Nathan Williams

It's 517 Day and Lansing is buzzing. If you know, you know. This is our day to celebrate everything we love about this city, and there's no better way to do it than from the water. We're out in full force today. You might spot us at the Lugnuts game, passing out flyers and talking about all the adventures we've got lined up this season. If you see us, come say hello and let us tell you what's new. Back at our gazebo in Rotary Park, Paul and Michelle are holding it down and sending folks out...

What a gorgeous day it has been down here at the river. The kind of day that makes you want to grab a paddle and just go. The geese are lined up along the banks like they own the place, and the ducks are right there with them, soaking in the sunshine. You can feel it in the air — everything is waking up and getting ready for spring. We know the feeling. Down here at River Town Adventures, we are doing the exact same thing. Boats are getting prepped, gear is getting checked, and the excitement...

There's a moment right before your paddle breaks the surface for the first time each season. The water is glass. A great blue heron lifts off from the bank. The city noise fades behind you. That moment is what we live for at River Town Adventures, and the 2026 season is shaping up to be our best one yet. Whether you're a seasoned paddler who knows every bend of the Grand River or someone who's never sat in a kayak, we want to be the ones who get you out there. Maybe you're driving in from...