Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Up Coming Events:
Mon, Dec 08Feel 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.
Wed, Dec 10It's Manatee Season! Hit the water just as the sunrises. Early bird gets the worm and sees the most wildlife. Relaxing way to start your day.- 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!
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 Paddle
Mon, Oct 06
|Homosassa, Florida
Take in a scenic sunset, then watch the Full Moon rise above the palms!
Time & Location
Oct 06, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Homosassa, Florida, 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
About the event
Journey down the Chassahowitzka River during the golden hour, where we will see a variety of wildlife enjoying the last rays of sunshine. As the sunsets, we'll immerse ourselves in our scenic surroundings while we watch the Full Moon rise above the palm trees. As we follow the moonlight back up river, we take in the sights and sounds of barred owls, lightning bugs, and frogs. Our tour departs one hour before sunset, and lasts approximately two hours, giving you plenty of time to unwind and connect with the landscape. Many nocturnal surprises are found along the way, including lightning bugs, owls, bullfrogs, and otters. Our local guides are full of knowledge about the moon phases and visible constellations. We will be paddling back under starry skies, with the moonlight (and headlamps) to guide the way. It's recommended that you are confident with your kayaking skills, and comfortable navigating a…