Great morning paddling with guide and owner Zack. Zack will meet you downtown but we opted to meet him at launch site by the Cherokee Memorial (very interesting also). Zack didnāt cancel when only two of us signed up for the trip. We were concerned about being wet and cold as it was 29 degrees. Neither happened as Zack prides himself by dry launching customers from the shore. We dressed in layers but quickly warmed up paddling. Zack's kayaks are first class. He provided paddling mittens, binoculars, water resistant outer jackets along with hot water bottles to warm cockpits. As a former teacher who is married to an environmental science teacher, Zack is very knowledgeable of the various regional birds along with geography, geology, and local history. It was fun to learn from him. Zack pointed out many types of birds besides the numerous Sandhill Cranes. No paddling experience is needed. We look forward to taking more of Zack's guided trips. Thanks!