The Shenandoah River's calm waters make for a leisurely canoe or tube ride and rapids are ideal for kayaking. Outfitters provide everything from equipment rentals to guides to help you along the way.

• Downriver Canoe Company, at 884 Indian Hollow Road, Bentonville, offers canoe, kayak, tube and raft rentals, transportation, trip organization, maps and instructions. Discount packages are available. 800-338-1963 www.downriver.com
• Front Royal Canoe Company, at 8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway, U.S. 340, operates April 1-Oct. 31 and offers canoe, kayak and raft rentals. Mid-week and weekend group discount packages are available. Packages include canoe, paddles, life vests, maps, shuttle service and basic instruction. 800-270-8808 or 635-5440 www.frontroyalcanoe.com
• Shenandoah River Trips, now owned by Front Royal Canoe Company, at 8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway, U.S. 340, Front Royal, is open April 1-Oct. 31 and offers a complete line of canoeing, rafting, and kayaking equipment, a full line of bait and tackle supplies, fishing licenses, food items for camping, and camping equipment for rental or purchase. Self-guided trips range from three to 19 miles, and overnight and seven-day trips also are available. 800-RAPIDS1 www.shenandoahrivertrips.com
• Shenandoah River Outfitters, 6502 South Page Valley Road, Luray, began the season April 1 and offers canoe, kayak, raft and tube rentals, group specials, camping and cabin rentals and more. 743-4159 www.shenandoahriver.com.