Dick’s Canoe and Kayak has served Texas canoers on the scenic Brazos River and Lake Whitney for more than 20 years, based in Clifton, Texas. “Come on down to Dick’s for some family fun on the beautiful Brazos River” — the business offers a genuine day-trip adventure for families and groups wanting nature, clear water, and beautiful landscapes.

Canoe and kayak rentals cover the 8+ mile stretch from the Lake Whitney dam down to Dick’s Place, a trip typically running 4 to 8 hours depending on water and wind conditions, paddling stamina, and how much fishing, swimming, or playing happens along the way. Reservations are required, and the business can pick guests up at Dick’s or provide a shuttle to the put-in location just below the dam. Boats can also be delivered to nearby lakes for group events.

Guests are encouraged to pack plenty of cold drinks (including water), a good lunch, quality sunscreen, hats, fishing gear, and a phone or waterproof camera — there’s genuinely no shortage of fun action shots, river wildlife, and scenery along the way. The business’s site also links directly to live USGS river flow data for the Brazos, letting paddlers check current conditions before heading out.

For families and groups near Clifton, Texas looking for a well-established, more than 20-year canoe or kayak trip on the Brazos River, Dick’s Canoe and Kayak offers a genuine day-long adventure from Lake Whitney dam to Dick’s Place.