With a little luck we might even spot an osprey soaring overhead!
Starting at our dock in Essex Bay, we’ll paddle through the Fox Creek Canal and into Fox Creek, where we’ll see herons, egrets, and other shore birds nestled amidst the grasses of the salt marsh. This adventure offers the perfect vantage point from which to observe this unique environment and the wildlife that calls it home the seat of a kayak. Connecting the tidal estuaries of the Essex River basin and the Ipswich River, it contains the oldest saltwater canal in the United States and the remains of the historic Robinson’s Shipyard, where over 100 minesweepers used in WWII were once built. Nowhere is this more evident than in the meandering waters of Fox Creek. The Great Marsh-the largest contiguous salt marsh in New England-is not only brimming with fascinating natural history, it is also home to a rich cultural history. From here, we’ll enjoy a splendid view of the c.1778 Proctor Barn and the c.1725-40 Choate family homestead. We’ll land on Long Island and take a short hike to a hilltop that overlooks the tide marsh that interconnects the islands. On this adventure, we’ll paddle around three of the bigger islands, the largest of which-Choate (formerly Hog) Island-supports myriad birds and mammals including egrets, herons, deer, and coyote. Crane, Jr., who made them part of his vast early-20th-century summer estate. These islands provide a haven for wildlife and have a rich cultural history spanning from when Native Americans summered on these shores, harvesting the shellfish for which this area is known, to their purchase by Chicago industrialist Richard T. The Crane Wildlife Refuge, home to seven islands, offers an excellent opportunity to do this, suitable for even beginning paddlers. Thank you for understanding.Ĭircumnavigating an island is one of the great joys of kayaking, providing a constantly changing perspective while giving you a great sense of accomplishment. The use of personal kayaks is not permitted for any CraneOutdoors event. Please Note: For the safety and convenience of all participants, CraneOutdoors provides lifejackets, paddles and kayaks for all events. Scroll down for listing of the kayak tours. Please email us or click below to submit a form for more information about group tours: Book a Group Group rates are available, as are private tours. Kayak participants must be competent swimmers and age 15 or older. We offer a broad portfolio of professionally guided adventures, including our fan-favorite Choate Island Kayak & Hike trip, historic Fox Creek paddle, and memory-making sunset paddle. Kayaking season at the Crane Estate begins on Memorial Day weekend and runs through mid-October. There is no better access to the premier saltwater kayaking destination of Essex Bay than via the Crane Wildlife Refuge! Located in Ipswich and Essex, the Crane Wildlife Refuge boasts miles of salt marsh, tidal creeks, and clam flats, in the center of which lies Choate Island-a crown jewel even among the extensive beauty found across other parts of the Crane Estate. We offer kayak rentals and lessons, led by experienced guides. Join us for guided North Shore kayaking adventures in the waters in Ipswich, MA.
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