Numerous ecological regulations impact our fish, yet few volunteers are interested in doing the hard work of registering them to vote. Canvass your local waterways with today's Groupon: a canoe or kayak journey from Crooked River Adventures in Kent. Today's Groupon offers a choice of two thrilling river adventures on the Cuyahoga River.

• For $10, you get a 4.5-mile paddle quest to Brust Park (an $18 value for canoe, $20 for kayak). Trips depart every day at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• For $12, you get a 6.5-mile river expedition to Waterworks Park (a $23 value for canoe, $25 for kayak). Trips depart every day at 12:30 p.m.

Crooked River Adventures’ river adventures are leisurely, no-experience-required pleasure cruises that challenge the muscles while massaging the mind’s shimmering-blue waterscape dreams. Glide past verdant foliage, through glittering reflections of aged bridges, and into great blue herons’ great blue neighborhoods while the sun warms your skin, the wind blows through your hair, and your hair blows through your hat. All the while, you’ll be learning the proper strokes that propel floatmobiles to ultrafun, and you’ll begin to gain functional understanding of the strength of a body in fluid, powerful motion. Crooked River Adventures operates in conjunction with Kent State University Recreational Services’ Adventure Center, which has received statewide recognition for its boating program and outstanding handshakes from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft.

Return transportation to Tannery Park is provided, but adventurous outdoorspeople can rent a bicycle to ride back to Crooked River headquarters for an additional $5. Each paddling trip is limited to 12 participants, and booking ahead is required. Crooked River policies are recommended reading for potential adventure seekers and regulation junkies. Participants must check in 30 minutes prior to any departure for a safety briefing.