Alafia River- This river meanders through beautiful oak and cypress woodlands. A moderate current and several small shoals make this a fun and exciting river! This tour is done in conjunction with the Hillsborough River on a weekend camping trip. Located 30 miles east of Tampa. Alexander Springs- Crystal clear water in a tropical setting. Abundant wildlife includes otter, alligators, limpkins, hawks, and bald eagles. This tour is part of a weekend camping trip. Located 30 miles east of Ocala. Arbuckle Creek- Just another pretty Florida creek with lots of wildlife, including deer, hawks, owls, numerous egrets, and friendly Florida gators. You may even see cattle in the water or grazing along the banks as the creek flows through a large ranch. Located 10 miles east of the city of Sebring. Blackwater Creek- Flowing through the heart of the Seminole State Forest, access to this creek is limited. Expect excellent scenery and abundant wildlife on this spring fed water trail.This tour is part of a weekend camping trip in the Seminole State Forest. Located 20 miles west of the city of Sanford. Blue Cypress Lake- Enjoy spectacular scenery as we paddle among the majestic cypress trees that grow 200-300 yards into the lake. Hundreds of osprey gather here to nest in the tree tops from late winter into spring. Also seen are otter, limpkins, herons, and alligators. Located 30 miles west of Vero Beach. Cayo Costa State Park- Miles of beaches, acres of pine forest, and oak and palm hammocks adorn this island in the Gulf of Mexico. Paddle the surrounding mangrove trails, go fishing, and collect shells during our weekend of camping on the island. Abundant marine life includes dolphin, frigate birds,egrets, herons, ibis, and osprey. Located 7 miles offshore from Fort Myers. Econlockhatchee River- This beautiful river is shaded by cypress trees which give way to high sandy banks with oak trees and seasonal wildflowers. Moderate current makes for an easy downstream paddle. Located 30 miles northeast of Orlando. Everglades National Park- Lodging trips to the Everglades are based from the Ivey House Bed & Breakfast in Everglades City. The trip includes three days kayaking, two nights lodging and all meals. We will kayak the Turner River, Halfway Creek, Wilderness Waterway and the Sea of Grass. Camping trips are on a section of the Wilderness Waterway for three days and two nights. Starting out from the city of Chokoloskee, we will camp one night at the Lopez River ground site, and night two on an island ( Rabbit Key) at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Three days kayaking , camping equipment ( if needed) and all meals included. The Everglades trips are offered during the months of Jan. Feb.& March. 10,000 Islands - Island camping in the Gulf of Mexico. From Chokoloskee, we will kayak among the numerous coastal mangrove islands. Excellent fishing and beautiful sunsets. Three days kayaking, two nights camping, and all meals included. Offered during the months of Jan. Feb. & March. Flamingo/Everglades National Park- The eastern side of the park offers trails through freshwater marsh and saltwater mangrove tunnels. Observe wading and shore birds gathered in abundance while kayaking on Florida Bay. This trip, based from Flamingo Lodge, includes three days kayaking, two nights lodging and all meals. Offered during the months of Jan. Feb. & March. Located 70 miles southwest of Miami. Florida Keys- Lodging two nights at the beautifully landscaped Bay Breeze Motel in Tavernier, we will explore the clear waters of the upper keys. Kayaking options include Indian Key State Historical Site, Lignumvitae Key, John Pennekamp State Park, and Long Key State Park. Kayak Florida Bay directly from the motel's beach. Fisheating Creek - Florida's prettiest creek! Kayak a gentle current downstream through intimate cypress forests which open occasionally to long narrow ponds. Excellent scenery. Wildlife includes hawks, alligators, turtles, kites, herons & ibis. Located west of Lake Okeechobee off Hwy 27. Full Moon Paddle & Island Cookout - Join us for an easy paddle to an island in the Indian River Lagoon. On the island, enjoy a dinner of grilled salmon or chicken, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, garlic bread, and dessert. We finish with a beautiful paddle under the full moon. Trip starts and ends at MacWilliams Park in Vero Beach. