Paddle through the winding waterways of Lovers Key State Park on a guided kayak. Keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins, osprey, and tarpon as you learn about the local wildlife.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience the natural beauty of Florida on a kayak. Explore the 2.5-mile estuary inside Lovers Key State Park and be amazed by the tranquility of the park balanced between the town of Fort Myers Beach and the City of Bonita Springs.

Manatees will swim next to your vessel and sometimes float with you through the winding waterway. Birds will soar through the sky talking only a language that they understand as osprey swoop down to the water and catch fish as they fly back to their nest.

Dolphins will jump out of the water and playfully swim with the group. Tarpon will roll over the water mocking fishermen as they continue to be the most elusive fish in the Lovers Key.

Your guide will point out the wildlife and explain the background of each species including the plants, trees, and flowers that are growing as wild as they did before early settlers began the transformation of Florida. Hear stories of how a bearded pirate lived on Black Island, the very reason for the name Black Island, and his treasure that is said to be hidden in the park.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Paddle through the winding waterways of Lovers Key State Park
Keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins, osprey, and tarpon
Learn about the local wildlife and the history of the area from your guide
Enjoy a peaceful trek through the 2.5-mile estuary inside the park
Hear stories of a bearded pirate who lived on Black Island and his treasure

 

 

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