Enjoy easy access to Saginaw Bay this summer with Nor’East Outdoors' newest location — right inside Bay City State Park! Rent a kayak or paddleboard for the day, or just an hour or two, and bob on the waves to explore the view from offshore. Single and tandem kayaks are available, alongside paddleboards.

Book a 2 - 4 hour scenic trip on the Chippewa River with Nor’East Outdoors in Midland. Whether you’re an experienced kayaker or paddleboard aficionado — or you’re just ready to get your feet wet with either — instructional sessions and shuttle service come with each of Nor’East Outdoors’ pre-set paddles.

Gain access to custom trips in kayaks with Ike’s Mobile Kayak Rentals. Take a guided tour or an on-your-own adventure in a 12-foot sit-on or sit-in kayak, or try out a double kayak for fun. Got a group, want a longer reservation, or need special accommodations? Custom requests are always welcomed — just ask when you call!

Head North for adventures on Saginaw Bay with Cattail Kayak Rental. With trips beginning at Bay County Pinconning Park, take a single or double kayak out for a summer spin and paddle through calm, blue waters.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Saginaw River from one of two levels, indoors or out, at Real Seafood Company in Uptown Bay City. With premium selections and fresh Great Lakes seafood, dine in an upscale, but relaxed atmosphere with savory flavors and riverside scenery you won’t soon forget!

Step into Tavern 101, a beer-forward restaurant in Downtown Bay City with views of waterfront Wenonah Park and the glistening Saginaw River in the distance! Select from 54 rotating taps pouring an ever-changing selection of craft beers — and a menu designed to complement beer, including using beer in a number of recipes.

Featuring seasonal outdoor seating and stellar river views, enjoy a breakfast buffet, lunch, or dinner at Riverfront Grille & Lounge at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront. Dine shoreside at an umbrellaed table for an intimate meal, complete with the tranquility of the Saginaw River, and sink into cozy lounge seating by the fire bar with your nightcap cocktail!

Spend time on the Kawkawlin River with good friends and fabulous food at Castaways! Whether fishing, floating, paddling, or just looking for fun, guests can dock & dine at this waterside eatery. Feast on specialty pizzas, burgers, and catch of the day, and wash it down with cold brews and live entertainment on weekends!

Witness views of the beautiful Cass River right from your room at the Marv Herzog Hotel in Downtown Frankenmuth. Make yourself at home, put your feet up and relax by the river, and stroll to nearby shops and eateries from this central location in charming “Little Bavaria”.

Enjoy the water — both indoors and out — at Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth! Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Cass River, this indoor waterpark hotel has four indoor pools, nightly entertainment in the Lorelei Lounge, and the perfect setting for moonlit walks along the water.

The view from your room at Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront is just a glimpse of what awaits. Enjoy gorgeous sunset views and easy access to both Uptown and Downtown. Take a stroll along the river and visit any number of nearby boutiques, shops, and waterfront restaurants.

No boat? No problem. Pull in your camper or pop up your tent on one of 135 sites at Linwood Beach Marina & Campground — then charter a fishing excursion with the pros that launch from Linwood! This modern campground has all the amenities and access to some of the best walleye and perch fishing around — no boat needed — with a fish-cleaning station available on-site.

A sandy beach is one of many highlights at the popular, year-round campground in Bay County Pinconning Park. Set deep in a 206-acre hardwood forest nature preserve with 62 modern and semi-modern sites, bring your boat or rent a kayak to spend time on the water while enjoying your prime camping location along Saginaw Bay, a world-renowned walleye fishery!