Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort is dedicated to fun river experiences! Our trips and classes located in Northeast Wisconsin around the famous Wolf River are the perfect vacation getaway with a touch of exhilarating fun.

Our staff is free-spirited and adventurous, from a variety of backgrounds. We are unified by a passion to provide quality service throughout all that we offer.

We can also help you plan a fun and exciting Northern Wisconsin vacation getaway with whitewater kayaking, river rafting and tubing packages. Perfect for the individual, couple or group of any sort. We can customize a weekend experience for you.

River Kayaking Day Trip
Have you always wanted to try kayaking a river? Learn to cruise the river with Bear Paw's experienced river guides. You will learn basic skills first in flat water and after a freshly prepared lunch you will head to river for a fun, beautiful afternoon on gentle moving to class 1 rapids.
*Offered Wednesday through Monday June 1 to September 5th. Excluding some event weekends.
Cost $99 per person. Ages 10 to adults.

Whitewater Kayaking- Basics
This class is perfect for the enthusiastic learner looking for a new experience, or a head start into whitewater kayaking. Experience the thrill of the river on your first day paddling! After a quick stop at the lake, you'll learn the basics of kayaking on the scenic Wolf River. moving class I and II rapids.
*Offered Thursdays and Saturdays May 21- September 3rd. Excluding some event weekends.
Cost: $136 per person. Ages 14 to adults

Whitewater Kayaking-Tactics
This session is to build on the Basics session. You will hone your newly learned paddle strokes, and build on your knowledge by learning river features, how to use these features to your benefit when running the river. We'll also cover basic river safety topics and river-reading skills. This is the way to begin a life-long passion; you'll love this fun and exciting course!
*Offered Fridays and Sundays May 22-September 4th. Excluding some event weekends.
Cost: $136 per person. Ages 14 to adults

Kayak Rolling Clinic
Gain confidence on the river and learn how to roll your kayak! Get personal instruction, assistance, and feedback from our experienced instructors. This clinic is geared toward the whitewater kayaker.
*Offered Mondays May 23- September 5th
Cost $80 per person. Ages 14 to adults.

Explore Northern Spring Rivers
Get out early this year and explore the rivers during spring run-off. Tune up your paddling skills and get a jump start on the season. Experience in class 2 and 3 whitewater is helpful as well as a river roll.
April 15, 16, 17 and April 22, 23, 24.
Cost $325 per person

Swiftwater Rescue Clinic
Scott Berry will host this 2 day clinic that covers recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for people in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Participants should be in good health and overall fitness, possess solid swimming ability and be comfortable in moving current. Expect to be in the water for extended periods of time.
Cost $150 May 21-22

3 Day Immersion Whitewater Kayak
Make it a 3 day weekend and get the most out of your river time with our entry level program. These courses begin on Saturday with the Basics clinic, Sunday with the Tactics and finish it off with the Rolling clinic on Monday. This progressive clinic is a sure fire way to get into the sport of whitewater kayaking, full of thrills, fun, and new experience.
*Offered Saturday, Sunday & Monday throughout the summer month.
May 21st through Labor Day.
Cost $325 per person. Ages 14 to Adults.

4 Day Whitewater Kayak River Vacation
Includes Basics, Tactics, Rolling and River Running This is an all inclusive package with lodging for a memorable River Vacation.
Offered June 8 9 10 11 July 20 21 22 23
Cost: $599 per person single occupancy / $510 per person double occupancy. Ages 14 to Adult

River Running for Tandem Canoe
There is nothing more satisfying than running a river in perfect sync with your paddling partner. Learn tips and techniques to safely run the river in a tandem whitewater canoe. You will learn proper stroke technique, river tactics and effective communication.
Offered May 7 & 8, June 4 & 5.
Cost $250 per 2 people. Age 12 to Adult.

Youth Kayaking Basics
Kids love to kayak! This day long clinic is perfect to get them started in a setting designed for kids to catch the enthusiasm of outdoor adventure. Lake time and river time in a positively fun and safe learning environment.
June 18 and July 3rd
Cost $75 per person. Age 8 to 13

Family Kayak Adventure Camp
Rivers are fantastic for families to experience fun and safe activities while creating memorable experiences that last a lifetime. In this 3 day adventure you will learn to paddle kayaks on lakes and the river. You will learn about the river environment while having plenty of play time.
Offered June 20 21-22       DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
Cost $150 per person. Age 8 to adult

Bear Paw Youth Kayaking Festival
The definition of pure fun for 2 days! This very popular 2 day festival is in its 3rd year. Kids are on fire for kayaking after they attend this event! Our instructors work to spread the enthusiasm through learning through fun!
August 6-7       DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
Cost $99 includes ages 8 to 14.

Most of our clinics include lunches, gear, guide or instructor and transportation. We request advance reservations for all clinics.

Families, clubs, schools, youth groups, and business groups have all found that Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort is a great setting for any gathering! Discover the excitement of the Wolf River through one of our kayaking or canoeing adventures, bike or hike the many trails, or let us help you create your own adventure for a gathering filled with good times and memories. We can set up any trip for your group!

rivate kayak and canoe lessons are available most days with advance notice. Our top notch instructors will help you get started or take it to the next level. Please contact our staff for pricing on programs with 5 or more participants.