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Black Creek North Fork Kayak Guide | Florida Paddle Notes
Location: The section of North Fork Black Creek that we paddled today is located in Clay County, beginning in Jennings State Forest and flowing southeast to Middleburg. Launch Point: Indian Ford Recreation Area, located in Jennings State Forest.
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Read article →Bulow Creek, N. Florida Paddling. E-Z Map, Photos, First-hand Report.
Distance: 11 miles; 6.5 mile paddling trail Location: Flagler County (Flagler Beach) Difficulty: Easy to moderate Tidal: Yes Launch points: Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park, Walter Boardman Bridge, Smith Creek Landing.
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Read article →St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
Photographers, bird watchers and nature explorers can access and enjoy over 60 miles if multi-use trails on foot, horseback or bicycle. Canoeing, boating and fishing are popular activities on the St.
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Read article →Yellow River, Paddling Florida Panhandle. Map, Photos, Launches. PaddleFlorida.net
Distance: 54 mile Designated Paddling Trail (total 118 miles in Alabama and Florida) Location: Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties (Crestview, Milton and Milligan) Difficulty: Easy to moderate Tidal: No Launch points: CR 2 Bridge, Milligan Park, Rivers Edge RV Park, Guest Lake Ramp, Log Lake Ramp, ...
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Read article →Holmes Creek Paddling Trail, Florida Panhandle. E-Z Map, Photos.
7.3 miles from Vernon along SR 79 to Millers Ferry Road, then 7.3 miles to Hammock and Live Oak Landing Roads for another 2.5 miles to the landing. Concrete boat ramp with a steep drop-off, kayak/canoe launch, picnic tables, port-a-potty, parking. ... With more than 50 documented springs, the ...
added Aug 23, 2026
Read article →Paddle Georgia 2025 Spring on the St. Marys - Georgia Rivers
Marys winds some 130 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp, forming the distinctive thumb along the Georgia-Florida border before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean between Cumberland and Amelia islands. Expect snow white sandbars, mysterious backwater sloughs and abundant wildlife...
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Read article →Home - Shell Key Preserve
Clear Kayak Tours are offered in small groups and hosted by a wildlife guide while paddling through Shell Key Preserve. Tierra Verde Boat Rentals has deck boat, fishing boat, and jet-ski rentals available as is located right near Shell Key Preserve!
added Aug 19, 2026
Read article →Cockroach Bay, Kayaking Natural Tampa Bay. E-Z Map. 15+ Photos, PaddleFlorida.net
Launch points: Boat ramp, Cockroach Bay Road (See map) Nearby points of interest: Little Manatee River State Park, Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park ... Most people paddle on the marked trails, but more paddling is available around the Bay and islands dotting the area…
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Read article →Paddling at Ochlockonee River | Florida State Parks
There is an accessible kayak launch available at the boat ramp where boaters or kayakers can launch into a tributary of the Ochlockonee River, allowing easy access for fishing or exploring either upstream or downstream.
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Read article →Choctawhatchee Paddling Guide
overnight camping, restrooms, canoe/kayak racks and a more accessible canoe/kayak launch. For · reservations for the camping pavilions, call Walton County Parks and Recreation at 850-892-8700. ... Lodging along the river is available about 2 miles downstream from the trail’s end at Cowford Landing a…
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Read article →Wakulla River • Visit Tallahassee
18 miles south to State Rd. 98 (Coastal Hwy.) turn right follow to the west 2 miles. It is located on the left side before the bridge at the Wakulla River. Amenities: Kayak, paddle boarding and canoe rentals are available at the City of St. Marks Wakulla River Park launch point.
added Aug 12, 2026
Read article →Anclote Key Preserve: Dazzling island camping for boaters
Anclote Key Preserve State Park is in the Gulf off Tarpon Springs, three miles over open water and accessible only by boat. The four-mile-long island is an especially popular destination for weekend kayakers with five miles of pristine white-sand beaches and offshore sandbars. Only experienced kayak…
added Aug 10, 2026
Read article →Egan's Creek Kayak Tour - Kayak Amelia Island -Amelia Adventures
For Egan’s Creek we recommend kayakers to be at least 15 years of age to paddle their own single kayak. For children 14 and below we recommend pairing them in a tandem with an adult or other confident paddler. No. We prepare the day before for your tour and will be arriving with a preloaded ...
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Read article →Alafia River Paddle Guide – Access & Map Info
Launch for this Paddle: Alderman’s Ford Park Canoe Launch, 9625 Canoe Launch Loop, Lithia, Fl. 33547 There is a fee of $2.00 per vehicle. Take Out: Lithia Springs Park, 3932 Lithia Springs Road, Lithia, FL 33547.
