No discussion of kayaking in Florida is complete without the Everglades—a vast subtropical wilderness stretching from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. Often called the “River of Grass,” the Everglades’ slow-moving waters have shaped Florida’s ecology and identity for centuries. For Indigenous peoples like the Miccosukee and Seminole, th

Nestled in Central Florida, Mount Dora is famous for its rolling hills, antique shops, and scenic Lake Dora—a tranquil body of water that forms part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Long before the town became a hub for art festivals and small-town charm, its lakefront was home to fishermen, steamboat captains, and early settlers who relied on the w

The kayak’s origins stretch far beyond Florida. The word kayak derives from the Inuit term qajaq, meaning “man’s boat.” Inuit hunters of the Arctic crafted these narrow, covered boats from seal skin stretched over wooden or bone frames. Their purpose was both practical and spiritual—allowing hunters to silently approach seals and whales a

Florida’s vast network of rivers, lakes, mangroves, and coastal estuaries has long been a paradise for those who seek adventure upon the water. While many visitors associate the Sunshine State with its theme parks and beaches, true explorers know that Florida’s heart beats strongest where the paddle meets the water—through the narrow channels