options for those that already have the kayaking bug and own their own kayak! A 2023 BYO single Kayak (BYOK) Season Pass! 10 BYOK…

2023 Season Passes! DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER A SEASON PASS AT EACH LOCATION? A season pass gets you 10 single kayak rentals or 10 single bring your own kayak for any length trip (depending on which pass is purchased) at the location it is purchased for throughout the Summer! New this year we have…

Christmas Ornament Tradition We all have various traditions around the holiday season! Going to the tree farm to try to find the right tree for our family that will fit in the living room is probably one of my favorites! The joy on the kids faces as they run through the row of trees trying…

Gifting A Kayaker A great gift for a kayaker in your life is as fun to give as to receive. Kayakers always need or want experiences, fun add-ons, and new gear. To give the gift of a kayak experience, Paddle The River offers gift cards (non expiring) for use at Burning River, Cuyahoga Valley, and…

Staying Kayaking Fit in the Off-Season Staying kayaking fit in the off-season is the concept of keeping the muscles used while kayaking, conditioned and ready to get back out on the water, no matter the time between outings. Frequent kayaking conditions those muscles naturally to develop the necessary endurance, strength, and flexibility, that helps make…

Preparing Kayak for End of Season Storage End of season preparation of a kayak means getting it ready for long-term storage. This is a much simpler process than people think. It’s as simple as cleaning, oiling, and covering. Cleaning begins with thoroughly rinsing the kayak. Harsh cleaners and power washers should be avoided. The best…

Trip Advisory Traveler’s Choice Award Winner 2022 Paddle The River Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Outdoor Activities Paddle The Rivers Great Traveler Reviews Land it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – July 3, 2022 – Paddle The River LLC has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award…

Preparing to Take Your Dog Kayaking Taking to the waterways is one of life’s most relaxing and enjoyable ways to spend leisure time – and what could be better than sharing it with our best friends? And if our best friends happen to be four-legged rather than two, it is still no problem – many…

Is it Warm Enough to Kayak Yet? Ice is finally receding and the river water is flowing freely again – is it time to pick up our paddles? While it is obviously certainly possible to get our kayaks out of winter storage and pop them out on the water, it may not be a very…

Season Passes We have had our first taste of warm weather (1st fake Spring, right?) over the weekend… this likely got most of you eager to get out on the river, but the river is still pretty chilly ( in the mid 30’s). Now is the perfect time to start planning your Summer adventures! Did…

Even with some snow on the ground, warmer days are on their way and we will soon be able to take to the rivers and lakes once again. So it makes sense to spend a little bit of time ensuring our kayaks are in tip-top shape and ready to put out to the waters as…

The Cuyahoga River A river of international renown – though not always for the best of reasons – the Cuyahoga is a key feature of Northeast Ohio. Nicknamed the Burning River for the infamous incidents of the mid-20th century when it had become so polluted it literally caught fire on several occasions, today the waterway…