The three-hour trip offers paddling in both small creeks and more open waters, and includes a stop on Little Tybee. It and other outfitters can plan custom trips as well, which might be an opportunity for a very special birthday celebration. If you find your family enjoys kayaking, you may want to try one or more of the adventuresome excursions offered at Melon Bluff in Midway. These range from an upcoming Kayak Race to an Easter Egg Hunt by Kayak. Consult the yellow pages for a list of canoe and kayak opportunities.
Many state parks rent canoes and kayaks.
Everyone looks happy on a canoe or kayak adventure. Gwen McKee and Kacey Ratterree are the authors of 'Savannah Where To Go and What To Do With Children. Their column appears monthly in Accent.