Kayak Season 2023

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 […]

Pelicans & Birding on Smith Island

On June 24, 2022 Kayaking Delmarva returned to Smith Island with Delmarva Birding Weekends to view the nesting Brown Pelicans. It’s estimated 1,000 Brown Pelicans build their nests a short distance from Smith Island. On the high tide one may approach by small boat maintaining a respectable distance. […]

Update on Millsboro Pond

UPDATE ON MILLSBORO POND. On March 31, 2023 a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Millsboro bypass which will cross Millsboro Pond on the northern end. We had been aware for several weeks that trees were being removed on the shoreline and island. Kayaking this location may not […]

Nassawango Creek Serenity

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 […]

Broadkill Colors

By the second week of November the trees are reaching their peak in Southern Delaware. The Broadkill River from Milton is one of the best places to just relax and enjoy the scenery on a short paddle. With temperatures pushing 70 degrees on November 10, 2021 the Broadkill […]

Tuckahoe Creek Changing Scenery

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 […]

Kayaking & Birding

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 […]

Moses and the Monster on Broad Creek

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 […]

Tizzard Island – 2020

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 […]

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