Life is better on the water in Indiana. Find the best boating destinations near Van Buren, IN.

Is there a place that we should know about? Share it with us so your neighbors can learn about it too!

Submit a Place

More Water Sports Features

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

It’s hard not to get a scenic vista when you’re paddling. Throw in the changing colors of autumn, however, and you’re in for a real…
Read More >>>
7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

There are few better ways to witness the fabulous fiery colors of fall than from the water. The air is crisp and reflections from the foliage dance…
Read More >>>
5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Indiana

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Indiana

Although Indiana is landlocked, there is still plenty of opportunity for water sports in the state! Paddleboarding has recently become one of the…
Read More >>>
6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

Rafting down mountain rivers is nothing short of addicting, but it’s not your only option for thrills. Whitewater parks are sprinkled…
Read More >>>
5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Indiana

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Indiana

Don’t be fooled by Indiana being a landlocked state—we love our watersports! Indiana is home to over 80 beautiful lakes, so there is…
Read More >>>
The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

If you’re a fan of water skiing or tubing out on the lake on a hot summer day, wakeboarding might be the next sport for you. Not only is this…
Read More >>>
5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldn’t waterways have them as well? I’m talking about trails that keep you on a…
Read More >>>
8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

A boat, even if it’s a small used one, can be a big purchase. Boat ownership entails a lot of responsibility and can be expensive, as well. If…
Read More >>>
5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Indiana

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Indiana

Even though she may be in the Midwest, Indiana has so many places for kayakers of all ages and levels! Indiana’s waters are beautiful, and in…
Read More >>>
10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

Feeling ready to dip a paddle into some cool waters this summer?  Take your pick from kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding….but…
Read More >>>
Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Sitting atop a kayak on the water is a great way to experience nature from a new vantage point. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely journey on a…
Read More >>>
How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

Canoe camping transforms a regular old camping trip into a more adventurous excursion, but it's pivotal to take the steps to properly prepare. You…
Read More >>>
Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. From sea kayaking along warm,…
Read More >>>
Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

“I Spy”: (“I spy something green, something wet, etc.”) – perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people…
Read More >>>
5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and…
Read More >>>

Events Near Van Buren IN

Holiday Walk and Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 5:00pm
Warren, IN
Read More »

Annual FWRC Turkey Trot 5K

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:45am
Homestead High School
Fort Wayne, IN
Read More »

Turkey Trot 5K

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:45am
Fort Wayne, IN
Read More »

Paramount Theatre Festival of Trees Gala

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 5:30pm
Paramount Theatre
Anderson, IN
Read More »

Fort Wayne Festival of Gingerbread - Awards Ceremony

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
History Center
Fort Wayne, IN
Read More »

Annual Pathfinder Turkey Trot and Waddle 5K and 1 Mile

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Pathfinder Services
Huntington, IN
Read More »

Pathfinder Turkey Trot and Waddle

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Huntington, IN
Read More »

North Manchester Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
North Manchester, IN
Read More »

Thanksgiving Day Trot n Gobble

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Anytime Fitness
Peru, IN
Read More »

Gobble Wobble

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Pendleton YMCA
Pendleton, IN
Read More »

Kokomo Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run ans Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Kokomo Family YMCA
Kokomo, IN
Read More »

Paramount Theatre Festival of Trees - Jazz Band Concert

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 at 6:00pm
Paramount Theatre
Anderson, IN
Read More »