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 America, 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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Find Adventure and Natural Beauty at these Five Preserves on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee – Hernando Beach
Noted as being ‘environmentally sensitive lands,’ preserves offer some of the richest biodiversity and beautiful landscapes in Hernando County. Enjoy a natural escape with family and friends, whether by walking, hiking, cycling or even horseback riding. Although they all make
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Press Pause: Find Your Soft Reset on Florida’s Adventure Coast
Sometimes life asks for a pause. Not a hard stop, not a major change—just a gentle shift, a “soft reset” to clear the mind, recharge the spirit, and reconnect with what matters most. On Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville - Weeki
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Relax and Reconnect with Nature on the Bayport – Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail
Some of the best places to paddle in Florida are the quietest - places where you can imagine what this beautiful state may have looked like long, long ago, before it even had the name ‘Land of Flowers.’
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Plan your Summer Escape to Florida’s Adventure Coast
When summer arrives on Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville–Weeki Wachee, it brings more than just sunshine—it opens the door to authentic Florida adventures that are equal parts wild, relaxing, and one-of-a-kind.
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Plan for Vacation Day: Discover Florida’s Adventure Coast
Did you know that Americans left over 700 million vacation days unused last year? National Plan for Vacation Day (on the last Tuesday of January) is a reminder to reclaim your time off and prioritize your well-being. You can start
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7 Mother’s Day Adventures in Brooksville and Weeki Wachee
When it comes to mom (or the mother figures in your life), we know she deserves the best! Treat her to an unforgettable day that shows how much you truly appreciate her, whether by taking her out for brunch and
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.