Florida’s springs are beautiful, and they’re perfect for kayaking. Here are our personal favorite springs for kayaking. Many of these paddling sites are extremely popular, especially during warm weather and when school is out of session. If you plan to visit during a busy time, be sure to plan ahead and make reservations, if possible….
Fishing kayaks can be great tools to expand your fishing territory! Fishing kayaks do have some downsides compared to traditional fishing boats. But, fishing kayaks are useful and versatile; they’re often underestimated in the fishing community. If you’re interested in options to get on the water and fish away from shore, a fishing kayak may…
Florida is one of the world’s best places to kayak. There are an infinite number of places to paddle throughout the state, including oceans, rivers, lakes, swamps, natural springs and every other type of water. There are fun opportunities to explore and have real adventures. Florida has truly wild rivers and there are many places…
Kayaking in the Florida Keys is a great, affordable and accessible way for visitors and locals to experience the best part of the Keys: the water. There are many places to launch kayaks throughout the Keys. There are some common elements throughout the Keys, but each spot really offers a unique adventure. Some places to…
Citrus Blue Spring is beautiful and well worth a visit. It is relatively unknown when compared to other popular springs. One reason is that it’s only accessible via boat. It is located up a river, deep in a forest and the spring itself is surrounded by private property. Visitors should be aware of, and respect…
Manatees are one of the most famous animals in Florida, and are hugely popular. Manatee ecotourism brings large numbers of people to the Crystal River area and other manatee hotspots every year. Sadly, the large number of visitors and some irresponsible tour operators are endangering manatees, which are already imperiled and whose existence is threatened….
Kings Bay is a large, tidally-influenced estuary on Florida’s central Gulf coast. It’s located in Citrus County and covers approximately 600 acres. Kings Bay is an important and ecologically sensitive area. It is classified as an Outstanding Florida Water by the State of Florida. Crystal River and Kings Bay form a critically important environmental region….
Kayaking the Weeki Wachee River is one of the best things to do in Florida. The Weeki Wachee River is approximately seven miles long. It originates in the first magnitude Weeki Wachee Spring and eventually empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The width of the river varies. It is more than 40 feet wide in…
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