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| Imagine paddling a magnificent water trail that | | | | Island Sound. Imagine gently gliding along the calm |
| covers the southwest Florida coast from Bonita | | | | waters of the beautiful mangrove islands inhabited |
| Springs to Fort Myers! The waters in South Florida | | | | by some 300 species of birds and a multitude of |
| are ideal for kayak trips, and make a great family | | | | animal and marine life! The Calusa Blueway |
| adventure. Imagine taking your children along and | | | | received its name from the native American |
| experiencing Florida as you have never seen it. | | | | Indians who were the original inhabitants of this |
| With its large variety of historic sites and wildlife, | | | | area. When you paddle this pristine area, you will |
| there is always something new to be found. | | | | experience and feel the history and importance |
| This magnificent 50-mile water trail has numerous | | | | these waters had to ancient people. You would |
| put-ins and points of interest, and great places to | | | | never believe that kayak trips could get so good! |
| overnight. What season is the best for a kayak | | | | One other amazing experience is paddling into |
| trip in Florida? Because Florida has a diverse | | | | such significant archaeological sites as Mound Key. |
| climate, almost any time is good, but high season | | | | This entire island is constructed of shells discarded |
| is December through March. The Great Calusa | | | | by a native tribe who actually inhabited the island |
| Blueway is located in the warm inviting waters of | | | | before the arrival of the Europeans. Kayak trips |
| the Gulf of Mexico in the southwest quadrant of | | | | are wide and diverse and an excellent way to |
| Florida commonly referred to as the Lee Island | | | | teach your kids a bit about nature. So there you |
| Coast. | | | | have it, a small taste of a what you and your |
| You are actually going to experience two trails, | | | | family can experience in this paddler's dream called |
| with the current open trail that takes you through | | | | Florida! |
| Estero Bay and the second trail that opened in | | | | |