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 trips up river for any of our trips will definitely be loved! Check out our 2023 Season Passes blog for more details or grab your Burning River Adventures Season Pass or Mahoning River Adventures Season Pass here! A digital gift card for Burning River Adventures or Mahoning River Adventures for them to use on BYOK trips, addi ..read more

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 added Season Pass Holder Perks!! NEW SEASON PASS HOLDER PERKS!! 1. You will get 1st dibs on booking for any of our 2023 events! We will send all season pass holders a link for registration of events prior to them being made public! 2. Exclusive Paddle The River Merch discount of 15% off! 3. Exclusive discount of 10% off r ..read more

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 to find the perfect one and them helping drag it on the tarp back to the truck is magical! This year we started a new tradition of trying to collect Christmas ornaments from places we visit with our kids as a way to help bring up memories each Christmas as we decorate our tree together! We have one from the Sunken Gardens in St. Petersb ..read more

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 Mahoning River Adventures locations. The gift card can be redeemed for kayak rentals or transport of privately owned kayaks, otherwise known as “bring-your-own”. Along with a great kayaking experience are gifts, fun add-ons, that keep last season’s experiences alive. For fun add-ons, Paddle The River offers shirts, hats ..read more

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 kayaking enjoyable. Kayaking is a full-body activity in terms of muscles used. Upper body muscles are used for paddling, core muscles are used for stability (sitting upright and twisting/turning), and lower body muscles are used for anchoring (legs and feet press against the kayak ..read more

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 cleaner is safe, yet extremely effective, Castile soap and tea tree oil. Castile soap is a mixture of oils that cleanse and help preserve surfaces such a plastic (especially painted), the most frequently used kayak material. Castile soap has the added benefits of being good for skin and the environment ..read more

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 winner for Outdoor Activities. This is the 5th year in a row, we have been recognized as one of the top outdoor activities in the area.  The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from travelers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As chall ..read more

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 people are enjoying the freedom of kayaking with their doggie furbabies. The American Kennel Club has good advice to offer to people wanting to share their kayaking adventures with their pet dogs and it starts with taking the time to train your canine companion appropriately. Your dog needs to become familiar with your kayak before ever e ..read more

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 good idea just yet. Most of us are recreational kayakers, looking for some family fun or a time of relaxation on the water – and there is nothing wrong with that. But knowing your limitations is a good idea – it keeps you enjoying your hobby, and most importantly, it keeps you and your loved ones safe. While the air temperature may feel that much warmer, espe ..read more

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 you know we offer a Season Pass at each location? A season pass allows you to book 10 rentals for any length trip at the location it is purchased for throughout the Summer! If you purchase early you get the best deal possible for a Summer of floating and paddling on the river with our current promo code (see below)! Once pur ..read more