Overflowing with beautiful locations, Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee welcomes you to experience the Sunshine State’s best water-based activities. Reel in the fun of a fantastic Florida fishing trip, go canoeing and kayaking in unspoiled waterways, savor a scalloping excursion along the Gulf of Mexico, or watch gentle manatees drift in scenic springs and lazy rivers.
Paddling is one of our signature adventures on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee. Follow miles of popular canoeing and kayaking trails for an experience of Florida’s natural beauty that you won’t soon forget! Enjoy a great day on the water by renting from one of our kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard rentals, or launch your own vessel at a local park with canoe/kayak ramps. For a guided experience, explore with Get-up-and-Go Weeki Wachee, offering crystal clear kayaks and tours of the marsh at the mouth of the Weeki Wachee River.
Coastal paddling offers stunning views and a peaceful way to experience Florida’s natural coastline. Launch a kayak or canoe and discover the Bayport-Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail, a marked route connecting Bayport Park and Linda Pedersen Park on Florida’s Adventure Coast. At 1.7 miles one-way, go with the tide for an easy paddle or make it round-tip journey at 3.4 miles. Advanced paddlers can extend the trip to a full 4.8 miles by exploring the 1.4 mile Redfish Bayou Trail. Both Bayport Park and Linda Pedersen Park offer dedicated kayak and canoe launches, parking, restrooms, picnic areas and other amenities.
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Paddling to your next adventure on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Follow miles of popular canoeing and kayaking trails for an experience of Florida’s natural beauty that you won’t soon forget!
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22 Adventures Await in 2022 on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee, a nature lover’s paradise, offers extensive outdoor recreation opportunities as well as cultural attractions and historic museums. Here are 22 exciting adventures to make 2022 a memorable year.
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Exploring Nature’s Nurseries on Weeki Wachee’s Coastal Paddling Trail
The waterways on Florida’s Adventure Coast hold plenty of options for paddlers, from the wild Withlacoochee to the crystal-clear waters of Weeki Wachee. There is another trail however, that remains relatively unknown on Florida’s Adventure Coast, offering a unique “old
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Get Up and Go Kayaking on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee
Take in these amazing views in a 100% clear kayak with one of their three unique ecotour experiences! Their guided eco tours give you up-close-and-personal access to the beautiful wildlife and plant life! Come experience all Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki
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Reimagine Spring Break on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Ditch the crowds and forget the typical Spring Break chaos! On Florida’s Adventure Coast Brooksville – Weeki Wachee, visitors enjoy different kind of escape - where nature reigns supreme, and memories are made together, not just documented for social media.
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Watch for Manatees on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Manatees wander Florida’s waterways throughout the year, but November through April is officially known as Manatee Season in the sunshine state. As the Gulf of Mexico waters cool in the winter months, these warm-blooded mammals will move further inshore in
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Romantic Adventures – Date Ideas for Couples on Florida’s Adventure Coast
A vacation on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee offers an escape to crystal-clear springs, charming historic sites, and amazing sunsets to enjoy with your loved one. Here you are sure to discover a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature,
PADDLING ON FLORIDA’S ADVENTURE COAST, BROOKSVILLE-WEEKI WACHEE
SCENIC PADDLING
Further inland, scenic paddling with plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings can be enjoyed on the Withlacoochee River, a waterway Hernando de Soto traversed during his expeditions in the region in 1539. Recognized as a Florida Outstanding Waterway, the north-flowing river begins in the wetlands of the Green Swamp and charts a course largely through parks and natural areas.
There are plenty of ways to access the stunning waterway, including Lake Townsen Regional Park and the Silver Lake Recreation Area in the Withlacoochee State Forest.