Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways

If you say you are going kayaking at Ocean Shores, you're likely to get looks like you are pretty extreme for Sea Kayaking in the Pacific Ocean waves. Those with a bit more knowledge might think you are kayaking inside Grays Harbor...but isn't that full of mud flats? Well, Ocean Shores has a surprising amount of waterways running all over the peninsula. There are specifically 23 miles of interconnecting fresh-water lakes and canals to explore. These waterways are fairly protected from the winds as well. An incredible amount of wildlife can be found, mostly waterfowl but the deer population in Ocean Shores is large and we saw several, including bucks with racks. These waterways are maintained by volunteers, mostly of the numerous residents who live along the shores. Electric motor boats are most commonly used by the residents but the speeds are enforced from 5 to 25 miles per hour in most places. There is at least one outfitter in town that rents canoes and kayaks, another that rents 10 person motor boats for larger groups. Ocean Shores is lucky to have this recreational resource, one that feels more like visiting a Florida community than anything in Washington State.

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