Blackwater NWR - Kayak Trip / Canoe Trip
Report Type: Destination Report
Nearest City: Cambridge, MD
Difficulty: Easy
Description:
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a major ecotourism destination on Maryland's Eastern Shore, approximately 12 miles south of the town of Cambridge, in Dorchester County.
The refuge was established in 1933 as a refuge for migratory birds and includes three paddling trails within its 27,000 acres.
Blackwater is a haven for over 100 American Bald Eagles, the Delmarva Fox squirrel and the peregrine falcon.
Visitor's can enjoy the refuge via driving, hiking, biking and/or kayaking.
Accommodations:
Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast (877-221-7799) is located just 15 minutes from the Refuge.
Fees:
Nominal entrance fee depending on type of vehicle.
Directions:
US Rt. 50 to Rt. 16 West. Follow designated signs.
Resources:
Website:
http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/paddling.html
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