100-Acre Cove Kayaking Tour
Kayaking in Rhode Island with Eastern Mountain Sports Schools
Highlights
- Three-hour saltwater marsh guided eco tour
- Great wildlife viewing of terrapin turtles, snowy egrets and ospreys
- Sunset and moonlight paddles available
Full Description
Tour one of Barrington's quintessential salt water marshes and discover all the wildlife that calls it home!
Visit Osprey nests and Terrapin turtle nesting sites in this wide open ecosystem that serves as a filtration system to Narragansett Bay. Great Blue Herrings and Snowy Egrets dot the banks and landscape as we paddle the perimeter of the tidal marsh. We will paddle north from the small boat ramp along route 114 and explore the marsh and its tributaries.
As we get deeper into the marsh the hum of the traffic and civilization fades away and the buzz of the marsh comes alive! Watch as the Ospreys dive and pluck fish out the water and see how the many creatures of the sea serve as food for our migratory bird population. We will get a chance to get out along the marsh, stretch our legs and view the cages of the terrapin turtle's nests! 100 Acre Cove is one of those places you must visit to understand its beauty and importance.
Start/End (daytime tours): 10am to approximately 1pm
Start/End (evening tours): 5:30pm to approximately 8:30pm
Includes:
- Tandem (double) kayaks
- Paddle
- PFD and paddling jacket/wetsuit if needed
Excludes:
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Meals
- Personal gear and clothing
About The Operator:
Eastern Mountain Sports Schools
Headquarters:
North Conway, New Hampshire
The Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School was started in Boston in 1968, and currently has 4 major locations and 7 satellite locations throughout the East, making it the oldest and largest climbing school in the eastern U.S. In addition to its Climbing School, Eastern Mountain Sports also operates a Kayak School and Ski School. Special programs have also been added to accommodate handicapped and disabled participants. Since the inception of the first School, the mission has been to provide the best outdoor experience possible.
The Eastern Mountain Sports Schools work closely with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), The American Canoe Association (ACA) and the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA). All staff members are engaged in ongoing training for technical topics and specific individual development, as well as ongoing First Aid and Rescue Training.
Outdoor activities have been proven to be an effective tool for addressing a variety of challenges: promoting good health and well-being, improving behavioral problems, building healthy relationships and improving morale in the workplace.
Our programs are fun, challenging and educational. We can build a program to suit any organization's needs, and tailor it to children, teens, adults, clubs or business groups.
Sessions may be scheduled for just a half day, a full day, multiple days or a whole season!