Tour on Orion

06/08/2026

Three Historical Boat Tours are scheduled this week:

🚤 Tuesday, June 9 • Sunset Tour • 7:00 PM
🚤 Thursday, June 11 • Morning Tour • 11:00 AM
🚤 Thursday, June 11 • Sunset Tour • 7:00 PM

If you've been thinking about joining me, now's the time. 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 or I'll likely have to cancel it.

This weekend I got a sneak peek at the new rooftop deck at the Lake Orion Boat Club on Sweet's Island. The view from up there is incredible—hidden among the trees with a bird's-eye view of boats passing by.

The photos below show just how much the club has changed since the 1960s. It's quite a transformation.
For those who may not know, the Lake Orion Boat Club purchased the property on Sweet's Island in 1961 and has been a part of our lake community ever since.
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— Riva.

06/02/2026

Good news! 🚤
The Tour on Orion website is back up and running, and a few open-seated tour dates for June are now available.
As I head into my 18th summer on the water, I've added new photographs, new research, and a few new stories to this year's tours. The history may be over 100 years old, but I'm still finding new pieces of the puzzle.
Additional dates will be added as these tours fill.
Thank you for your patience while I worked through the website updates. Looking forward to another season on the lake!
🩷 Riva
TourOnOrion.com

05/29/2026

🚧 Pardon the sawdust… 🚧

My website is currently under construction while I give it a much-needed refresh. If all goes according to plan (and technology cooperates), it should be back online by Monday, June 1st.

In the meantime, mark your calendars! 📅

🚤 Open Seated Historical Tours:
• June 9th
• June 11th

Online booking opens Monday, June 1st.

I’ve spent the winter digging up new stories, old photos, and fascinating pieces of Lake Orion history. I can’t wait to share them with you this summer.

Stay tuned! 🚤✨

05/01/2026

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟒.
Not up north—this is Lake Orion.

Back when the shorelines were lined with trees, not rooftops… and yes, that’s me already out here scouting tour routes.

This season, I’m adding a few new twists—throwing it back to the good old days from my personal collection and showing just how much this lake has changed over the years.

Booking calendar opens June 1st on my website—can’t wait to have you on board this season.

04/20/2026

𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐏𝐌 — don’t miss this 📬

Before there were roads to every cottage… the mail came by boat.
📬 Lake Orion was the first inland lake in the U.S. to do it—1905 to 1952.

And this handsome guy? He didn’t just live on the lake… he delivered it.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲? 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓.

📍 Orion Township Public Library
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM

The Orion Historical Society is sharing a vintage video presentation on Marine Mail Delivery, featuring stories from former carriers Dick Stephens and Ed Kolohn.

04/09/2026

As we head into the new season, I’m working on building up fresh reviews for Tour on Orion.

If you’ve ever joined a tour or had a great experience, I would truly appreciate you taking a moment to leave a review.

Supporting a small, local business means more than you know—thank you for being part of this journey 💚

4.8 ⭐ · Boat tour agency in Lake Orion, Michigan

04/05/2026

Love seeing Lake Orion history getting this kind of attention 👏

But the real magic?
Being out on the lake… hearing the stories where they actually happened…

with restored, enhanced visuals that bring it all back to life 👀⚓️✨

There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat. They came for a place called Park Island. Today, many people who live in or visit Lake Orion have never heard …

02/27/2026

This morning’s adventure? An 1880 estate sale in downtown Lake Orion… and let’s just say the entire town had the same idea.

The homeowner was clearly a serious antique lover — every room felt like it had a story tucked inside. And judging by the crowd, word traveled fast. Treasure hunters everywhere. Eyes sharp. Elbows polite but ready. 😅

People always ask where I find the pieces I share on tours. Here’s the truth: I go looking for them. Estate sales. Antique shows. Libraries. Old archives. If there’s a whisper of Lake Orion history hiding somewhere, I’m probably standing in line for it.

And yes… that line was two hours long. In 20-degree weather.

But when you’re chasing history? You bundle up, make friends, and commit.

And today? Worth every frozen toe. I found several special pieces I cannot wait to share with you all. ✨

Shout out to Bree for making two hours in the cold feel like part of the adventure. The entertainment value alone was top tier.

The hunt continues… 💚🤍🐉

— Your Lake Orion Tour Guide

12/30/2025

🥂 New Year’s Eve | Last Chance for 2026 Tour Savings
Every year tells a story — and Lake Orion has been telling them for generations.
As we close out the year, this is your last chance to save on Tour on Orion tickets for the 2026 season. Once the clock strikes midnight, the New Year’s Eve savings disappear.
If you love local history, sunsets on the lake, and stories you won’t find in a textbook, this experience belongs on your 2026 list.
🎆 Savings end December 31 at midnight
🎟️ 2026 season tickets | No blackout dates | Limited availability
Thank you for supporting local history, storytelling, and a small business built on love for this town.
👉 https://touronorion.com/book-tour

12/09/2025

Sunrises like this make me grateful all over again to call this lake home. Even frozen, it still knows how to put on a show. 🌅❄️💙

If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, I still have a few holiday specials running — including $100 off private tour gift certificates and discounted multi-packs for 2026 open tours.
Give the gift of stories, sunsets, and a little Lake Orion magic. ✨

https://touronorion.com/book-tour