How do I book this experience?

Use the provided FareHarbor referral link to view dates, group sizes, and available departures.

Do I need prior paddling experience?

No—this is geared toward beginners and casual paddlers; guides provide basic instruction if included.

Are children allowed?

Children are typically welcome but check the booking listing for age limits and required life jackets.

Some departures may allow dogs—confirm on the FareHarbor listing before arriving.

What facilities are nearby?

Public parking and restrooms are available at nearby park facilities like Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

What happens in bad weather?

Operators may reschedule or cancel for unsafe conditions; check the booking page and contact the operator for policies.

Just do Love: Coon Rapids Riverfront Micro-Adventure

Just do Love opens as a simple booking with a surprising payoff: guided, low-key riverfront experiences out of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where the Mississippi slips past suburban edges into wide, slow channels. Located in Coon Rapids along the river, this offering suits anyone who wants a short escape without driving to remote parks. The experience centers on paddling or shoreline gatherings (check booking for exact format), putting you within sight of the Coon Rapids Dam, jagged concrete that channels the river into churning, shallow rapids and exposes broad river flats at lower water. On riverbanks you’ll find oak and maple stands, grassy floodplain meadows, and spring ephemeral wildflowers; in colder months the river’s open corridor attracts migrating waterfowl. What makes Just do Love special is its neighborhood-scale approach: it moves the outdoor experience to a doorstep many Twin Cities travelers overlook. The activity is ideal for mixed groups—first-time paddlers, friends looking for a relaxed outing, or curious visitors scouting local waterways. Guides (if included) emphasize safe entry and exit points along public access areas near Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park and point out practical details like currents around the dam, portage options, and where to watch hawks and herons. The trip combines short on-water time with easily walkable shoreline stops, so you don’t need expert skills to enjoy a real river sense of place. The scene shifts with the seasons: high spring flows, lazy summer channels, vivid fall foliage mirrored in slow eddies, and crisp winter light on open water. Wildlife sightings are common—overtopping gulls, great blue herons, and white-tailed deer coming to drink at dawn. Bring a layered setup, a small dry bag, and a camera with a zoom to capture birds and tidal-like changes in channel width. Practical notes: parking and public restrooms are available at nearby park facilities, and cell reception is generally good along the river. This trip is a good half-day addition to a visit to Coon Rapids—pair it with local trails or a brewery stop. For travelers seeking an accessible, local-flavored outdoor outing that still feels untamed, Just do Love is a compact, well-paced way to meet the Mississippi without committing to a multi-day river trip. Booking through the provided FareHarbor link streamlines choices—single trips, small-group departures, and private outings may appear on the calendar depending on season. Expect concise pre-trip orientation, basic safety gear included, and flexible start times to catch dawn or late-afternoon light. Dogs may be allowed on certain departures; check the listing. Locals prize this option because it turns a familiar stretch of river into an approachable outdoor classroom—teaching simple river reading, basic paddling strokes, and how urban rivers sustain neighborhoods. It’s a practical, human-scale way to connect and explore.