Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 11Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Multiple DatesFri, Feb 13This is a small group trip focused on observing wildlife and taking your time. We’ve been seeing a lot of bird activity lately, including kingfishers, wood storks, pelicans, and more. Come paddle with us shortly after sunrise when things really get active!
Sat, Feb 14Happy Valentines Day on the Chassahowitzka River. Scenic Sunset and a VERY relaxing time!
Sat, Feb 21Explore the Gulf Coast and discover the barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Preserve! Every trip is different and you never know what wildlife we may see. Seasonal changes bring chances to spot migratory groups of manatees and tidal changes increase the opportunities to see dolphins.
Multiple DatesSun, Feb 22Paddle through the calm waters of the Chassahowitzka River as the sky lights up with sunset colors. Encounter manatees in a natural landscape surrounded by Real Florida wilderness. This guided kayaking tour offers a relaxed and uncrowded experience on the most undeveloped waterway in our area.
Multiple DatesFri, Feb 27Spot manatees on the wildest waterway in Homosassa, Florida. Observe wildlife surrounded by scenic undeveloped wilderness. Book Early, Limited Spots Available to keep the tour Small & Serene!
Multiple DatesSat, Feb 28Relaxing kayaking experience on the Chassahowitzka. Watch as the scenic sunset as it dips behind the palm trees. Discover the wildest part of Homosassa, Florida.
Multiple DatesTue, Mar 03Take in the beauty of a scenic sunset over Homosassa followed by the Full Moon rising above the palm trees. Have a relaxing kayaking experience on the Chassahowitzka River!- Multiple DatesMon, Mar 09Explore the Gulf Coast and discover the barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Preserve! Every trip is different and you never know what wildlife we may see. Seasonal changes bring chances to spot migratory groups of manatees and tidal changes increase the opportunities to see dolphins.
Multiple DatesSun, Mar 158,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Multiple DatesWed, Mar 18Explore a remote stretch of the Waccasassa surrounded by ancient swamplands! This is the most primitive kayaking experience we offer! Great for those seeking a truly off the beaten path adventure. Learn about the rich history of this wetland and paddle through a network of swampy tidal creeks.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Mar 28Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.- Fri, Apr 03Explore the Gulf Coast and discover the barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Preserve! Every trip is different and you never know what wildlife we may see. Seasonal changes bring chances to spot migratory groups of manatees and tidal changes increase the opportunities to see dolphins.
- Sat, Apr 048,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
- Multiple DatesWed, Apr 08Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.
Mon, Apr 13Start your day on the water with this relaxing paddle through the serene and scenic waters of the Withlacoochee Forest.
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!
Gulf Hammock Explorer Paddle
Mon, Apr 06
|Waccasassa River, Inglis, FL
Explore a remote stretch of the Waccasassa surrounded by ancient swamplands! This is the most primitive kayaking experience we offer! Great for those seeking a truly off the beaten path adventure. Learn about the rich history of this wetland and paddle through a network of swampy tidal creeks.
Time & Location
Apr 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Waccasassa River, Inglis, FL, 8312 SW 125th Ave, Inglis, FL 34449, USA
About the event
Wildlife is abundant along this isolated river. Prepare to see alligators, lots of birdlife, and a variety of freshwater & saltwater species.
Aquatic plants thrive in this untouched environment. Be on the lookout for spider lilies, purple pickerelweed, and white arrowroot blooms. Spot fiddler crabs crawling across the shorelines and dragonflies wizzing through the air.This is the most primitive kayaking experience we offer! Great for those seeking a truly off the beaten path adventure. Learn about the rich history of this wetland and paddle through a network of swampy tidal creeks. Get a glimpse into the past and see what the Nature Coast really looked like before development. Explore a remote stretch of the Waccasassa River surrounded by ancient swamplands! Gulf Hammock Swamp Kayaking Adventure