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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Florida’s Adventure Coast Rises After the Storm
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the resilient communities of Florida's Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee have come together in a remarkable display of strength and unity. While the hurricanes brought flooding and damages to many communities,
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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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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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Gear up for Winter in Florida!
While winter sends most of the country indoors, Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee comes alive with sunshine, cool breezes, and endless outdoor adventure. With comfortable temperatures in the low 70s, it’s the perfect time to paddle crystal-clear rivers,
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Reconnect with the Land and Yourself on Florida’s Adventure Coast
This August, celebrate National Wellness Month by slowing down, recharging your spirit, and embracing the natural rhythms of Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee. Whether you're looking for a digital detox, a rejuvenating farm stay, or fun new ways
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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
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.