It wasn’t until recently that I went Kayaking EG Simmons Park. I don’t know what made me wait so long. Maybe because it was so close to Cockroach Bay, maybe because it sounded like a short, uninteresting mangrove paddle, or maybe because it didn’t show up on the area paddling resources that I used. Anyways, […]
Kayaking Cockroach Bay – Ruskin, FL
So right off the bat, let’s clear the air. The name may sound gross, but the preserve is not named Cockroach Bay because of cockroaches. Apparently, early Spanish explorers called the horseshoe crabs in the area “cockroaches” (History). Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s take a look at why kayaking Cockroach Bay is #3 […]
Kayaking Rainbow River – Dunnellon, FL
I didn’t write a review after my first trip to Rainbow River, because I felt like I didn’t get a true feeling for the kayak experience. I was out on Easter Sunday and there were a lot of boats on the water. Well this week, Best Kayak Accessories made it back to kayaking Rainbow River […]
Kayaking Chassahowitzka River – Homosassa, FL
We at Best Kayak Accessories had heard great things about kayaking Chassahowitzka River in Homosassa, FL. We finally made it up there last weekend, and I am so glad we did! The river is a bit of a drive from Tampa, but it was worth it. It is a very natural setting with many great […]
Kayaking Little Manatee River – Wimauma, FL
Kayaking Little Manatee River in Wimauma, FL has many different sections that you can paddle. It runs from Ft. Lonesome out to Tampa Bay right near Cockroach Bay. One of the most popular paddles is from US-301 through Little Manatee River State Park (Park Website). Canoe Outpost is an outfitter right there if you need […]
Kayaking Caladesi Island – Dunedin, FL
I always heard about Caladesi Island , but hadn’t been there until recently. I decided to check it out on a beautiful, Sunday afternoon. The weekends here are very busy – especially with boaters and jet skis. I did go back on a weekday, as well. It was quite a bit less crowded during the […]
Top 10 Places to Kayak in Tampa Bay Area
There are many great places to kayak in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you have your own kayak or you need to rent one, you can kayak on one of the many rivers, springs, or mangrove areas around. Let’s look at the Top 10 places to kayak in Tampa Bay area. 1. Shell Key Preserve […]
2nd Kayak Camping Trip to Shell Key – Overnight & Day 2
Evening Day 1 As the sun went down on Day 1, I enjoyed the evening. Watched an amazing sunset, strolled down the beach, and enjoy the quiet serenity. I think I was the only one camping on the island this time! If you missed what happened earlier in the day, check out Day 1. Check […]
