MARQUETTE ECO TOUR FIELD GUIDE
One Hour at Van Riper: Bikes, Kayaks and SUPs Along Marquette’s Quiet Shoreline
A focused, one-hour rental with Simple Adventures at Van Riper State Park puts you on bikes, kayaks or stand-up paddleboards along 1.5 miles of waterfront so you can sample Michigan’s waterways without committing to a full day.
One Hour at Van Riper: Bikes, Kayaks and SUPs Along Marquette’s Quiet Shoreline.
Van Riper State Park is a 1,055‑acre refuge on the Marquette landscape, with 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River. The park’s compact shores make a short, intense hour outside feel complete — the operator’s one‑hour rentals are positioned to let visitors move directly into the landscape and, in the process, connect with Michigan’s waterways.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shoreline on Two Waters
Van Riper’s 1.5 miles of waterfront span both Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River, concentrating shoreline access into a small, accessible park footprint.
Bikes, Kayaks and SUP Boards
The one‑hour rental concept centers on short, active time on two wheels or the water — a way to get outside quickly and focus on the waterways themselves.
A Short Trip with an Awareness Mission
Beyond recreation, the rentals are presented with an intent to raise awareness about Michigan’s waterways by encouraging direct time on the lake and river.
What the day feels like
What an Hour Feels Like
The format is compact: you arrive, choose a bike, kayak or SUP, and spend a single hour immersed along the park’s shoreline. For such a brief outing the scale of the park and the proximity of lake and river make the experience feel deliberately focused — you’ll be on the water or trail quickly, and the hour is designed to emphasize presence in the landscape and the waterways the program highlights.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this one‑hour format suits — and when you should check details with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is sold as a one‑hour rental; confirm scheduling and seasonal availability with Simple Adventures ahead of time.
Rentals focus on bikes, kayaks and stand‑up paddleboards; check with the operator for any additional gear or clothing recommendations.
The program operates at Van Riper State Park in Marquette; coordinate arrival, check‑in and equipment return with Simple Adventures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The rental duration is one hour.
Where does the activity take place?
At Van Riper State Park in Marquette, Michigan, which includes waterfront on Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River.
What equipment is available?
The offering centers on bikes, kayaks and stand‑up paddleboards.
Who operates the rentals?
Simple Adventures is the operator.
What is the purpose of the rentals beyond recreation?
The program aims to bring awareness to Michigan’s waterways by getting people out onto the park’s lake and river.
How large is Van Riper State Park?
The park encompasses 1,055 acres.