morgan's outdoor adventures, inc.

I've been here a few times and honestly, i've never had a problem. I recommend reserving a slot ahead of time as you'll save a little bit of money. And the Old Time canoes are the way to go, and easier to handle.It's under $40 a couple to canoe here. You can pack and take a cooler and whatever else you want with you. It has its perks to going here rather than Ohio (wink wink, nudge nudge). The river really depends on the weather. During dry periods you may need to get out and kind of lift you're canoe over the low areas, but it's pretty simple to do. And after a rain storm you might encounter a few more "rapids" than normal. They make sure they brief you on trouble spots before you go out, and tell you where to look for arrows that will point you in the right direction of which way to stay of an obstacle. There are also big yellow mile markers on the banks in the trees, so you know how much farther you have to go (roughly). There are lots of banks and islands to pull off on and have a picnic or get in the water. Some places the current can be a little strong so use you're judgement. There is an area with a rope swing that is at a pretty surprisingly deep part of the river, that I've never seen anyone have issues with. But use your judgement and be smart. Play at your own risk.They have a huge sign on a hill that warns you you're stop is coming up. Just pull off, unload, and take care of things. You leave your canoe on the beach. Paddles and life vests go to the trailer and there's a dumpster for trash and a bin for can recycling. Follow the path up behind the trailer and there's an area with benches and a port a pot (use at your own risk) and to the left there's a building with a phone that will connect you to the center and signal for a ride. a bus is normally around within 20 minutes tops, and you're in the shade so it's not bad. There is camping available on site but haven't tried that out yet. The restrooms have changing areas, but I've only ever found one outdoor shower spicket. They will keep your keys at the desk before you go out, so be prepared. 1. no danger of losing them and 2. they know if you're still out. And if Mr. Morgan is around say hi! He really is awesome and enjoys talking to people. All the staff are pretty decent for the most part too!

Excellent Afternoon yesterday! We had a blast - even though we got caught in a rain shower! The Team at Morgan's is top notch! So friendly and welcoming from the moment you walk in. We even got to meet Mr. Morgan who was on hand as well as their GM, so if you see them around make sure you say Hi! You can reserve ahead of time and get a $6 discount, so I suggest you make your reservation before you go. You will also have the choice of the old school canoe (aluminium) or the canoe made of recycled milk jugs- which is what we had. These also have molded seats which are easier on your rear :-). You can reserve online or by calling, whichever you prefer.Our group first met in the back to check in and have a brief introduction from Mr. Morgan about the area. (There is camping onsite if you wish to make it an overnight experience). Next we all gathered our equipment (oars and life vests), then we had a brief overview of the day and what to expect and where to go and what to look for as we canoed down the river.We had the experience where we dropped right in at Morgans, so all we had to do was walk right down the steps to our canoes. From there we were off on our adventure. There are signs along the route so you know how far you have gone and approximately how much further you have to go. There are also plenty of places to stop along the way to get out and have lunch or go swimming, as there are some deeper spots in the river. My advice, take your time and stop a couple times as you take your trip. It should take you about 3 hours or so to get to the end where you will be picked up by Morgans. Again, there will be a big sign about 100 yards before the pull in area. All you do is pull up on the landing area and take your oars and life jackets to the trailer and drop them off. You walk up the short trail where you will catch the bus back to Morgans. There is a phone available if the bus is not there within a few minutes. There was also a dumpster and a port a let so you can dump all your trash before you get on the bus.At Morgans there are restroom/shower facilities and an outdoor rinse off shower if you want to clean up. A couple of helpful hints....here you can bring beverages to enjoy along the way (yay!!) and you can also leave your key at Morgans, that way if you do turn over your key won't get lost. We had no problems, we used a ziploc bag to put our key in and just blew air in it and put it in our cooler. I took a camera with a waterproof case and left my cellphone in the car. If you do take your cell I would recommend a waterproof case or at least a ziploc bag for protection. Take snacks or some food to enjoy...if you forget anything there is an IGA right across the street to pick up any last minute items before you take off. Also, don't forget your bug spray and suntan oil!Overall, a great experience and we will absolutely be back and we will also visit other Morgans Canoe Centers after this experience! Do yourself a favor and go to Morgans today!A big shout out to Morgans for a Fantastic Day!!

Excellent Afternoon yesterday! We had a blast - even though we got caught in a rain shower! The Team at Morgan's is top notch! So friendly and welcoming from the moment you walk in. We even got to meet Mr. Morgan who was on hand as well as their GM, so if you see them around make sure you say Hi! You can reserve ahead of time and get a $6 discount, so I suggest you make your reservation before you go. You will also have the choice of the old school canoe (aluminium) or the canoe made of recycled milk jugs- which is what we had. These also have molded seats which are easier on your rear :-). You can reserve online or by calling, whichever you prefer.Our group first met in the back to check in and have a brief introduction from Mr. Morgan about the area. (There is camping onsite if you wish to make it an overnight experience). Next we all gathered our equipment (oars and life vests), then we had a brief overview of the day and what to expect and where to go and what to look for as we canoed down the river.We had the experience where we dropped right in at Morgans, so all we had to do was walk right down the steps to our canoes. From there we were off on our adventure. There are signs along the route so you know how far you have gone and approximately how much further you have to go. There are also plenty of places to stop along the way to get out and have lunch or go swimming, as there are some deeper spots in the river. My advise, take your time and stop a couple times as you take your trip. It should take you about 3 hours or so to get to the end where you will be picked up by Morgans. Again, there will be a big sign about 100 yards before the pull in area. All you do is pull up on the landing area and take your oars and life jackets to the trailer and drop them off. You walk up the short trail where you will catch the bus back to Morgans. There is a phone available if the bus is not there within a few minutes. There was also a dumpster and a port a let so you can dump all your trash before you get on the bus.At Morgans there are restroom/shower facilities and an outdoor rinse off shower if you want to clean up. A couple of helpful hints....here you can bring beverages to enjoy along the way (yay!!) and you can also leave your key at Morgans, that way if you do turn over your key won't get lost. We had no problems, we used a ziploc bag to put our key in and just blew air in it and put it in our cooler. I took a camera with a waterproof case and left my cellphone in the car. If you do take your cell I would recommend a waterproof case or at least a ziploc bag for protection. Take snacks or some food to enjoy...if you forget anything there is an IGA right across the street to pick up any last minute items before you take off. Also, don't forget your bug spray and suntan oil!Overall, a great experience and we will absolutely be back and we will also visit other Morgans Canoe Centers after this experience! Do yourself a favor and go to Morgans today!A big shout out to the Yelp! Community and Morgans for a Fantastic Day!!