Broad Creek, in Laurel, DE, is a spot we return to often. Beginning at Roger C Fisher River Park in Laurel the three miles downstream to Bethel, DE is surrounded by hardwood forest. An occasional cypress tree reminds us we are at the northern edge of cypress swamps. […]
For us kayaking 2023 started on April 13 th at Trap State Park near Laurel, DE. No matter the season Trap Park is always beautiful. Due to a dead camera battery we have just a few cell phone pictures. The highlight of this trip was watching a Pileated […]
We kayak Nassawango Creek near Snow Hill frequently by launching at Byrd Park in Snow Hill. Paddling two miles downstream on the Pocomoke River brings one to Nassawango Creek on the right. This is always a delightful excursion. An optional launch we chose in the fall of 2021 […]
Tuckahoe Creek downstream from Hillsboro MD is an easy paddle with changing scenery and much to explore. In August 2021 we started downstream finding some interesting changes. A number of larger trees have fallen into the river and many of the small islands appear to be overrun with […]
We kayak primarily to enjoy the beautiful natural settings available to us on the DELMARVA Peninsula. Birds are a big part of that experience and our kayaking speed is best described as bird watching optimal. We are never in a hurry to get anywhere unless a storm is […]
Broad Creek is one of our go to kayaking locations but what a treat to be invited on the inaugural history kayak trip sponsored by Delmarva Birding Weekends, Harriet Tubman Tours and Quest Kayaks; “Moses and the Monster“. This is a wonderful opportunity for those without their own […]
Located between Johnson Bay and Brockatonorton Bay, Tizzard Island offers excellent paddling choices, nice sandy beaches and birds. The closest put in is at the Taylor’s Landing Boat Ramp near Girdletree, MD. We kayak more from this location than any other. The options are varied; kayak to and […]
One of our go to paddling locations the Wye East River continues to amaze us every trip with an abundance of wildlife. Check our Blog Index for previous posts describing paddling the Wye East River. From our June 2020 paddle enjoy the wildlife photos. Directions to Wye Public […]
On June 1st, 2020 we paddled Wetipquin Creek just south of Salisbury, MD. Launching at the boat ramp, at Wetipquin Park, we turned to the right and went under the Rt 163 bridge. Just past the bridge the creek forks with Wetipquin to the left and Tyaskin Creek […]
In late July we flew from DE to the west coast to the small town of Skamokawa, Washington (pronounced Ska-mock-ah-way) for three days of kayaking and a day of Lewis and Clark history. We were participating in the Road Scholar Program, Kayaking the Lower Columbia River. Coordinators of […]
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