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Tour on Orion Discover Lake Orion by Boat โ€ข History, Stories & Scenic Cruises with Captain Riva Always best to call or email me with questions.

Three Historical Boat Tours are scheduled this week:๐Ÿšค Tuesday, June 9 โ€ข Sunset Tour โ€ข 7:00 PM๐Ÿšค Thursday, June 11 โ€ข Morni...
06/08/2026

Three Historical Boat Tours are scheduled this week:

๐Ÿšค Tuesday, June 9 โ€ข Sunset Tour โ€ข 7:00 PM
๐Ÿšค Thursday, June 11 โ€ข Morning Tour โ€ข 11:00 AM
๐Ÿšค Thursday, June 11 โ€ข Sunset Tour โ€ข 7:00 PM

If you've been thinking about joining me, now's the time. ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ'๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ฌ ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ 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 incredibleโ€”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.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reservations: TourOnOrion.com
โ€” Riva.

Good news! ๐ŸšคThe Tour on Orion website is back up and running, and a few open-seated tour dates for June are now availabl...
06/02/2026

Good news! ๐Ÿšค
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!
๐Ÿฉท Riva
TourOnOrion.com

๐Ÿšง Pardon the sawdustโ€ฆ ๐ŸšงMy website is currently under construction while I give it a much-needed refresh. If all goes acc...
05/29/2026

๐Ÿšง Pardon the sawdustโ€ฆ ๐Ÿšง

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! ๐Ÿ“…

๐Ÿšค Open Seated Historical Tours:
โ€ข June 9th
โ€ข June 11th

Online booking opens Monday, June 1st.

Iโ€™ve spent the winter digging up new stories, old photos, and fascinating pieces of Lake Orion history. I canโ€™t wait to share them with you this summer.

Stay tuned! ๐Ÿšคโœจ

๐…๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐›๐š๐œ๐ค ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ’.Not up northโ€”this is Lake Orion.Back when the shorelines were lined with trees, not rooftopsโ€ฆ and...
05/01/2026

๐…๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐›๐š๐œ๐ค ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ’.
Not up northโ€”this is Lake Orion.

Back when the shorelines were lined with trees, not rooftopsโ€ฆ and yes, thatโ€™s me already out here scouting tour routes.

This season, Iโ€™m adding a few new twistsโ€”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 websiteโ€”canโ€™t wait to have you on board this season.

๐“๐Ž๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“ ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ•๐๐Œ โ€” donโ€™t miss this ๐Ÿ“ฌBefore there were roads to every cottageโ€ฆ the mail came by boat. ๐Ÿ“ฌ Lake Orion was the ...
04/20/2026

๐“๐Ž๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“ ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ•๐๐Œ โ€” donโ€™t miss this ๐Ÿ“ฌ

Before there were roads to every cottageโ€ฆ the mail came by boat.
๐Ÿ“ฌ Lake Orion was the first inland lake in the U.S. to do itโ€”1905 to 1952.

And this handsome guy? He didnโ€™t just live on the lakeโ€ฆ he delivered it.

๐–๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ? ๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐Ž๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“.

๐Ÿ“ Orion Township Public Library
๐Ÿ•– 7:00โ€“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.

As we head into the new season, Iโ€™m working on building up fresh reviews for Tour on Orion.If youโ€™ve ever joined a tour ...
04/09/2026

As we head into the new season, Iโ€™m working on building up fresh reviews for Tour on Orion.

If youโ€™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 knowโ€”thank you for being part of this journey ๐Ÿ’š

4.8 โญ ยท Boat tour agency in Lake Orion, Michigan

Love seeing Lake Orion history getting this kind of attention ๐Ÿ‘But the real magic?Being out on the lakeโ€ฆ hearing the sto...
04/05/2026

Love seeing Lake Orion history getting this kind of attention ๐Ÿ‘

But the real magic?
Being out on the lakeโ€ฆ hearing the stories where they actually happenedโ€ฆ

with restored, enhanced visuals that bring it all back to life ๐Ÿ‘€โš“๏ธโœจ

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 โ€ฆ

This morningโ€™s adventure? An 1880 estate sale in downtown Lake Orionโ€ฆ and letโ€™s just say the entire town had the same id...
02/27/2026

This morningโ€™s adventure? An 1880 estate sale in downtown Lake Orionโ€ฆ and letโ€™s just say the entire town had the same idea.

The homeowner was clearly a serious antique lover โ€” 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. ๐Ÿ˜…

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

And yesโ€ฆ that line was two hours long. In 20-degree weather.

But when youโ€™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. โœจ

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 continuesโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‰

โ€” Your Lake Orion Tour Guide

๐Ÿฅ‚ New Yearโ€™s Eve | Last Chance for 2026 Tour SavingsEvery year tells a story โ€” and Lake Orion has been telling them for ...
12/30/2025

๐Ÿฅ‚ New Yearโ€™s Eve | Last Chance for 2026 Tour Savings
Every year tells a story โ€” 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 Yearโ€™s Eve savings disappear.
If you love local history, sunsets on the lake, and stories you wonโ€™t find in a textbook, this experience belongs on your 2026 list.
๐ŸŽ† Savings end December 31 at midnight
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 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.
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://touronorion.com/book-tour

Sunrises like this make me grateful all over again to call this lake home. Even frozen, it still knows how to put on a s...
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. ๐ŸŒ…โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

If youโ€™re looking for a unique gift this season, I still have a few holiday specials running โ€” 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. โœจ

https://touronorion.com/book-tour

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