Just down from the origin of Weeki Wachee Springs, in Hernando County, Florida, a kayak rental service serves the public at the Weeki Wachee River. For a reasonable price, this company will let you rent a kayak for a self-guided tour drifting at your own pace with the river flow westward. The designated run covers 7 of the 7.4 miles of crystal-clear river from springs to the Gulf of Mexico while the scenic river passes through the authentic Florida woodlands and provides close-up views of native wildlife such as animals, birds, and tropical fish.
My Trip I enjoyed a leisurely glide down the smoothly flowing river with some of my family members. I had my camera with me and got some great photos of the clear and bluish water with fish in it, a water bird and many beautiful trees and native plants. We took our time and let others pass ahead of us. I appreciated going slow and taking pictures of nature and family fun. Some people passing us saw deer and I got to the spot in time to see the animals dashing away, too bad I couldn't get a shot of them with my camera! Depending on the time of year, many manatees make the river their home and feeding grounds. When we went, most of them were out in the Gulf of Mexico, but we did see one very large, older manatee in a quiet pool. My camera was not for underwater, so my photos of the manatee look like a rounded stone in the water. My Recommendations: - We were very glad we brought drinking water along. -I also recommend if you have your inflatable kayak fishing setup ready - Some snacks would be helpful. Kayaking is fun, but using energy necessitates adding fuel, and the trip can take a couple of hours or more unless no stops are made. - Bug repellant is a must. The deer flies were biting when we were there. - Sunscreen and sunglasses are important. The river is not completely shaded. - Those timid in water, or those who have never navigated a kayak for themselves, may want to get a two seated kayak with a friend or family member who is more experienced with kayaking or canoeing. Still, the river is calm and minimal steering can keep the kayak pointed downstream. - Bring a waterproof camera. The river is gorgeous and a great place to photograph the real Florida! I brought my regular digital camera and dropped it when I was getting out of my kayak. The photos turned out fine, and I was so glad it was turned off at the time. Thankfully the camera dried out to work as good as new a couple days later! Still, the camera could have been ruined!
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7/29/2017 02:39:40 am
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