A woman and man are kayaking in the salt marsh estuary. The late afternoon sun casts a bright orange tint on the kayaks and the marsh grass behind the kayakers.

Boating, both non-motorized and motorized is very popular in the creeks and bays of the refuge throughout the year. If you want to experience the quietness and solitude of nature, paddle your kayak into the estuaries' smaller winding creeks, surrounded by tall marsh cordgrass, hearing only the sounds of the salt marsh salt marsh
Salt marshes are found in tidal areas near the coast, where freshwater mixes with saltwater.

Learn more about salt marsh . If your boat is motorized or non-motorized, be mindful of high and low tides and, water depths in certain areas of the estuaries. Be knowledgeable of U.S. Coast Guard and SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rules and regulations for safe boating. Motorized boats and kayaks are not allowed in the ponds on Bulls lsland.

Be aware of the high and low tides and upcoming weather forecasts when planning your boating trips in the refuge.