Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Up Coming Events:
Fri, Dec 12Feel miles away from it all in the Withlacoochee Forest. Take in winding views of this serene river surrounded by bald knee cypress and the colors of fall.
Multiple DatesFri, Dec 12Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
Wed, Dec 17Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Multiple Dates
Mon, Jan 12Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Wed, Jan 21This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
Mon, Feb 09Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.- Mon, Feb 09Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
- Wed, Feb 18Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Mon, Mar 098,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Wed, Mar 18This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.- Mon, Apr 13Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Wed, Apr 22This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Mon, May 11This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.- Wed, May 208,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
- Mon, Jun 08This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Wed, Jun 10This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
EVENTS
We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.
Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings!
Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!
We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time. There's something for everyone!
Full Moon Kayak Adventure
Wed, Oct 16
|Chassahowitzka River Campground
Don’t miss out on this special night time scenic sunset & full moon guided kayak adventure!
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2024, 5:45 PM – 8:15 PM
Chassahowitzka River Campground, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
About the event
Don’t miss out on this special night time sunset & full moon twilight kayak adventure!
We will paddle down the Chassahowitzka River to a primitive area where we have a great view of the evening sky. Along the way we will see a colorful scenic sunset through the palm trees and diverse natural swamp hammock.
Here we will sit back to watch the full moon rise above the trees.
The guide will give an educational interpretation about the moon, planets, constellations and how the native Indians and sailors used the night sky as a calendar and for navigating at night.
As we follow the light of the moon back up river, we will see bats, lightning bugs, bullfrog, alligator and raccoon eyes along the river bank. We often hear owls, frogs and crickets in the background. we never know what surprises we may encounter on this twilight adventure!
This is a very unique and adventurous night time kayaking experience! Meet like-minded kayakers.
Our Guides have many years of experience navigating this river at night. Safety always comes first along with a fun time.
This tour is not suitable for first time and or inexperienced kayakers
Kayak and all equipment is included.
We outfit our kayaks with the proper lights for safety and night time navigation regulations.
$50 Per Person ~ 2.5 Hour Adventure
Chassahowitzka River Campground
8600 W Miss Maggie Dr.
Homosassa, FL 34448
Call / Text: 352-422-1122
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