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Read article →Wilderness Trip Planner - Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Read article →Little Manatee River State Park | Florida State Parks
The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the rare ecosystems found within the park, including sand pine and oak scrub and oxbow wetlands, ...
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Read article →Steinhatchee River Paddling Trail Guide
Counties, entering the Gulf of Mexico along the Big Bend coastline between the small towns of Jena and · Steinhatchee. It begins as a shady meandering waterway just below a limestone ledge that creates the · picturesque and historic Steinhatchee Falls. The upper stretches of the river are pristine a…
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Read article →Favorite boardwalk reopens at Fakahatchee Strand near Everglades City
The East River is a beautiful kayak trail winding through mangrove tunnels and lakes filled with birds and alligators. It’s part of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.
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Read article →Return to the Kissimmee River: Restored Historic Waterway is Now Open to Paddlers - Live Wildly
Now that a $1 billion multi-year ... us to embark together. Several new campsites have been developed by the South Florida Water Management District in an effort to create a new Florida paddling trail....
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Read article →Spruce Creek Preserve: Trails, Waterways, and Wild Florida
Kayakers launch from Spruce Creek Park or the Rose Bay Boat Ramp, paddling upstream into the preserve. The water is dark, soft, and full of reflections. Cypress knees poke through like candle flames.
added Jul 27, 2026
Read article →Pellicer Creek, North Florida Paddling. E-Z Map, Photos. PaddleFlorida.net
Augustine, flows about 6 miles from west of I-95 to the Matanzas River. The designated paddling trail runs 3.5 miles between Faver-Dykes State Park and Princess Place Preserve. The Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve with its undisturbed salt marsh is one of the most pristine estuarine/riverine ...
added Jul 25, 2026
Read article →Sopchoppy River Paddling Trail, FL Panhandle. E-Z Map, Photos. PaddleFlorida.net.
A 15-mile paddling trail runs from Oak Park Cemetery Bridge (FR 343) to the US 319 bridge, though the river can be paddled further at each end. Upriver, the river is remote and undeveloped - twisting the turning, with obstacles to be maneuvered. The cypress formations and 10-15 feet high limestone .…
added Jul 23, 2026
Read article →Aucilla River National Recreation Trail, north Florida - American Trails
The river's unusual geology, long ... “Special Waters,” part of the “Outstanding Florida Waterway Program” and is a state-designated paddling trail popular with paddlers and anglers....
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Read article →Coldwater Creek, FL Panhandle paddling - Paddle Florida
This lovely creek is mostly spring fed, which keeps the water cold (leading to its name) with clear shallow water and one of the swiftest currents in Florida (3+ mph). The bottom is sand or river rock, with many sand bars for stretching, picnicking, or camping. Due to the shallow water, there ...
added Jul 20, 2026
Read article →Jacksonville.gov - The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
The 46,000 acre preserve includes historic sites, undisturbed natural areas, vistas across salt marsh and forested uplands. Water-based activities include boating, fishing and kayaking.
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Read article →C: Big Bend / The Nature Coast — Florida Paddling Trails Association
The most remote coastal region north of the Everglades, paddlers will enjoy unmarred vistas of salt marsh, tree islands and winding tidal creeks. Small coastal trail towns with rich histories add a cultural flavor.
added Jul 16, 2026
Read article →Perdido River: Paddling a Pristine Blackwater River - Alabama Scenic River Trail
Trips for canoeing, kayaking, tubing are available on Perdido River in the Cantonment Florida area. Trips can be scheduled for overnight 11 miles trip, day trips for 11 or 9 miles. Please give us a call to schedule your trip (day and time).
added Jul 15, 2026
Read article →Homosassa River, W. Florida Paddling with Manatees. E-Z Map, 40+ Photos. PaddleFlorida.net
The Homosassa River is fed by Homosassa Springs, and flows 8 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This is a prime manatee viewing area, the water around the spring maintains 72 degrees and manatee inhabit the area year-round. Because the mineral content of the water resembles salt water, both freshwater ...
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Read article →Salt Springs Recreation Area | Camping, Swimming & Kayaking in Ocala National Forest
Yes, the Salt Springs Run is a ... a lush subtropical corridor with excellent wildlife viewing, including wading birds, turtles, and occasionally manatees during winter months....
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Read article →Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Beginning at Big Lagoon State Park ... Park near the Georgia state line in Fernandina Beach, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (commonly referred to as the CT) is a 1,515-mile sea kayaking paradise....
added Jul 11, 2026
Read article →Tomoka River Paddling Trail, Ormond Beach, FL. E-Z Map, 20+ Photos.
