Dividing Creek, a tributary of the Pocomoke River, is a beautiful stream through a hardwood swamp. We’ve written about Dividing Creek in 2017 and 2014. Recently we received the following comment with an update on the condition of Dividing Creek from one of our readers. Extremely helpful information. […]
Nassawango Creek is one of DELMARVA kayakers favorite paddling locations, particularly if you can find the path through the water lilies to the upper reaches. We usually put in at Snow Hill, paddle two miles downstream on the Pocomoke and turn upstream on Nassawango Creek. If you have […]
Dividing Creek is one of the few hardwood lined creeks on the lower Delmarva peninsula. On a crystal clear fall day the kayaking upstream is spectacular. Our trip began at the Winters Quarter Boat launch on the Pocomoke River in Pocomoke City. An easy one mile paddle upstream […]
For those interested in viewing the Cypress Trees near Snow Hill, MD, a trip on Nassawango Creek provides that opportunity. For a round trip of 10 miles launch at Byrd Park in Snow Hill onto the Pocomoke River. One of the nicest launches around you can usually […]
Capt. John Smith’s presence on the Pocomoke River near Pitt’s Landing is well documented. On his trek up the Pocomoke to find drinkable water Smith passed Pitt’s Creek which today probably has changed little in appearance. Pitt’s Landing, on Bell Rd in New Church, VA., provides paddlers access […]
Located off the Pocomoke River, just upstream from Pocomoke City, MD, Dividing Creek featured a quiet paddle through a cypress and hardwood swamp. We found our put in at the Winter Quarters Golf Course Landing on Winter Quarters Drive. If driving south on US 13 Winter Quarters Drive […]
A new home base opens up new kayaking locations for Maryland Kayaker. Venturing just inches south of the Maryland/Virginia border brings one to Pitts Creek off the Pocomoke River. The launch site features a small parking area on a bend of the Pocomoke. Kayaking north about half mile […]
Near Snow Hill, MD exists several kayaking opportunities through cypress swamps. Byrd Park in Snow Hill is one of the best launch spots. Two boat ramps, restrooms, shaded picnic areas and playground equipment exist in the park. Leaving from Byrd Park kayak south on the Pocomoke River. Tidal […]