Selden Creek borders Selden Island, an island that is an untouched, pristine 640 acre Connecticut State Park, located in the town of Lyme. RiverQuest will cruise south down the Connecticut River from Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, into Selden Creek for a circumnavigation of Selden Island. While slowly cruising through this serene, peaceful creek, a naturalist/historian will point out flora and fauna and discuss the geology and history of the island and the bordering mainland. Cruising through the creek today is not much different than it was several hundred years ago. Enjoy the magic of the area. Look for bald eagles and other bird/wildlife. 

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Ralph Lewis will narrate about the geology of the CT River Valley during a Foliage, Sunset Cruise on RiverQuest. Join Ralph Lewis, former state geologist and members of the Lyme Public Hall as we cruise the river and learn about how it was formed and other interesting geological facts. We will depart from Eagle Landing Park, Haddam at 3:30pm return at approximately 6:30pm. Wine and specially prepared hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The price is $40 for members of the Lyme Public Hall, $45 for non-members. Proceeds support the Lyme Public Hall's programs. Reservations required.

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Join us aboard RiverQuest for our Fall Foliage Cruises. The foliage begins to change in late September and there will be color all through October.

Keep looking at our calendar to see when our "special" two hour Fall Foliage Cruises are posted. On these cruises, we will go north, towards Middletown. Bring your own picnic basket as you would on our Sunset Cruise. Check Calendar for details and prices.

On our regularly scheduled Daytime Cruises, we will still cruise south, where you will also see the beautiful changing foliage on the many varieties of trees along the lower Connecticut River. The cost for 1:30pm, 90 minute cruise, is $20 adults, $15 children. The cost for 12pm, 60 minute cruise, will be $15 adults, $10 children.

Always please check our Calendar to confirm departure days and times. Private charters take precedence.

RiverQuest will leave Haddam and cruise south down the Connecticut River to Selden Island where passengers will disembark onto this 640 acre island, the largest island in the state of Connecticut. In the late 1800’s, a huge granite quarry, that primarily supplied paving stones to New York City and Philadelphia, operated on Selden Island. A naturalist and historian will guide a hiking tour on the island pointing out wildlife, plant life, geology and will explain the fascinating stone quarrying history of the island. At the "top" of the island we will pause so that you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Connecticut River. The hike portion of the trip lasts about two hours (this includes stopping at points of interest) and is fairly strenuous, dress appropriately. Bring a lunch or a snack for the cruise back to Haddam.

CRUISE DATES: TBD. Please join our mailing list.

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Cruise quietly from RiverQuest's home berth in Haddam and observe Ospreys and Osprey nests located in various areas along the lower Connecticut River. Ospreys return from their southern wintering homes that are primarily in South and Central America around March 20th. They rebuild their nests on the many nesting platforms, day markers and trees along the river. Come aboard one of RiverQuest's scheduled cruises and watch the progress as the Ospreys rebuild their nests and begin nesting (early April) to the chicks as they evolve from newly hatched chicks (Mid-May) to adolescent chicks/fledglings (early July) flying proudly with their new found power of flight (August). A naturalist will be on board each cruise to educate you on the Osprey and any other bird/wildlife we may see on our journey.

CRUISE DATE:  TBD. Right now, come on one of our regular cruises and we will see ospreys.

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We look forward to our SEVENTH year! During the months of February and March.

For 2011, our seventh, "Eagle Season", cruise aboard RiverQuest from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam. Enjoy winter and very early spring while experiencing the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River. Although our primary mission is to observe dozens of migrating and resident Bald Eagles, we will also search for many other varieties of local winter wildlife. In the seven years that we have been running these popular Eagle Cruises, we have seen:

• Hawk species: Red Tailed, Red Shouldered, Rough Legged (both light and dark morph), Sharp Shinned, Northern Harrier and Cooper.
• Duck species: Common and Hooded Mergansers, Coot, Black, Wood, Ruddy, Scaup, Ring neck, Long Tail, Mallard and American Widgeon.
• Also: Great Cormorant, Grebe, Tundra Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, Harbor Seal, Herring Gull, Great Black Backed Gull, Ring Billed Gull, Mute Swan.