Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesSat, May 30Take 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 DatesWed, Jun 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.
Multiple DatesSat, Jun 06Relaxing 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 DatesSun, Jun 07Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 14Kayak through a network of tidal creeks surrounded by oak hammock and salt marsh. Observe wildlife and be on the lookout for Manatees November through March. This coastal ecosystem provides great opportunities to see Dolphins, Osprey, and Cormorants.
Mon, Jun 158,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Multiple DatesFri, Jun 19Start your day on calm waters as golden light filters through the cypress trees. Early mornings are perfect for spotting wildlife like otters, turtles, and native birds. Paddle at a relaxed pace and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature waking up.
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Multiple DatesSun, Jun 21Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water as the sun sets over the wild and undeveloped Chassahowitzka River.- Fri, Jun 26Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.
- Fri, Jul 10Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.
Sat, Jul 11We'll start on the coast, exploring the barrier islands along the Gulf, before transitioning to the tidal creeks of the Withlacoochee. This tour connects you with ecosystems that support saltwater and freshwater species all in one place.- Wed, Jul 158,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
- Sat, Jul 18Start your day on calm waters as golden light filters through the cypress trees. Early mornings are perfect for spotting wildlife like otters, turtles, and native birds. Paddle at a relaxed pace and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature waking up.
- Sat, Jul 25Go deep into Nature on the Chassahowitzka River. Skip the hotspots and see more wildlife on this primitive paddle.
- Fri, Aug 078,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Wed, Aug 12Start your day on the water with this relaxing paddle through the serene and scenic waters of the Withlacoochee Forest.
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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!
Sunrise Cypress Forest Journey
Fri, Jun 19
|Withlacoochee River, Bushnell, FL
Start your day on calm waters as golden light filters through the cypress trees. Early mornings are perfect for spotting wildlife like otters, turtles, and native birds. Paddle at a relaxed pace and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature waking up.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Withlacoochee River, Bushnell, FL, 9274 Co Rd 635, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA
About the event
Start your day on the water with this relaxing sunrise paddle through the serene and scenic waters of the Withlacoochee Forest. As the sun rises, golden light filters through the cypress trees and reflects across the water, creating a peaceful setting like no other. Early mornings offer some of the best opportunities to observe wildlife. Keep an eye out for otters, turtles, and a variety of native birds as they start their day. The pace is easy and relaxed, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature waking up. The views on this tour never disappoint and most of the time we have the river to ourselves. We keep our group sizes small and paddle at a relaxed pace, giving you plenty of time to connect with nature. Explore the Withlacoochee State Forest in Bushnell, Florida. Feel miles away from it all on the Withlacoochee…