The Best Indiana Singles River Vacations

Enjoy the rivers of Indiana.
Enjoy the rivers of Indiana.
Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to get your feet wet in the wilderness of rural Indiana? There are plenty of great spots ideal for a singles river excursion. Get away from the fast-paced environment of city life and enjoy time to yourself, or with other like-minded single travelers. The raw, natural beauty of Indiana and its winding waterways is sure to take your breath away.
Blue River

Paddle through the forested hills of southern Indiana on the winding Blue River. The river features fast water flows punctuated with slower moving pools that accommodate the skill levels of all adventurers. Canoeing and kayaking trips through Cave Country Canoes in Marengo last from a shorter half-day trip designed specially for beginners to two-day adventures for river enthusiasts. The company provides buses to transport customers, an introduction to kayaking, safety videos with additional instructions, and a rescue jet boat. Cave Country Canoes offers discounts for groups of 10 or more.

White River Campground

Enjoy a ride down the White River by either renting a canoe or kayak for the day from the White River Canoe Co. in Noblesville. Choose from the Rusty Oar trip, which lasts around 2 /12 hours, the White River Campground trip, which runs about 4 hours, or the Cyntheanne Road trip, which generally takes about 6 to 8 hours. This is a must-do for all river enthusiasts looking to enjoy the expansive Indiana countryside.

Tippecanoe River

Observe all of the wildlife and flora and fauna while enjoying canoe or kayak trip down the Tippecanoe River. Hodges Canoe Trips in Delphi offers excursions on the lower section of the river and is open May through October seven days a week. In addition to the 4- to 6-hour canoe trip, there's a shorter 2- to 4-hour outing as well. Kayakers can choose either short or long trips; times vary. Be sure to arrive about 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Alexa Evans is a freelance writer and marketing editor based in San Diego, Calif. Evans has been published in "Tango Diva," "Map Vivo" and "Trazzler." She earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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