You are here > Home > East-Central Florida > Tomoka River Paddling Trail Trip report: December 2016 · The Tomoka River Paddling Trail is about 13 miles one-way, flowing north from SR40 to the Tomoka Basin (Halifax River). We visited launches and scouted from within the State Park.
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Read article →Kayak Tours & Rentals | Kayaking Silver Springs Florida
Silver Springs is one of the few places in Florida where Rhesus Macaque monkeys live wild along the shoreline. These monkeys were introduced by a concessionaire to highlight his very popular jungle cruise back in the mid 1930’s. They were put on an Island named Cypress Island, and the concessionaire…
added Jul 8, 2026
Read article →Kayaking the Weeki Wachee River – Florida Hikes
Launching from Rogers Park with guided trips and/or rentals, you are paddling upstream against a strong current. Plan accordingly. Rentals are available from Kayaks and Attractions, 352-796-2289 or The Kayak Shack, 352-610-4169 · While you’re ...
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Read article →Atsena Otie island: Cedar Key’s easy, fun, scenic kayak trip
It is amazing, then, that you can kayak 20 minutes over Gulf waters from the Cedar Key beach to a ghost town that is even more historic, an island called Atsena Otie. It’s a wonderful half-day outing with easy kayaking, splendid scenery, scads ...
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Read article →Plan Your Paddling Trip - Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Weeki Fresh Water Adventures is the only kayak and stand-up paddle board rental facility located in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Whether you’re paddling for adventure or relaxation, your float down 2.8 miles of the tranquil, crystal-clear Weeki Wachee River will take your breath away ...
added Jul 4, 2026
Read article →Withlacoochee River is a gorgeous Florida kayaking trail
It starts in the Green Swamp near Orlando and meanders largely through state forest and undeveloped land for 141 miles to empty into the Gulf at Yankeetown. The state-designated kayak trail from Lacoochee to Dunnellon is 76 miles.
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Read article →Weeki Wachee Kayaking
The Weeki Wachee River has an average ... the definition of paradise. We launch you from our launch point. Paddle up the river as far as you'd like to explore....
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Read article →Hillsborough River State Park | Florida State Parks
From fishing in the Hillsborough River to hiking or biking on the trails or picnicking under pavilions built in the 1930s, there is something for everyone here. Besides enjoying a living history lesson, visitors can view Class II river rapids, which are rare in Florida, and canoe or kayak along the …
added Jun 30, 2026
Read article →Kayak the Estero River at Koreshan State Park, Estero, Florida
Go to the Koreshan State Park. The fee is $5 per car + $4 to access the boat ramp. (If you don't have your own, you can rent kayaks and canoes from the park or from Estero River Tackle & Canoe Outfitters).
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Read article →Chipola River Paddling Trail | The Ovens and Maund Spring | The WFSU Ecology Blog
We kayak down the Chipola River in north Florida, stopping to explore a cave called the Ovens, and have lunch alongside a spring.
added Jun 26, 2026
Read article →Shingle Creek, Paddling Gem Near Disney. E-Z Map, 50+ Photos. PaddleFlorida.net
It flows about 20 miles past the International Drive tourist area south to Kissimmee, and then to Lake Toho where its waters continue their 300+ mile journey to The Everglades and Florida Bay. The stream and surrounding area are protected wetlands due to their importance to Everglades restoration ..…
added Jun 24, 2026
Read article →On Ocklawaha River, kayak a river environmentalists saved
The Ocklawaha River delivered, and I recommend it as one of Florida’s less well-known kayaking destinations. There’s a steady current, so with livery service and a one-way route, it was an easy and relaxing paddle. Fallen trees and limbs have been cut to allow small boats to pass. Much of the Oklawa…
added Jun 23, 2026
Read article →Weedon Island Kayaking Trails, St. Petersburg FL. Map, 40+ Photos. PaddleFlorida.net
South Paddling Trail - Launch to Trail - Mile 1, Markers 1 - 10 - Miles 2-3, Markers 10 - 34 - Mile 4, Marker 34 to Launch ... The south trail is the more popular route. Located entirely within the preserve, it features some of the best mangrove tunnels this side of the Everglades.
