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Borchers, located in the heart of Grayling, has a long history of providing canoe and kayak trips down the AuSable River.
Founded
by Ernie Borchers in 1936, it is one of the oldest liveries in
Grayling. Borchers has a long tradition of being family owned,
operated, and oriented.
From our Grayling location, we
provide various length trips for all skill levels beginning with a 2
1/2 hour leisurely float to Burtons Landing.
We also offer 4
& 5 1/2 hour trips to Stephan Bridge and Wakeley Bridge landings.
The river flows at a gentle 3 to 5 miles per hour, and ranges in depth
from 18 to 36 inches. Many natural stops along the river allow
canoeists a break, where they may choose to wade or swim. The name
AuSable means of sand which is evident by its sand and gravel river
bed. Although many different species of fish may be seen in the AuSable
River, the Grayling for which our town is named, is now extinct in the
area and may only be found in Alaska and the Arctic.
Borchers
AuSable River canoe & kayak trips offer a variety of natural beauty
amidst the crystal clear waters. As canoeists make their way down the
AuSable River from our location in Grayling, they may see an array of
wildlife, such as beaver, muskrat, blue heron, mink, and deer. There is
even a chance they may see a bald eagle. Silent paddling will encourage
the wildlife to stay put, allowing canoeists a closer look than ever
imagined.
Borchers has ample parking in our large grassy
yard. Pull in, park, and sign up for your trip. Your canoe or kayak
will be waiting at our dock for your trip down river. At the end of
your trip, a Borchers driver will be waiting with a van and trailer to
transport you and your watercraft back to Grayling.
Back in
the '30s canoes were made of wood and canvas and had to be stored in
the boathouse. Borchers now offers both aluminum and polyethylene
canoes as well as kayaks and we have remodeled our boathouse for our
canoeists' convenience.
While signing up for your trip, check
out our t-shirts, hats and can holders. Borchers also has ice, snacks,
sunscreen and other river necessities. |
