Buckhorn State Park nature hike, kayaking tour, and fishing

2.6
(5 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Niagara Falls is downstream from Buckhorn Island State Park! Navigate the waters of the Niagara River streams as you kayak and hike upstream from the mighty Niagara Falls. Discover a nature preserve and bird sanctuary filled with the summer smells of orchids, asters and wildflowers of the marsh and meadows. Visit a natural bird sanctuary where turtles and wildlife thrive in the canopy and meadows of Buckhorn Island State Park in beautiful Grand Island, NY. Your guides are natives of Niagara Falls and Grand Island, and will hike with you through the trails while you learn the Niagara Falls history of exploration and the legend of The Maid of the Mist. Grand Island is home to the only heron rookery on the Niagara River, and on your hiking trail Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Black Crowing Night Herons and little green herons are in your sight. You will be treated to a local favorite for lunch, Buffalo wings and New York Pizza.

What's Included

Kayaks
Kayak equipment included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Group meets at the kayak launch inside Buckhorn State Park. Parking is available inside the park at no charge.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your local guide will start with a 1 hour leisurely kayak ride along a natural creek located in Buckhorn Island State Park, filled with natural smells and sounds of native bird, tree, dragonfly, flower and turtle species, which you will navigate and photograph. After kayaking, you will hike through the canopy of the park and golden meadow for approximately 1 hour along the mighty Niagara River. You'll see where the rapids begin to pick up right before you stop for lunch at the river's edge. Your guide will tell the tale of The Maid of the Mist of Niagara Falls, a bit of Grand Island and Niagara Falls history, and offer time on your own to explore and photograph the nature preserve and mist of the mighty Niagara Falls. Chicken wing or alternatively, subs or Indian lunch will be provided based on dietary needs.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Roman Tours

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Fishing Charters
Kayaking Tours
Bird Watching
On the Water
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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