Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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222 | AUGUST 2015 nshoremag.com PLAY WATER SPORTS FOOTE BROTHERS CANOE & KAYAK Since 1955, birders, plant lovers, and fishermen have been making their way downriver thanks to the folks at Foote Brothers Canoe & Kayak. The family- owned and -operated rental facility offers shuttle service to drop-off points and waterway access to the Willowdale Dam on Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary, plus nearly 30 miles of navigable river. The sanctuary, wetlands, and two state forests are infinitely popular with outdoorsy types, and leaf peepers should be sure to paddle the river come fall—to float beneath scarlet red and sun-kissed yellow foliage is nothing short of divine. 230 Topsfield Rd., Ipswich, 978-356-9771, footebrotherscanoes.com R E A D E R S' C H O I C E P L U M I S L A N D K AYA K "Plum Island Kayak provided the best kayak tour I have ever been on. The staff was so friendly. They were very thorough about how to paddle, safety guidelines, and the route we would be taking. They definitely knew what they were talking about and cared whether or not we had a good time." –R.L. 92 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 978-462-5510, plumislandkayak.com