Whitewater Canoe Rental in Cedar Grove, Indiana, is the ultimate kayaking, canoeing or rafting spot, with all the elements to make the trip feel vacation-y. Compared to closer options, Whitewater is in the country, so stops along the route are scenic and secluded. When the water is high and fast, it’s a challenging but approachable trek; when it's slow and steady, the river autopilots you through a tree-lined, canyon-like path with nothing but open skies above. A shuttle takes you upstream, and you paddle back to home base where you can rent a riverside campsite. They’re well managed but wild enough to make you feel like you’re back-country camping. Some weekends, the campsite hosts local bands, and on holiday weekends it’s always a party. whitewatercanoerental.com.

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