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Read article →The Great Calusa Blueway - Visit Fort Myers - Kayaking & Canoeing in SW FL
Phase 1 Trail Map: Estero Bay Download PDF Phase 2 Trail Map: Pine Island and Matlacha Pass Download PDF Phase 3 Trail Map: Caloosahatchee River and its Tributaries Download PDF Download Great Calusa Blueway App for iPhone ... Explore frequently asked questions. ... Kids pick up the skills and excit…
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Read article →Lido Mangrove Tunnels Tour | Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures
The Lido Mangrove Tunnels Tour is ideal for all ages. For children, we have smaller life vests and lighter paddles. We also suggest tandem (double) kayaks, so that an adult can sit in the back of the same kayak with his/her child and help with ...
added Jun 19, 2026
Read article →Wacissa River Springs - Visit Natural North Florida
Along the river are 22 different springs to explore. The river itself is actually recognized as a state paddling trail, making it safe, clean and frequented by nature lovers of all kinds, including bird watchers.
added Jun 18, 2026
Read article →Santa Fe River Paddle Guide - Florida Paddle Notes
Due to the numerous springs the water temperature is usually around 72 °F, especially close to the springs. A 26 mile Designated Paddling Trail runs from High Springs to Branford at the Suwannee River.
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Read article →Alexander Spring Run, Ocala National FL Forest Paddling. E-Z Map, 35+ Photos.
The paddling trail runs from the Alexander Springs Recreation Area to the FR52 Landing, a distance of about 6.5 miles. Unlike nearby Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs immediately opens up into a wide, slow-flowing run. There is no regular shuttle service between landings, so for most visitors ...
added Jun 16, 2026
Read article →Rock Springs Kings Landing Kayak Tour | Get Up and Go Kayaking
Rock Springs Run at Kings Landing is a truly unique and stunning location for kayaking, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a clear kayak with Get Up And Go Kayaking.
added Jun 15, 2026
Read article →Bioluminescence kayaking: Florida magic on Mosquito Lagoon
Because of this tour’s safety orientation, I would be fine with taking older children on this trip. Mosquitoes weren’t bad on our trip, but we did spray with repellent and recommend that you both use it and bring it. (It is, after all, called the Mosquito Lagoon.) You could do this trip yourself wit…
added Jun 12, 2026
Read article →Big Cypress National Preserve | TURNER RIVER PADDLE TRIP |
Ranger-led canoe trip on the Turner River at Big Cypress National Preserve · The first mangrove tunnel takes about fifteen minutes to get through. Since just about everyone paddling the Turner River covers this section, it is well maintained.
added Jun 11, 2026
Read article →Kayaking at Myakka River State Park, Florida. E-Z Map, 60+ Photos. First-hand Report.
The Myakka River, a Florida "Wild ... Park and the best recreational paddling is here. Famous for the large number of alligators, birds also abound, including the most roseate spoonbills we've seen....
added Jun 10, 2026
Read article →Econlockhatchee River, Florida Kayaking. E-Z Map, 25+ Photos. PaddleFlorida.net
Distance: 36 miles, 19 mile state designated paddling trail from the CR 419 bridge to Lake Harney (SR 46 bridge) Location: Orange and Seminole Counties Difficulty: Easy to moderate Tidal: No Launch points: SR 50 (Bithlo); CR 419 bridge, Snow Hill Road (Chuluota/Geneva), SR 46 bridge (C.S. Lee Park) …
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Read article →Legendary Fisheating Creek kayaking lives up to hype
On our second visit to Fisheating Creek, we paddled about four miles east, which is downstream, from the outpost to a widening of the river called Paradise Lake. There was 2.1 feet of water, which turned out to be plenty. We had to walk over only one sandbar. It was an absolutely stunning trip: The …
added Jun 8, 2026
Read article →Blue Spring Run, St. Johns River Kayaking. E-Z Map, 50+ Photos.
Blue Springs Run, St. Johns River Kayaking, Manatee Refuge, Blue Spring State Park, Florida. E-Z Google Map (No Sign-ins Req.) 50+ Photos,. Find Launch, Kayak, Canoe Rentals, Tours. PaddleFlorida.net
added Jun 7, 2026
Read article →Blackwater River | Join the Adventure Today — Paddle Florida
Explore the scenic Blackwater River with Paddle Florida through guided paddling trips, river parks, and educational programs in Florida's Panhandle.
added Jun 6, 2026
Read article →Weeki Wachee, FL Clear Kayak Tours | Get Up and Go Kayaking
Come experience the beauty of Florida’s Weeki Wachee River + estuary on a guided clear kayak ecotour! Located near Tampa, St. Petersburg + Clearwater the Weeki Wachee River our clear kayaks offer stunning views of this spring-fed river from its clearwater to its abundant wildlife like manatees!
