SPECIAL PLACES ON THE WATER
After many years exploring the island and
beyond, Captain Lapp and his crew know
how to showcase the island’s beauty. Here are
some suggestions for trips for families and
adventure lovers alike:
CINDER AND BASS CREEKS
Kayak through Cinder and Bass Creek
where it is calm and peaceful and you never
know what you will see - dolphins, wading
birds, eagles, ospreys. Captain Lapp calls it
a nature walk on the water.
BIRD KEY
There is a wildlife sanctuary called Bird
Key that you can get close to by water. True
to the name, there are an amazing number
and variety of birds that nest there.
SUNSET ON THE RIVER
Watching the sun set over the Kiawah River
is also a favorite. “Since all of our boat tours
are private, our customers can bring food
and beverages with them - this is the perfect
opportunity for a glass of wine as the sun
goes down.”
MORRIS ISLAND
If members are interested in a longer trip,
Captain Lapp suggests going to Morris
Island by Folly Beach. “The ride over is
through rivers and creeks they wouldn’t
see otherwise and the island itself is really
cool - you can see the old lighthouse, hunt
for shells and shark’s teeth, take a picnic,
get some sun and learn about an important
battle of the Civil War that took place
there.”
Captain Lapp notes that boat tours allow
members and guides to travel further and
explore the local rivers as well. Families
enjoy tubing and family fishing tours, where
members throw the cast net, do a little fishing
and dolphin watching. Asked about his
favorite tour memory, he says “I think the
most memorable thing I have seen is strand
feeding. This dolphin behavior is amazing to
see and happens only in the Lowcountry of
South Carolina. I have seen it so many times
but I never get tired of it!”
With COVID-19 a concern, Tidal Trails is
taking precautions to protect their guests,
including:
• Sanitizing equipment with disinfectant
spray between each trip.
• Guides wearing masks and not having
physical contact with guests
• Providing hand sanitizer guests on trips.
As always, all Department of Natural Resources
regulations will be followed.
Check out the Tidal Trails website at TidalTrailsKiawah.com to plan your own special trip, whether you want
to relax, explore or have an island adventure.
Digest Contributors
Virginia Chapel - Member Volunteer
Bill Hindman - Member Volunteer
Shauneen Hutchinson - Member Volunteer
Sue Schaffer - Feature reporter
Deb Stewart - Member Volunteer
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Emily Jenkins - Communications/editor
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