The Rookery Bay Reserve’s eco-tour program has snagged the #1 spot for best kayak tours in the nation! There’s a history of award winning here, with Rookery Bay earning a #1 spot on Trip Advisor and Best of the Gulf Shore for Water Sports Recreation. 

The Friends of Rookery Bay partner with Rising Tide Explorers on marketing, customer service, access, and providing educational training programs to Rising Tide staff, who in turn lead all tours and manage rentals.

“This is a win-win for everyone,” says Athan Barkoukis, director of the friends group. “This makes Rising Tide’s capacity that much greater, and we can educate more people while bringing in funding to support the Friends and Reserve.”