Liberty State Park Nature Interpretive Center Kayak Tours will run mid-June through September 2016. Tours will run three times a week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
The cost is $20 per person for a two-hour tour which includes basic paddling instructions, the kayak, personal flotation device, and paddles. There will be two guides on each tour the entire time. Tours do not go out towards the Statue of Liberty; groups venture near the back estuary and focus more on the habitat and wildlife.
For additional information, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html
Cheesequake State Park Kayak Tours give participants a close-up perspective on the ecosystems of Cheesequake State Park, a unique oasis of coastal marshes and forests tucked away amid heavily developed Middlesex County.
Kayak tours are $15 per person. Available dates include Saturday, June 18; Saturday, June 25; Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 10; Saturday, July 23; Sunday, July 31; and Saturday, August 6.
Pre-registration is required by calling (732) 566-3208. You will be asked to process your payment through the park office by calling (732) 566-2161. Payment is not refundable unless severe weather forces cancellation. Call the park office a day ahead to check the weather forecast.
Kayaks are provided by the park. Experienced paddlers may bring their own kayaks (canoes are not permissible when park boats are fully booked). Participants must be at least 14 years old, able to swim, and in good physical condition as they will be required to sit upright in the kayak for long stretches.
Each tour begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends around 1 p.m. Availability may be limited. You will be required to pay the park vehicle entrance fee.
For more information on Cheesequake State Park, including driving directions, coordinates, a park map, and information on campsite reservations, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/daw/cheesequake/