Top Upper Peninsula Extreme Sports

Paddle the Menominee River on a white-water rafting trip that includes two exciting runs through the Piers Gorge rapids. A mix of flat water and more adventurous Class IV rapids makes this Menominee River white water rafting trip a good fit for families with all ages and experience levels, with a river guide to steer the raft through waves, holes, and ripples.

Parasailing is a water sport in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute-like canopy. The parasail is suspended from a harness that is attached to the boat, and as the boat moves, the parasailer is lifted into the air and glides through the sky. Parasailing in the Straits Area, you can see views of the famous Mackinac Bridge, see Mackinac Island from a distance and a birds eye view of the beautiful Lake Huron. To participate in parasailing, you do not need any special skills or training. The activity is typically supervised by trained staff who will provide you with all the necessary equipment and instruction.

Sail through the Wisconsin wilderness and along the Menominee River on a 2-hour zipline tour. Suit up with a provided harness, helmet, and gloves, then join your guide for a short training session. No previous zipline experience is necessary, as your guide goes over basics, including how to stop. Once you feel ready, take to the trees and soar a total of 1,900 feet (579 meters) with your small group.