SOUTH CAROLINA

 

Charleston • (MAP IT) • Perched on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic, Charleston's location at the confluence of the Ashley & Cooper rivers played an important role in the creation and preservation of one of America's oldest cities. Paddle into the tidal tributaries of the Ashley river to catch a glimpse into Charleston's pre-settlement past. Follow the winds to the original settlement at Charlestowne Landing, retrace the secret trails of rumrunners escaping the confines of Prohibition, or relive the tales of Charleston's most notorious pirates. Tours: Historic Ashley River Guided Kayak Tour, Historic Ashley River Guided Sunset Kayak Tour, Ashley River Guided Kayak Fishing Tour. Getting There: Tours depart daily from the Bristol Marina on the Ashley River in Downtown Charleston. All ages are welcome. No experience Necessary. Reservations are Required & Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance. • Learn more.

Folly Beach • (MAP IT) • Folly has long been known as the local's little beach town at the Edge of America™. Bordering the landward side of the island, the Folly River provides an abundance of food for pods of atlantic bottlenose dolphin, sea turtles, bald eagles, osprey, and local oysters. If you're in the mood for wildlife, this is the place. Tours: Folly River Guided Kayak Nature Tour, Folly River Guided Kayak Sunset Tour, Folly River Guided Kayak Fishing Tour, Morris Island Shelling Excursion, Folly River Dolphin Watching Excursion, In-shore Family Fishing Excursion. Getting There: Tours depart daily from the Mariners Cay Marina on the Folly River. All ages are welcome. No experience Necessary. Reservations are Required & Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance. • Learn more.

Kiawah Island & Seabrook Island • (MAP IT) • For more than 200 years the Andell family has protected and preserved Andell Bluff from development and destruction. Lying along the towering banks of Bohicket creek, this sacred place was once home to the Bohicket Indians and a spectacular array of marine mammals, birds, and salt marsh wildlife. Today, it's ancient live oaks create a living sanctuary that we share with guests each year. Tours: Andell Bluff Guided Kayak Nature Tour, Andell Bluff Guided Kayak Sunset Tour, Bohicket Dolphin Watching Excursion, Botany Island Shelling Excursion, Lowcountry Family Adventure, In-shore Family Fishing Excursion Getting There: Andell Bluff is located on the Bohicket Creek at the entrance to Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island. All ages are welcome. No experience Necessary. Reservations are Required & Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance. • Learn more.

 

GEORGIA

 

Savannah & Tybee Island • (MAP IT) • Exploring Savannah's aquatic refuges can be compared to tagging along side Lewis & Clark has they discovered the great american west. Much of Georgia's coastline is still under the control of the state, leaving it unspoiled for everyone to enjoy. A few hours spent paddling through the coastal salt marshes reveal stories of brave buccaneers, traces of early american settlement, and a rich trove of natural history. Tours: Bull River Guided Kayak Tour, Bull River Guided Sunset Kayak Tour, Bull River Guided Kayak Fishing Tour. Getting There: Tours depart daily from the Bull River Marina on the Bull River which is located halfway between downtown Savannah and Tybee Island. All ages are welcome. No experience Necessary. Reservations are Required & Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance. • Learn more.

 

NORTH CAROLINA

 

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park • (MAP IT) • Bordering the southern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Lake Fontana provides a scenic buffer for the largest wilderness area east of the rockies. Along the 240 miles of shoreline, bald eagles, river otter, black bear, deer & beavers live as they did thousands of years ago. Come along with us an experience this reclaimed frontier first hand. Tours: Fontana Family Kayak Adventure, Twilight Tour, Lakeshore Paddle & Guided Hike Getting There: Tours depart from Bryson City, NC along the banks of Lake Fontana. All ages are welcome. No experience Necessary. Reservations are Required & Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance. • Learn more.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: No experience? No problem! Everything from the gear to the guides is designed to make kayaking easy for everyone. Before your trip you'll learn basic paddling and safety skills, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy the experience. And your guide will be there along the way to give you paddling tips and additional hands-on instruction if you need it.

ALL AGES WELCOME: Bring the entire family! We offer programs for all ages everyday. That's right your three year old son can tag along on a nature paddle. Heck, the grandparents can comb the beach with the kids or cast a line in the surf. Engaging the whole family is an important aspect of every vacation. Create new memories and new friends with us.

MAP? WHAT MAP?: Every year unsuspecting vacationers venture into unfamiliar territory alone and get lost - or worse. It happens. We spend everyday out there in the wilderness. We know the area - backwards and forwards. So, go head. It's okay. When you're on a tour with us, focus on the things around you. We'll take care of reaching the destination and returning you, safely.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: The old adage still holds true. Over the years we've been offered many opportunities to setup shop in towns along the coast and throughout the Appalachian mountains. Only the best locations made the cut. Each offers bathroom facilities, free parking, easy access to the water, breathtaking scenery, and exciting wildlife viewing opportunities.

 

Most importantly, each location offers access to the places we love to share with our families, friends, and of course our guests. Come along and discover America's most treasured places. You'll be happy you did.

 

YOUR PERSONAL GUIDEBOOK: No need to lug along those heavy field guides. You'd need a library full of books to rival the first hand stories and extensive knowledge our guides share with guests on each tour. That's right. Our guides invested years learning about the history, culture, wildlife, plants, and the local folklore. That knowledge and experience combined with great personalities are the ingredients that keep our guests coming back year-after-year. In fact, it's also what keeps our guides coming back too.