Kayaking to lunch reaps a savory reward in Island Park.

Paddle 2 miles across the calm waters of Middle Bay, where swans glide by and turtles pop their heads up to say hello, and your prize is a lobster roll that tastes like summer itself.

At Empire Kayaks, even first-timers can handle the 4-mile round trip to Jordan Lobster Farms, a dock-and-dine destination where fresh Maine lobster is the star.

"First-timers are out here all the time," said Gabrielle Fehling, who runs Empire Kayaks with her husband, Mike. "We give instruction with every rental. It’s a very doable area to kayak from." The trip might sound intimidating, she adds, but it’s entirely manageable. "You just have to paddle both ways, it’s not like you can float there."

It’s the kind of adventure that’s surprisingly easy, en

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