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quick facts

We are open 7 days a week!

7 am - 7 pm Mar - Oct

8 am - 5 pm Nov - Feb

We are the closet outfitter to Charleston and the oldest and most respected naturalist guide service!

You can GPS in
483 West Coleman Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant 29464
and it will take you into our parking lot on Shem Creek.


Walk Ups are accepted: however, for confimed tours please make a reservation by calling us at:

843-568-3222
or
800-673-0679

or contact us online at nao@att.net


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Current Events

"Harvest Moon Kayak and Canoe Paddle on October 23rd"
Join Nature Adventures on a Naturalist Guided Kayak and Canoe tour through the gentle waters of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest.  We'll journey through saltmarsh creeks and along Awendaw creek as we watch the Harvest "Full" Moon Rise over the horizon.  During our paddle we'll stop along the way and visit some indian ruins and see artifacts left by the Coastal Plain and Sewee Indians.  Meet at Buck Hall Recreation Area at 6 p.m.  The paddle will end around 8:30 p.m.  $35/ ages 13 and up and $25/ ages 12 and under.  A percentage of the proceeds will benefit an environmental cause.  Call Nature Adventures at 843-568-3222 or email us at nao@att.net or visit our website at www.NatureAdventuresOutfitters.com to register.  Beginners and Families welcome!
 

BENEFIT KAYAK PADDLE

SHEM CREEK – MT. PLEASANT, SC

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2010

SPONSORED BY:  NATURE ADVENTURES KAYAK & CANOE OUTFITTERS

100 % of Proceeds collected by and donated to Keeper of the Wild on site.

Enjoy a beautiful 2 Hour Naturalist Guided historic Kayak paddle in the

Mt.Pleasant area among Shrimp boats with festive scenery!  We paddle through a saltwater marsh creek and journey out to a 22 Acre Island Preserve called Crab Bank, which is home to thousands of nesting shorebirds.  Very frequented by Dolphin, Pelicans and sometimes Manatee.  Repeat paddlers come back every year!  We view historic CharlestonHarbor Ft.Sumter, the Sullivans Island Lighthouse and Patriots Point and we'll stop and look for sharks teeth along the way! A great family paddle that kids love!

Beginners and Families Welcome!

$40 for ages 13 and up, $25/ ages 12 and under!

100 % of Proceeds collected by and donated to Keeper of the Wild on site.

4 different departure times!  
9 & 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m.

2 Hour Naturalist Guided Kayak or Canoe Tour!

 Register by contacting Nature Adventures at:

568-3222 or by emailing us at NAO@att.net


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Nature Adventures receives a "Gold Level" Recognition by the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association by implementing a variety of sustainable practices  in helping preserve, promote and protect South Carolina’s Heritage and Environment in the Nature Based Tourism Industry. Visit their website!


Member of BBB

Nature Adventures has an
A+
rating with the BBB!

 


Our Kudos

"Outstanding Guide Services"
Canoe and Kayak Magazine

"Recommended Area Outfitter" - National Geographic Adventure Magazine

Great Reviews by Conde Nast Traveler


From our customers

Thank you. I have called several outfits and yours by far is the most professional of all of them in South Carolina! Bravo for customer service. For that, you get my business! Even if I have to drive a couple of hours, it’s worth it.   Jon, 2009

 

Just wanted to say Thank You! Kudos to both Diane (Shem Creek/Crab Bank Island) and John (Wambaw Swamp). Both guides were excellent, informative, competent, and willing to share their love and knowledge of the area. I thoroughly enjoyed both trips. Hopefully I'll be back soon to explore some more. Oh yeah, and the weather was perfect, too. Thanks again. Sandi Collins


Hi Kathie, I just wanted to thank you for such a great course yesterday. Being a safety manager and having taught classes, I tend to be critical of instructors...and you were great! Very professional, knowledgeable, and genuine. I had a blast and can't wait to take another class! 2006 Julia Olson

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Kayak close to the dolphins!Nature Adventures

At Nature Adventures Outfitters, our entire focus is on giving you the best kayak experience the waters near Charleston and the South Carolina coast have to offer. Whether you're staying at the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, or Downtown Charleston, we have tours for every member of the family. Featuring expedtition sea kayaking to South Carolina attractions including the barrier islands, blackwater swamps and rivers. No experience necessary so plan your next South Carolina vacation with Nature Adventures Outfitters!

Our record on Safety and accurate Naturalist interpretation has given us a reputation as Coastal South Carolina's most recommended and respected Kayak Guide Service.

Environmental Organizations paddle with us and we've had repeat clientele for years!

Nature Adventures Receives an Award!

We also do benefit paddles for humanitarian causes...

National MS SocietyThe National MS Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter has awarded Nature Adventures Kayak, Canoe and Hiking Outfitters, Inc. "The Outstanding Corporate Partner Award for 2009". Nature Adventures has helped raise thousands of dollars every year during their annual "Kayak for the Kure for MS" paddle each fall in hopes to rid the world of MS. Nature Adventures will be recognized and received the award on February 17th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Charleston Airport during their Celebrate.Inspire.Move awards ceremony.