Watch: Kayaker Takes On Tahquamenon’s 50-Foot Drop

Michigan is full of rivers for kayaking, and one of them is the Tahquamenon River. Most kayakers turn around before they get to the falls, but one kayaker took things further.

Kayaking the Tahquamenon River

For those kayakers looking to take a trip down the Tahquamenon River, there are several options to choose from. The Lower falls offer relaxing paddles that are perfect for families and beginners. You can bring your own kayak or rent one from area outfitters.

The more experienced kayakers take the 17-mile trip that leads to the mouth of the river. Upper Falls kayakers can enjoy a leisurely paddle for wildlife viewing and photography, ending about a half-mile before the falls.

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Occasionally, an experienced kayaker will take the Upper Falls trip but instead of stopping a half mile before the falls, they actually travel over the falls and continue, but this is not recommended and dangerous.

Kayaker Survives 50-Foot Plunge At Tahquamenon Falls

According to My Up Now, 30-year-old Andrew Morrissey is a professional whitewater kayaker and wildland firefighter, who was driving across country from Oregon with his mother on his way to Traverse City, when he noticed conditions were right to kayak over the Tahquamenon Falls. Morrissey made a detour to investigate the river and the falls.

After surveying the falls, Morrissey had a friend with emergency equipment at the bottom to be prepared if something went wrong. He was questioned by a Department of Natural Resources officer to make sure he knew what he was doing. With no rules against it, Morrissey decided to make the plunge.

Morrissey was confident in his kayaking skills, trusted he had the right equipment and took the plunge. He had no problems and was not injured after falling nearly 50 feet over the falls.

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Watch the video below to see Morrissey's ride over the Tahquamenon Falls.

👇BELOW: Photos Taken behind Tahquamenon Falls👇