Our Experience Of Kayaking Rock Springs Run We’ve paddled quite a few spring runs by now. The most memorable of them were perhaps the amazing Weeki Wachee, wild and remote-feeling Juniper Springs, and Rainbow Springs. I had very little idea what to expect from Rock Springs run, and you know what? Sometimes having no expectations […]
Kayaking in Rivers and Canals
Hiking Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve And Exploring Nearby Sarasota
After canoeing to the Myakka River Deep Hole last year, where hundreds of Alligators congregate, the decision was made to return for more exploration of Myakka River State Park! This time we were hoping to expend a little less energy and hike the 2.2 miles to the lower lake in Myakka’s State Park Wilderness Preserve. The […]
Ocala National Forest – How To Do 3 Springs In One Day!
Ocala National Forest, just north of Orlando, is the second largest nationally protected forest in Florida with more than 600 springs, rivers and lakes. It is an area of outstanding beauty and serenity and perfect for visiting the crystal clear springs that seem to be at every turn! Alexander Springs Springs are classified by how much […]
Exploring The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Area
Operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum offers tours of the lighthouse and the grounds, as well as the opportunity to see the beautiful surrounding views of the Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River. The Beautiful Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse History Of The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Authorized in 1853 by Congress, the […]
Whiskey Creek – Kayaking Amongst Murder and Prohibition
Where? Whiskey Creek, a roughly 2 mile stretch of mangrove lined shallow canal, sits quietly in John U Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, just across from the mighty Port Everglades. It is nestled between the stunning natural (and largely very quiet) beach, and the intracoastal waterway. It’s very easy to miss. I have known […]
Get Eye To Eye With Alligators At Myakka River State Park’s Deep Hole
Sometimes you just stumble over a gem by accident. This is exactly what happened when we decided to stop for a ‘little look’ at Myakka River State Park, on a trip up the west coast of Florida last year. Myakka River State Park is located about nine miles east of I-75 in Sarasota in Sarasota County. […]
Kayaking the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River In Jupiter
If you want to see ‘old Florida’ and century old Cypress tree canopies and the wildlife accompanying this unique habitat, then this is a great day out. Provided you don’t mind a little exercise and possibly getting wet! The Loxahatchee river (Seminole for ‘turtle river’) paddling trail is about 8 miles long and a designated ‘National […]
Why VisitThe Shark Bite Capital of the World? New Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park
Why New Smyrna Beach? One good reason to choose New Smyrna Beach is that Orlando sucks. Ok, that’s perhaps a little harsh, I take it back. It’s just not for me and I apologize if you love Orlando. Nothing there for yours truly, except perhaps Gatorland! Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter, I don’t need you! So what […]