Blackwater Adventures
Blackwater Adventures
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We offer Guided Eco and History Tours and Rentals by Kayak, SUP, and Bike. Our Flagship waterfront location is right beside Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife await your next visit! OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY BY CHANCE OR RESERVATION SATURDAY 9:00AM-5:00
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AliciaKod
Wilmington, DE133 contributions
Sep 2020
We did the 2 hour bike tour, lunch and then 2 hours of kayaking. It was really great. Susan was our guide for the bike portion. It was just my husband and I. She is amazing if I lived closer I would want to hang out with her all the time. We then had a boxed, deli sandwich lunch which was good. Mike was our guide for the kayak portion and he is just a really great guy. There were 2 other couples in our group and he did a great job of including and engaging everyone (which isn't always easy on the water). The weather was perfect and both guides had such a strong knowledge of the area and the environment within in. This business is family owned and by the end of the day I felt like they were all my family. I can't wait to bring my kids back to do more kayaking. I highly recommend finding something there you like from their many offerings and booking it.
Written September 23, 2020
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D C
New York City, NY59 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We booked the Blackwater adventure Trail to Freedom tour and we had the wonderful Ms Susan(owner)as our tour guide. She was so warm, friendly and professional with us.She gave us a background on how she and her husband started up the company and was so well knowledgeable about the history of Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad.Even as a black couple on the tour we learned so much from her and felt her genuine passion for what she was doing.We felt that it became a part of her. The scenery on the tour was definitely country with lots of corn fields etc she was so informative and engaging you really didn't feel tired on the ride.Tip(if you haven't been riding in a long while wear padded pants). Susan took us into the town where we visited an old goods store in its original state with original goods and vintage items. Overall the tour was very educational and enjoyable. We'll definitely have to bring the family and kids next time. Also do some kayaking on the Blackwater River. Thanks Susan for your Love and dedication to continuing to uphold the legacy and life of Harriet Tubman,the Underground Railroad and all people of that time. Will definitely return and recommend Blackwater Adventures Cambridge MD to others.
Written September 7, 2020
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Kurt
Odenton, MD41 contributions
Oct 2020
A pleasant guided kayaking tour on the the Little Blackwater River. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, pointing out wildlife, giving historical background, explaining aspects of the ecosystem, and more. Great for beginners, no kayaking experience necessary. The flow of water is negligible, more like kayaking on a lake, but it apparently can be more challenging on a windy day.
Written October 11, 2020
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Betty Girl
2 contributions
Aug 2020
The coolest thing about Blackwater Adventure is that they will deliver the kayaks right to your vacation house! We booked kayaks for a full day rental on Saturday, but Matt was great and agreed to have them delivered Friday night (ensuring a full day of kayaking the next day). The equipment was well maintained and good quality. The reason I am only giving 4 stars is that I found communication with Blackwater to be really poor. I called multiple times and was never able to get someone on the phone. It was easier to go through their online portal for all communication needs.
Written August 3, 2020
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Constance C
Cambridge, MD2 contributions
Sep 2021
I have taken kayak tours both on the Little Blackwater River and now on the Transquaking river and have had a magnificent time on every occasion. Frank is a wonderful guide pointing out wildlife and their stories with respect and love for these wonderful beings. All of the staff (including Jamie and Casey as well as Frank)
have been wonderful and friendly to me taking time to explain the wilderness here and help to map out wonderful adventures. I highly recommend these tours to anyone who wants to experience this beautiful space nature has provided with wonderful guides!!!
have been wonderful and friendly to me taking time to explain the wilderness here and help to map out wonderful adventures. I highly recommend these tours to anyone who wants to experience this beautiful space nature has provided with wonderful guides!!!
Written September 24, 2021
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Mary Ellen W
8 contributions
Apr 2021
We rented a canoe from the nice staff at Blackwater Adventures. It was an easy and fun experience and one of the highlights of our trip to the Chesapeake Bay. They told us where to see nesting bald eagles and ospreys, and we were able to paddle out and observe them. We saw great blue herons, a swimming snake, plus had many bald eagle and osprey sightings. The fish were jumping out of the water as we paddled by. It was a beautiful day, and Blackwater Adventures made it easy to experience the wildlife along the Chesapeake.
Written April 30, 2021
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Sharon L
Washington DC, DC21 contributions
Jun 2021
My husband and I rented two kayaks while we stayed at rental near Cambridge. When we called on a Saturday afternoon, Blackwater staff was responsive and had delivered our two kayaks by Sunday morning. Equipment was in excellent condition.
Written June 19, 2021
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G4352PRannes
Mc Lean1 contribution
Sep 2020
Susan is so knowledgeable about the wildlife and about the history of the area. She also gave a terrific lesson on kayaking before setting out. It was a wonderful afternoon on the river and I highly recommend this as a great way to spend time in nature. Everyone at Blackwater was so nice!
Written September 17, 2020
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alice s
1 contribution
Oct 2020
the Blackwater NWA is beautiful and our kayak rental with Blackwater Adventures was great. the Kayaks we used were Pungo wilderness kayaks and they performed great and were very comfortable. the staff answered many questions and showed us how to make seat adjustments. Very friendly group of folks.
Written October 17, 2020
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Chris M
2 contributions
Apr 2021
Nice guys. I had my own canoe and they let me park and launch for a small fee.
I heard them explaining things to a couple who were renting and they did a great job. Highly recommend.
And, we caught snakehead by following their advice!
I heard them explaining things to a couple who were renting and they did a great job. Highly recommend.
And, we caught snakehead by following their advice!
Written April 30, 2021
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