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park - Kayak the backcountry waterways and islands adjacent to the state park. Mangrove trails, abundant bird life, dolphin, stingrays, and more! Located 15 miles south of Vero Beach off Hwy A-1-A. Hillsborough River - Kayak the wilderness sections of this scenic river. Enjoy the lazy flow of this downstream paddle through lush oak and cypress forests. A common site is the hundreds of white Ibis that inhabit the river. The river is also known for it's lazy Florida gators, sunning themselves on fallen trees or laying along the river bank. Located 20 miles northeast of Tampa. Indian River Lagoon- Kayak the most diverse estuary in North America. The Lagoon is home to over 4000 species of animals and plants, including Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, West Indian Manatee, 700 varieties of fish, 300 species of birds, Loggerhead Turtles and Green Turtles. We can cover a variety of habitats by kayak including the grassflats, mangrove islands and spoil islands. Several locations along the lagoon are explored, including MacWilliams Park in Vero Beach, Round Island Park in south Vero Beach, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Sebastian, and Riverview Park in Sebastian. Juniper Springs - The cool crystal clear water is always a treat on those hot summer days. Otter and deer are a common sight on Juniper Springs Run. The tree canopy shades up to 75 percent of the creek, adding to the cooling effect of the spring water. This trip is part of a weekend of camping in the Ocala National forest. Located in the Ocala National Forest 20 miles east of the city of Ocala. Lake Kissimmee State Park- Paddle the shoreline and marshes of Lake Kissimmee. Home to a wide variety of birds including bald eagles, osprey, snail kites, sandhill cranes, whooping cranes, and wading birds. Otter and alligators are also common. Located 10 miles east of the city of Lake Wales. Loxahatchee River- This river is one of the most scenic in southern Florida. Completely canopied by towering cypress and oak trees, it twists and turns its way through the forest. Two log dams on the river make small waterfalls that are fun to run! Wildlife sightings include alligator and barred owl. Located west of the city of Jupiter. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge- Kayak the Haulover Canal area which connects the Indian River Lagoon to Mosquito Lagoon. A rookery island supports abundant birdlife including roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, brown pelicans, herons, egrets,ibis, and cormorants. Manatee are often sighted in the canal. Located in Titusville. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge- The nations first wildlife refuge, Pelican Island supports a large variety of birds on and around the rookery island including hundreds of white pelicans in season, brown pelicans, woodstorks (nesting in spring), herons, egrets, ibis, anhingas, cormorants, osprey, and kingfishers. Dolphin and stingray are commonly seen. Located 10 miles north of Vero Beach. Oklawaha River- Paddling north- and downstream- you can enjoy the majestic Ocala National Forest that borders the river. Wildlife sightings include wild monkeys, alligators, turtles, barred owls, and hawks.This tour is part of a weekend of camping in the Ocala National Forest. Located 15 miles east of the city of Ocala. Peace River- Flowing more than 90 miles through forest and cattle ranches, the Peace River is one of Florida's best rivers to paddle. Single day trips, as well as multi-day camping trips, offer the opportunity to sieve for fossils and sharks teeth. Located south of the city of Bartow. Saint Lucie River- Enjoy a paddle on the south fork of this scenic river as it narrows and winds its way to a beautiful oak hammock. Wildlife sightings include manatee, alligator, otter. and turtles. Located west of the city of Stuart. Sebastian River- A short-lived but scenic river lined with tropical foliage. Paddle the South Prong, which starts out narrow and slowly opens up as you meander downstream, or the North Prong, which borders the Sebastian River Buffer Preserve. Manatee sightings common. located 15 miles north of Vero Beach in the city of Sebastian. Silver River- Silver Springs, with a magnitude of 750 million gallons of water per day, feeds this crystal clear river. Visibility to the 30 foot depths reveal flowing grasses and preserved fallen trees. Wildlife abounds, including wild monkeys, alligators, turtles, garr, turkeys, herons, cormorants, and otter. Done as a weekend of kayaking in the Ocala National Forest, we lodge in luxurious cabins located in Silver River State Park. Located 10 miles east of the city of Ocala. Turkey Creek- Should be called Turtle Creek! Pretty waterway that follows naturalized canals into the wooded and winding Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Wildlife sightings include manatee, alligators, TURTLES, garr, and a variety of birds. Located 25 miles north of Vero Beach in the city of Palm Bay. Turner River- Considered to be one of the finest trails in the Everglades, the river passes through several mangrove tunnels and a large marshland of sawgrass as it flows through the mangrove marshes on its way to Chokoloskee Bay. This river is included in the Everglades National Park tour. Wekiva River- This tour is part of a weekend kayaking/camping trip based in the beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park. The Wekiva River flows through a lush and tropical wooded river basin. From canopied forest to open marsh areas, this kayak trip is a true Florida experience. Located 15 miles northwest of Orlando. |
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