This short paddling trip follows the "Wild and Scenic" Jordan River through Jordan Valley providing lots of natural scenery and wildlife viewing opportunity along the way. The river runs through mostly wooded terrain with just a few residential structures visible. The river has a swift flow with some deep holes and lots of log jams and low-hanging trees that provide some challenge and require careful navigation. The take-out at Roger Road is very accessible and has lots of parking.

This scenic paddle starts from the National Lakeshore headquarters at Sand Point and travels out to the popular kayaking destination of Grand Island. After arriving at the island the route follows the shoreline north up to Trout Bay. Trout Bay is a scenic protected area that offers calmer waters for padding. The scenery on the eastern side of Grand Island consists of sandstone cliffs, sea caves, stone arches, and a shipwreck site. There are a few campsites in trout bay that are available on a first come, first served basis, and there are some nice sandy beaches that provide good resting spots. The waters are fairly protected in this area of Lake Superior but windy weather can stir up some rough water so be cautious.

Grand Island is one of the most popular paddling destinations in all of Michigan due to its beautiful scenery consisting of sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, sea caves, and historic lighthouses. The trip starts from the launch site of the Grand Island Ferry and travels over to the south end of Grand Island. Paddlers can then follow the shoreline up through Murray Bay, a large protected bay that offers lots of forested shoreline with sandy beaches. While the water on the southern end of the island is fairly protected, winds on Lake Superior can stir up some rough, cold waters so be cautious and pay close attention to the weather.

Known best for its colorful and contrasting sandstone cliffs, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers some of the most scenic and enjoyable paddling in all of Michigan. The high cliffs, sea caves, rock arches, sandy beaches, and forested terrain along the lakeshore provide a unique and interesting backdrop for exploration. This section of the lakeshore highlights the most dramatic cliffs of the area as well as some interesting rock formations, two arches and a waterfall. The out-and back trip all the way to Spray Falls is a good option for advanced paddlers but beginner and intermediate paddlers can also enjoy the area by covering shorter distances and staying closer to Miner's Beach. There are not a lot of landing spots along this section of shoreline and waves and cold waters are also hazards and require extra caution.

Paddlers will enjoy lots of nature and green space right in the middle of a busy suburban area while paddling along the Northshore Channel of the Chicago River. The channel is tree-lined with parks on both sides along much of the route providing lots of nice scenery and opportunity for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. There is a good access site in Skokie for parking and launching onto the channel. The water is very mild and can be traveled in both directions so shuttling of vehicles is not necessary to travel down the channel.

Grand Island is one of the most popular paddling destinations in all of Michigan due to its beautiful scenery consisting of sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, sea caves, and historic lighthouses. This multi-day trip starts from the launch site at Sand Point on the mainland and travels over to the shoreline of Grand Island. Paddlers then follow the shoreline up through Trout bay where a few small designated campsites are located and are available on a first come, first served basis. From Trout Bay the route then continues onto the north end of the island where the most dramatic scenery is found in the form of 200-foot sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and a historic lighthouse. Paddling even more shoreline further around the lake is also an option for paddlers who want to explore more of the area. While the water on the southern end of the island is fairly protected, the northern end is more exposed and winds on Lake Superior can stir up some rough, cold waters so be cautious and pay close attention while paddling in the area. Camping in areas that are not designated campsites is allowed by there are rules and restrictions that apply so be sure to check what these are before setting out.

Green Lake is a 7920 acre lake located in Green Lake County. It has a maximum depth of 236 feet and there is a great population of a variety of fish, especially Smallmouth Bass, Trout, and Catfish. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings, public beaches and public parks. The scenery is spectacular and this is a great destination to enjoy and explore beautiful forest and marshes.

Day Lake is a 110 acre lake located in Vilas County in the Northern Highland State Forest. It has a maximum depth of 57 feet and a good population of Panfish and Smallmouth Bass. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing at the north end of the lake. The lake's water clarity is very clear and pretty. The surrounding forest provides a quiet and serene feeling on the lake. There are not many visitors and there are several small coves to explore.

Known best for its colorful and contrasting sandstone cliffs, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers some of the most scenic and enjoyable paddling in all of Michigan. The high cliffs, sea caves, rock arches, sandy beaches, and forested terrain along the lakeshore provide a unique and interesting backdrop for exploration. This scenery along this section of lakeshore consists of sandy beaches, large sand dunes, forest terrain, a waterfall, a shipwreck site, and a historic lighthouse. Paddling a one-way trip from Grand Marais to Hurricane River is a good option for intermediate paddlers but beginner paddlers can also enjoy the area by launching from either access point and covering a shorter out-and back trip. Cold water and clapotis waves are both hazards of paddling this section of shoreline.

Bete Grise Bay is a peaceful and scenic destination for paddling, offering some calmer waters that are partially protected from the wind. The scenery along the shoreline includes rocky bluffs, cobble beaches, and thick forest terrain with a scenic waterfall at the turnaround point. The access area at Bete Grise Beach does not have designated parking but the shoulder of the road is sufficient for plenty of parking. From here the trip heads north up to the outlet of the Montreal River and the site of the waterfalls. There is some beach area next to the waterfall that can serve as a good resting spot before heading back to Bete Grise Beach. While the bay is partially protected, the waters can get rough with easterly and southerly winds so be cautious and avoid paddling during these conditions.