If you're planning an excursion to the beautiful waters of Michigan, there's more to do than just swim and sunbathe. The right equipment, such as surfboards or kayaks, can make the day more exciting for everyone, including adults, teens, and families with kids. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your trip.

What Activities Should You Try on the Water?

1. Surfing or Skimboarding

If you're going to a location with choice waves, surfing or skimboarding is a challenging choice. This activity works best for able-bodied adults and teens. With the right surfboard, you can ride impressive waves and enjoy the exhilaration of height and speed. Skimboarding is similar, except that you can ride your finless board right from the beach out to the waves and back again.

2. Canoeing, Kayaking, & Paddleboarding

For a calmer experience on smoother waters, there are several options which allow you to paddle around at your own pace. Kayak rentals are best for individual riders who are strong paddlers and swimmers. Canoes offer a little more room for passengers and allow you to work as a team to get moving. If you don't want to sit the whole time, choose a paddleboard, which you can stand on like a surfboard.

3. Boogie Boarding

For younger kids who might not be able to stand up on a surfboard, boogie boarding offers many of the same thrills. You still get to swim out and ride huge waves back to land, but this option lets you stay low on the board so you won't fall off. It's an easy, family-friendly experience, and since boogie boards are shorter, they're also easier to transport.

For sales and rentals of surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks, and other water equipment, choose Crystal Lake Adventure Sports. With locations in Beulah and Frankfort, MI, they provide a full range of rental and sale options, including a selection of over 50 stand-up paddleboards. They're also the area's most trusted bike shop. To schedule a rental, call (231) 882-2527 or get in touch online.