Canoeing is a great activity. If your kids are a little younger it can be kind of difficult to keep them entertained without tipping over the boat. Typically, younger children have difficulty rowing and you’ll want to keep them occupied so they don’t turn into a trip hazard. Some good ideas include games such as I-Spy. Along the banks of most rivers are ducks, geese, turtles and if you live in the South maybe a crocodile or two. Yikes! If you live in Cleveland you might find some trash like an old soda vending machine. Yes, sad but true. Kids love it and find it interesting. Take the time to enjoy the scenery and try to get up close to the different items.

If you have enough adults it can also be fun to take two canoes. You can tie them together or have mini-races on different stretches along the way. Kids love the excitement of racing against their sibling.

Be sure to have everyone wear a safety vest because you never know when an accident could happen.

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