You haven't been kayaking until you've experienced the wates of Lake Superior and taken in the breathtaking view from its shoreline off Marquette County. Countless inland lakes and rivers also lend themselves to kayakers. Draft your own tour or take a guided adventure along Superior's southern shore. Glide through the clear water past waterfalls, rocky cliffs, abandoned caves and beautiful sand beaches. Experienced kayakers are waiting to share points of interest, directions to public launch sites, current paddling conditions and local forecasts.
Rental equipment is readily available.
The city of Marquette maintains lifeguarded beaches along Lake Superior June through Labor Day. With miles of shoreline, opportunities for splendid walks int he sand and other recreational opportunities abound. South Beach is located off Lake Street and offers restrooms, volleyball courts and playground equipment. McCarty's Cove on scenic Lakeshore Drive has park benches, picnic tables, cooking grills, restrooms and playground equipment. Sandy beaches can also be found along M-28 east of the city of Marquette where the highway winds along Lake Superior.