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Read article →Wakulla river - Visit Natural North Florida
Look carefully for manatee at the US 98 bridge and around an island mid-way on the river, just before the power lines. Paddlers can choose between two bridges south of Wakulla Springs State Park to access the river.
added Jun 5, 2026
Read article →Rainbow River Canoe, Kayak, & Pontoon Boat Rentals | Dunnellon, FL | Rainbow River Canoe & Kayak
Located at the confluence of the Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River, we offer you the unique opportunity to canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or take a pontoon trip down two of the finest rivers in Florida!
added Jun 5, 2026
Read article →Loxahatchee River: Kayak a wild, scenic river in South Florida
It’s federally protected with a “wild and scenic river” designation, and, wow, does the Loxahatchee River ever earn those adjectives. The scenery is spectacular. The alligators, turtles and birds that thrive here are as wild as they come.
added Jun 4, 2026
Read article →Kayak Tours & Rentals | Kayaking Silver Springs Florida
Silver Springs kayaking is truly incredible! Get a chance to see wild monkeys, manatees, and so much more. Kayaking Florida operates kayak tours, kayak rentals, clear kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals in Silver Springs State Park.
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Read article →Paddling Juniper Run in the Ocala National Forest | Adventures of Mom
Playing the “limbo” game under a palm tree on the Juniper Run paddle trail. Juniper Run Paddle Trail is located in the Juniper Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest at: 26701 FL-40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
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Read article →Suwannee River camping: Comfy shelters for kayakers, canoeists
For the Upper Suwannee, there are two main outfitters –Suwannee Canoe Outpost in Live Oak, which we used for this multi-day trip, and American Canoe Adventure in White Springs, which we have used for day paddles.
added Jun 3, 2026
Read article →Wekiva River, Central FL Kayaking. E-Z Map, 50+ Photos, Rentals, Tours.
To launch (next to the boardwalk) requires wheels or dragging your kayak or canoe downhill about 100 yards (and consequently, back uphill after your paddle). For that reason, we launched from Katie's Landing. No fee. ... The abundant wildlife include the usual alligators, turtles, birds, and fish. B…
added Jun 3, 2026
Read article →Chassahowitzka River Kayaking Springs | Landed Fishing
Nestled in the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast, the Chassahowitzka River, affectionately known as “The Chaz,” offers a kayaking experience that feels like a journey back in time to Old Florida.
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Read article →Peace River: Kayaking here is a special Florida adventure
It is lined with oak trees hung with Spanish moss and cypress trees and knees. Campers can do multi-day paddles and feel they’re in the wild (though civilization is not far away.)
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Read article →Paddling - Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Park at the South Entrance where you will be transported by van or bus to the North Canoe/Kayak Launch to start your trip. Paddle with the gentle current of the Ichetucknee to Last Takeout, where ...
added Jun 1, 2026
Read article →Embark on Your Kayaking Journey of Three Sisters Springs Today!
This all-inclusive swim with manatees tour includes your choice of a kayak or paddleboard, all accessories and a local guide! Our tour is the ONLY combination tour in Crystal River where you kayak AND Swim with manatees.
added May 31, 2026
Read article →All Tours & Rentals - Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours
... Cast your line in search of snook, redfish, or tarpon from a kayak with space for all your gear. ... Take a week-long adventure through the 100-mile Wilderness Waterway through the Ten Thousand Islands.
added May 31, 2026
Read article →The Best Kayaking and Paddleboarding in the Florida Keys: Tours, Spots, and More! | Scho & Jo
Kayaks can be launched from the day-use area and the campground. You can get paddle trail maps from the ranger station. There are also ranger-led kayaking tours every Friday at 10 am that educate attendees on why the mangroves are such a vital ...
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Read article →Indian River Lagoon in Florida | Paddling.com
On Feb 21-22, myself and 4 hardy paddlers explored (and conquered) the Indian River Lagoon from Fort Pierce to Sebastian. We put in at the boat ramp at the northeast end of the North Bridge. There are 2 nice canoe/kayak launches and overnight parking is permitted.
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Read article →Indian River Lagoon Paddleboard Tour | Cocoa Kayaking
Use promo code SPRINGBREAKSPECIAL for 30% off for all guided kayak and paddleboarding tours! ... Get a SUP lesson and tour off the grid onto Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. You’ll paddle among manatees and dolphins and see amazing birds native to the area!
added May 31, 2026
Read article →Great Kayaking Spots in Florida | VISIT FLORIDA
The Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail, a series of designated, primitive campsites that stretches for 105 glorious, wild miles from the Aucilla River Lighthouse in the north to the Suwannee River, is the first segment of a trail that circumnavigates ...
added May 31, 2026
Read article →Kayaking & Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Tours Near Orlando, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Melbourne Florida! - Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals & Eco Tours
Conveniently located near Orlando, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island and Melbourne Florida! Also offering kayak and paddleboard rentals!
added May 31, 2026
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