Door County: Deaths Door Bluff Kayak Tour

Highlights

• Paddle past the 1800s Schooner Fleetwing shipwreck and ancient pictographs
• Enjoy panoramic views of Washington Island, Plum Island, and Gills Rock
• Learn about the region’s 400-million-year natural and maritime history
• Get stunning photo opportunities and hear local stories from your guide
• Explore Door County’s tallest bluff on a legendary stretch of water

Description

Tour highlights
This tour captures the essence of Door County with gorgeous scenic views and a wild history of the famous waterway for which Door County was named!
Imagine cruising silently across the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan in your own sea kayak, leaving all your worries and cares left way back there on shore, the sun warming your back and the crisp, fresh air carrying the faint scent of cedar and Great Lakes mist. Beneath you, the haunting outline of the 1800s Schooner Fleetwing emerges, a shipwreck, steeped in lore and Great Lakes maritime history. As you paddle out further on Garrett Bay you'll get a closer look at unique geology of Door County as its tallest bluff, Deaths Door Bluff, rises dramatically before you. Among the ancient rock faces are whispering secrets of a time when Native Americans lived and traveled between the islands and distant shorelines. As you explore this legendary stretch of water, breathtaking views of Washington Island, Plum Island, and Gills Rock will unfold before your eyes, each moment a perfect snapshot of the beauty of the Great Lakes.

Explore the Schooner Fleetwing shipwreck from the 1800's and learn about local Great Lakes maritime history.

Marvel at ancient Native American rock art nestled within the bluffs painted more than 500 years ago.

Capture breathtaking views and photos of Lake Michigan including Washington Island, Plum Island and Gills Rock.

Get a closer look at the geology that gives Door County its unique character and distinct beauty.

Learn about the 400 million year old natural history of the landscape from a certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist.

Explore Door County's tallest bluff on a legendary stretch of water with a local guide.