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September 2023 by kendal doss
Super awesome staff, great fresh pizza. We brought our own kayaks up but needed to use them for a shuttle and we got a little lost and turned around but the owner even came looking for us when he thought we didn’t make it on time. Also they have a great beer selection
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August 2023 by Frecky Lewis
Had a great experience with this company organizing a little tubing trip down the Platte River for my family. The staff were all super nice, very helpful with the logistics, and great about answering all of our questions. The tubes we rented were high quality and didn't seem like they have been duct taped back together. Oh, and the pizza we ordered was delicious too!
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August 2023 by E. W.
Good time, great experience also I’m liking the 6 pack tall boys of blue moon! I will definitely be back!
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August 2023 by Shannon Darby
We booked the 1.5 hr float for a bachelorette party, we all loved it! Staff were helpful, patient, and answered all our questions. Madeline specifically was extremely helpful and a joy. We will be returning!
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August 2023 by Lisa Kelly
We've been coming here almost every year for the past few years and used to go to a different rental spot. The trading post has such great service. It's super organized and efficient to get on the river. Their shop has lots of drinks and snacks for the river. They leave on the hour, so just make sure you're there plenty of time before if you want to get out at a good time.
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July 2023 by kawi706
Kayaking on the Platte River was amazing. The Honor Trading Post made renting, launching, and returning the kayaks, paddles, life vests, and seat cushions super easy and efficient.
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July 2023 by Kitty K.
Honor Trading Post was our go-to for kayaking down the lower Platte River! Everyone was so nice & helpful, it really made the trip down the river a memorable experience. The livery had all the essentials for your trip; water shoes, sandwiches, cold drinks, ice, souvenirs, and so much more! They were stocked with whatever you needed. The team unloaded our kayaks & brought them down to the river with us, along with our paddles & life floats. For the record, they have plenty life jackets for whoever needs them. Any child under the age of 6 is required to wear one. The river flows gently & most of the trip is shallow enough to touch, I never felt in danger without a life vest. My favorite parts of the river were paddling through Loon Lake, the crystal clear water, and the end of the trip where the Platte meets Lake Michigan. The dunes were breathtaking & the kids absolutely loved it! We will definitely be back. Honor Trading Post was my livery of choice!
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July 2023 by Betsey L.
I booked a kayaking trip on the Platte River for my (almost) 10-year-old son and I. It was easy to reserve everything on their website (we actually booked the morning of our trip.)The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. My son had only been kayaking one other time, and he loved being in his own kayak. The river was slow and calm, perfect for a child to learn how to kayak. Parts of the river did get quite busy (we went on a beautiful Saturday) - there was one area where we navigated around a group of about 50-60 "innertubers."We packed up a couple of sandwiches and purchased some drinks and a cooler at the Trading Post before parking our car at the end of the river (at Lake Michigan.) I loved how at the end of the trip, we could hop right out of the river and into our car. One of the staff members drove us back to the drop-in spot (they had already prepared our kayaks for us to hop right in!)Note: there is an extra $25 fee involved to park your car in the lot at the end of the river. Would highly recommend booking with The Trading Post for anyone looking to check out the Platte River! We were staying in Glen Arbor, and it was only a 30-minute drive away.
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July 2023 by Alice C.
Kayaking on the Platte River was amazing. The Honor Trading Post made renting, launching, and returning the kayaks, paddles, life vests, and seat cushions super easy and efficient.
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July 2023 by Bryan Ewers
Our family vacation spot is across the road from this place. Each time I go there the owner personally greets me no matter what he’s doing around the store, and half the time even comes out to make sure I find what I need. Great guy, great staff there helping out. I left today to head back to Florida and next time I’m up, this store is a place I look forward to visiting. Oh ya the pirates treasure ice cream is a must try!
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July 2023 by Merrilu B.
Very nice staff! Subs were good too! We were paddle boarding on Platte River and there weren't many options for somewhere to eat so this was a good find. I do wish they had bathrooms though. Had to use a porta potty.
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June 2023 by Merry K.
Love the Honor Trading Post. The staff is great! The pizza and subs are fantastic! Book a canoe trip you'll love it! If you are in the area this is a great family owned and operated family business, stop in and get some ice cream or much needed supplies for your cabins! They have great merchandise as well! I can't recommend this place enough. The ambiance is very up north and rustic. We have a cottage on the lake and we always look forward to the opening of the Honor Trading Post each season!
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May 2023 by Samuel G.
I've been to this spot and I love it there, imma have a date right next I visit there.
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May 2023 by N K
It’s a great trip but I just needed a ride back to the vehicle because we have our own kayaks. When we called they said no big deal, just show up and they would accommodate. We drove 3 hrs and they acted like they couldn’t accommodate and they were booked. After a lengthy discussion they finally accommodated our ride but definitely acted like they didn’t want to. If u have your own yaks I would suggest just figuring something out so u don’t have to stress and debate with the staff about just catching a ride back to your vehicle
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September 2022 by anndN8061QK
Honor Trading Post Upper Platte River kayaking was totally awesome. It is not for the inexperienced kayaker! The river moves from the very beginning of the excursion for over an hour. You will most likely 'take a swim'. In the description it says, 'many turns'. No kidding! The does river calms down and it's paddling as usual. The staff at Honor Trading Post were friendly, informative and down to earth. They have just anything needed for a day on the river. We give the entire experience from the staff to the river a thumbs up!
