Wilderness Canoe Trips operates a privately owned livery on Michigan's Big Manistee River, offering canoe, kayak, raft, and tube rentals. The most popular day trip runs from the livery to the M-115 bridge at Lions Club Park through calm water and shallow sections within a wildlife sanctuary, flexible from two hours to most of the day with stops at sandbars for picnics or swimming. Multi-day overnight camping trips access established camping spots along the Manistee River, where state and federal land borders both sides, offering privacy and seclusion. Paddlers may also bring private watercraft. Pets are welcome for a $15 equipment cleaning fee.