About Get Out Adventures
Get Out Adventures offers unique and flexible kayaking experiences, including pet-friendly 'Doggie Paddle' adventures, tranquil 'Twilight Paddles' with post-event s'mores, and special benefits for veterans (free entry, season passes). They stand out for their high-quality equipment (sit-in, sit-on-top kayaks, paddleboards), consistently friendly and helpful staff, and a commitment to customer flexibility, making it an ideal choice for families seeking a memorable outdoor water activity that also supports a good cause.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with school-aged children or teens interested in kayaking and nature.Pet-owning families looking for a unique outdoor adventure with their dog.Veterans and their families seeking outdoor recreational opportunities with special benefits.Families looking for a peaceful and relaxing evening activity (e.g., Twilight Paddle with s'mores).Parents seeking flexible and accommodating outdoor activity providers.
Why families love it
- Easy online sign-up and flexible rescheduling with quick email responses.
- Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff who assist with launch, provide directions, and even facilitate last-minute additions to reservations (e.g., adding a friend mid-session).
- High-quality and diverse equipment including sit-in, sit-on-top kayaks, and paddle boards.
- Twilight Paddle session includes a guide on the water and a welcome back to a fire pit with s'mores.
- Dedicated 'Doggie Paddle' allowing pets, with an option to hose off your dog post-trip.
- Opportunities for wildlife viewing, including eagles, birds, and turtles.
Insider tips
- Always bring bug spray, especially for evening paddles, as parking and launch areas are grassy and near water.
- Confirm whether your chosen session is guided or unguided; if unguided and you're not confident, stay close to the staff's view.
- Take advantage of their flexible booking policy; contact them via email if you need to postpone or modify your reservation.
- If you are a veteran, inform staff for free entry.
- Consider the season pass for frequent visits, as it's described as an 'amazing deal'.
- Inquire about bringing your own boat, as they might offer facilities for private boat use.
Good to know before you go
- If neither you nor your children are confident kayakers, avoid booking unguided experiences without sufficient preparation or a plan to stay very close to staff.
- Not ideal if you or your children have a strong aversion to bugs, as they are a natural part of the environment here.
- Some low water areas under bridges may not be clearly marked or communicated beforehand, potentially impacting navigation for less experienced kayakers.
- Certain experiences, like the 'Doggie Paddle Adventure', are explicitly not guided, requiring participants to be confident kayakers (a concern for parents with less experienced children or those who prefer supervision).
- Bugs are naturally present in the outdoor, grassy parking, and waterside areas, requiring preparedness.
- Crowds
- Reviews do not suggest overly crowded conditions. The 'Twilight Paddle' review mentioned arriving after others had gone out, but the guide was with the group and staff accommodated a late arrival and an additional participant seamlessly, implying manageable crowd levels and attentive staff.
- Value
- Offers exceptional value, especially with free entry for veterans and an 'amazing deal' on season passes. The overall experience, including high-quality equipment, friendly staff, and unique offerings like s'mores, justifies the cost for other participants. The money also contributes to a good cause, adding to the perceived value.
- Food
- S'mores are provided as part of the 'Twilight Paddle' experience. No other specific food or drink policies were mentioned, implying personal snacks and drinks are likely permitted for non-event paddles.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations for individuals with special needs were mentioned in the reviews. Staff assistance with launching kayaks suggests a basic level of physical access to the water.
- Safety
- Staff members are present on arrival to greet, check in, and assist with getting on and off the water.
What parents say
"I signed up for the Friday Evening Twilight Paddle. This session is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy an evening with a date, with friends, or solo! You head out onto the water in the evening and head back in as the sun is setting. You are welcomed back to a nice fire pit with s’mores. It is easy to sign up for any of their packages online. The location is easy to find. I definitely recommend that you bring bug spray as you are outdoors and you park in a grassy area and are close to water so bugs are naturally going to happen. On arrival, there are team members there to greet you. For m"
8 months ago
"Another year, another Doggie Paddle Adventure! My pup and I love spending time on the water. There were some low water areas under the bridge I would've liked to know about before heading that way, but the water was just right. We found a spot along the lake shore to pull up and play. If you are not a confident kayaker (which I don't consider myself one), please note this is not a guided experience. It's you, your pet and the kayak. You don't have to adventure too far and can stay close by where the staff can see you. Vicky was very kind at the end of our trip and let me hose off my pup and ta"
9 months ago
"First time here and certainly won't be the last. They have sit in, sit on top and paddle boards for rent. Their equipment is high quality unlike other kayak rentals that I have been to. The staff is very friendly, and helpful. There are also eagles in the area caught one hanging out in the tree on our way back to the livery. Do yourself a favor and check Get Out Adventures Out."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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