Kayaking The Salmon River Estuary

While touring with out-of-towners recently, we were told that they wouldn’t have ever known the amount of wildlife and activity that was happening in the estuary had they not paddled it for themselves. They were so surprised to be the only ones out paddling such an incredible place. That got me thinking. Have you ever driven by a river without really giving it much thought. Maybe you’ve thought about how pretty or serene it looks, but have you truly considered the creatures that call that river home? Because you can’t see it when you speed by, you don’t really consider the life and activity that is teaming on the riverbank, in the water and around the shoreline.

A kayak tour with Safari Town Surf Shop puts you right in the middle of the ecosystem and the vast array of creatures that do call the river home. Whether you’re watching a kingfisher expertly dive for their dinner in order to provide for their chicks that are tucked into the muddy riverbank or watching the seals glide through the water toward your kayak with curiosity, the diversity of the Salmon River Estuary is indescribable until you surround yourself with its’ beauty.

A quiet paddle through the estuary provides the opportunity to see wildlife without disturbing their daily lives. The elk lined up on the headland, the eagles perched on a limb close to their nest, sea lions exploring near the ocean with their pups, and great blue herons squawking out their warnings are just some of the wildlife that we often see on our tours.

Book with us today at safaritownsurf.com to explore the natural wonders of the Salmon River Estuary for yourself.