Spend a Day at the Great Bay Estuary in Greenland, NH
The Great Bay Estuary in Greenland is a fabulous place to enjoy a pristine natural environment along New Hampshire’s coast. The Estuary is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), and it is a state owned and managed, protected coastal area. The Reserve at Great Bay encompasses more than 25,000 acres of water and uplands areas.
The Great Bay Discovery Center is the perfect place to begin your visit to the Estuary. You can explore interpretive educational exhibits to learn about the Great Bay Estuary, its habitats and the animals that live here. There is a touch tank featuring horseshoe crabs, snails and other creatures, and you can also learn about salmon migration, tides and much more.
You can stroll the trail and boardwalk at the Great Bay Discovery Center to visit several of the Estuary’s habitats in person. Freshwater wetlands, upland hardwood forests, and salt marsh areas are some of the habitats you’ll explore on your walk. There is a replica of a 19th century gundalow at the Discovery Center to board, and birders can watch for osprey, waterfowl, eagles and other birds here.
In addition to walking at the Discovery Center, there are many other places to hike at the Great Bay Estuary. Adams Point provides excellent views of the Great and Little Bays, and you can walk an interpretive trail here that focuses on the cultural history of the area.
If you’ve always wanted to try kayaking, the Great Bay Estuary presents the perfect opportunity. You can take a special kayaking tour of the Estuary with Interpretive Naturalists from the Great Bay Discovery Center. No experience is necessary, and you will learn basic kayaking skills before you explore some very secluded and beautiful areas of the Estuary.
There are many excellent bird watching opportunities available at the Estuary. Adams Point is an excellent place to watch for bald eagles, and you can view an osprey nesting platform at Chapman’s Landing. There are many endangered and threatened birds to spot at Great Bay, and it is an important migratory stopover and wintering area for many thousands of birds. Sandy Point is an excellent place to watch for neotropical migrant birds.
Hiking, kayaking and bird watching are just three ways you can enjoy spending time at the Great Bay Estuary. You can watch boats, fish, or participate in one of the many special events and programs held at Great Bay year round.
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