Can you kayak at Alligator River?
Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge has 15+ miles of color-coded paddling trails, so it’s easy to download a map and explore on your own. Or, you may register for one of our guided canoe tours June-July-August each year.
Do alligators tip over canoes?
Yes, it does happen! Alligators attacking kayaks is certainly not something we can say for sure has never occurred, no matter how much we wish it were so. While the odds of a gator attacking a kayaker are extremely low, paddling in places where alligators are native does come with an increased risk.
Are there alligators in the Outer Banks sound?
Yes, there are alligators in the Outer Banks. Alligators are shy, so it’s not likely that you’ll see one in your rental neighborhood. If you want to see an alligator, your best bet is to take a trip to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, a 12,000-acre preserve.
How many bears are in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge?
The estimated population is between 180 and 293, with estimated densities of 1-2 bears per square mile.
Can an alligator get you in a kayak?
In a few incidents, alligators have actually bitten canoes and kayaks, resulting in minor injuries to people and damage to their boats. The best way to protect yourself if you are paddling is to keep your hands and feet inside the boat and to be cautious and aware when entering or leaving the water.
Are inflatable kayaks safe around alligators?
If you see gator activity in an area, make a notation and call the fish and wildlife organization and notify them of your sighting. This might make you feel a little safer if you are kayaking in an inflatable kayak or a folding kayak. Most importantly, have respect for the alligator populations. Leave them alone.
Are there Bobcats on the Outer Banks?
“Bobcats are so elusive that most locals don’t know they exist in the Outer Banks,” OuterBanksBlue.com reports. “However, every so often one of these short-tailed felines decides to take a beach break and surprise everyone. Bobcats are about twice the size of a domestic cat and are most often seen at dawn or dusk.”
Where can I see bears at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge?
Guess what? The best place to see bears in North Carolina is NOT the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but rather in the coastal region. In fact, the Albemarle peninsula has the highest density of black bears in North America and the largest!
What is the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge kayak tour?
Our Alligator River kayak tour is our maximum adventure tour! On this Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge kayak tour, explore this very unusual habitat and learn all about its exotic wildlife. Alligators call this wildlife refuge home along with rare endangered red wolves, and a variety of unique birds that are native to the island.
How much does it cost to go to Alligator River Refuge?
Fall, winter and spring Alligator River Refuge offers an open-air tram tour, 1st Saturday of every month, 9-11 am. $10/person, reservations required. Call 252-216-9464 Pea Island Refuge has a free Friday bird walk 8-9:30 am.
What kind of birds live in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge?
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat to an extensive list of over 250 bird species. On our river kayak tours, we often see Prothonotary Warblers, Wood Ducks, Northern Cardinals, Killdeer, Red-bellied Wood Peckers, Hairy Wood Peckers, and Pileated Wood Peckers.
Did you drive through North Carolina’s Alligator River wildlife refuge?
If you’ve ever driven to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, there’s a chance you passed right through the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and didn’t even know it. But just because the refuge is easy to miss it doesn’t mean you should.