Cedar River Outfitters LLC

05/27/2026

It finally feels like summer!

This week marks the end of another school year for many of us. Come celebrate with a float trip down the Cedar River!

Canoe, kayak, tube trips are still available for this weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Call now to reserve your trip. 989-823-4105

05/22/2026

We will be at Gladwin City Park tonight from 5-8 for the concert. Stop by and say hi.

The River Race of 2 Cities is Saturday morning, followed by many activities at the finish line/Beaverton city park.

This is also our opening weekend for the 2026 canoe/kayak/tube rental season. Give us a call to enjoy a beautiful float down the Cedar River! 989-823-4105.

05/18/2026

Only 5 more days until the River Race of 2 Cities. Sign up now! Call us for any of your rental needs for the race. 989-823-4105

5 days to go until it's officially River Race day! We are so excited to hold this event for a 2nd year and to see people enjoy Gladwin County's natural resources and recreational opportunities!

There is still time to sign up. The last day to register as a competitor is May 21st at 11am. Follow the provided link to secure your spot.

Sign Up Here 👉https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Gladwin/GladwinCountyRiverRaceOfTwoCities

Direct any questions to [email protected] or call the office at (989)-256-3147.

05/13/2026

Don't own a boat but still want to do the River Race of Two Cities? We have you covered!

We are offering canoe, kayak and tandem kayak rentals for this race. All equipment delivered to the starting line and picked up from the finish, aswell as return shuttle service

Give us a call at 989-823-4105 and we can provide you with all the gear needed.

We are only 10 days away from the 2nd annual River Race of Two Cities Canoe/Kayak Marathon!

We are excited to see everyone and celebrate not only Memorial Weekend, but the natural resources and recreational opportunities that Gladwin County provides.

If you haven't signed up to race and would like to, please click on the link provided. Registration ends May 21 at 11am. We hope to see you there!

Sign Up Here 👉https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Gladwin/GladwinCountyRiverRaceOfTwoCities

05/08/2026

The Cedar River is officially cleared from Chappel Dam Rd to The Riverwalk Place.

We encountered lots of wildlife (when the chainsaw wasn't running.) Countless turtles were sunning themselves. A beaver swam 10 feet ahead of us for a few hundred feet. Deer, mallards, wood ducks, turkeys, king fishers and many other critters were out enjoying the sunshine. Summer is just around the corner, so give us a call to reserve your canoe, kayak, or tube trip down the beautiful Cedar River!

989-823-4105

05/05/2026

We plan to officially open for the 2026 season on Friday, May 22 (Memorial Day Weekend). We hope to see you on the river!

We may still be able to get you out on the river in the weekends leading up to our official opening. As always, just give a call and chat, we will do our best to get you on the water!

989-823-4105

05/05/2026

River update: 5/4/26

The Cedar River is now navigable from Chappel Dam Rd to The Riverwalk Place.

The main portion of the large log jam (roughly 1 mile down stream from Chappel Dam Rd.) is mostly cleared. There are still obstacles, but it is navigable by boat.

Logs released from the big jam may cause navigation issues further downstream. We plan to take a paddle later in the week to clean up the big jam further, and make sure the rest of the route is still clear.

05/03/2026

River update:

As of 5-2-2026, there is one large obstruction roughly a mile downstream from chappel dam rd. A portage route has been cleared on the left bank.

We will be working on clearing this obstructions in the near future and will update once it is clear. The rest of the river is clear to the Riverwalk Place.

02/11/2026

Registration is now open for The River Race of Two Cities!

We will be offering canoe/kayak rentals for this race.

📣Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities!!

Registration closes May 9, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Participants will receive a t-shirt commemorating this year's race in their chosen size during sign-up!

If you have any questions about the race or how you can get involved in other ways (sponsoring, volunteering, vendor) please email [email protected].

🌊Keep calm and paddle on!🌊

01/12/2026

After a strange start to winter, Mother Nature allowed us to get out on the beautiful Cedar River today. A huge shout out to Stacey with The Great Lakes Bay Hiking Group for joing us with two rafts full of fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

As always, give us a call at 989-823-4105 to make your reservation.