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Kayak In A Awe Inspiring setting – 10000 Island Wilderness Kayaking
Unique and wild. That is one way to sum up the 10,000 Island Wilderness in Florida’s Everglade National Park. The Ten Thousand Islands area is one of the greatest secrets of the paddling world. Located near the southwestern tip of the state one can enjoy a wide variety of local and exotic animals such as Alligators and tropical birds. This area also holds many rare tropical trees not found anywhere else in the US like Rainbow Eucalyptus and Plumeria. After a little sight seeing its time to get out for some exciting Florida kayaking.
The name “Ten Thousand Islands” is actually a bit deceptive, you will find hundreds of islands in the area, but many aren’t suitable for pulling up the kayak and lying out on the beach for a break. Yet, there are some great islands with beach shorelines, such as Tiger Key. Do your research if you plan to paddle overnight or visit an island for the day. Be sure its one that will be hospitable.
This is not a kayaking trip for those who lack navigation skills. Within this mangrove wilderness lies a web of bays, creeks, and channels in which it is all too easy to lose your way. You will need at least a waterproof marine chart based on NOAA charts. Don’t consider carrying anything other than a waterproof chart. Also, you’ll need a reliable compass. You would do well to have the navigational backup of a GPS unit as well. This might seem silly to some but, please be sure you know how to use these tools before heading out on a tricky paddle like this.
Chokoloskee Island is a great place to go for a day or weekend if you enjoy fishing, relaxing and Florida everglades kayaking. When you want to enjoy some relaxation time on the island you can kick back and sink your pole into the water to catch a wide variety of fish. The island is big on relaxation and fishing, since they are blessed with redfish, tarpon, sea trout, snook, and many other types of fish. Along with that selection is a wide selection of opportunities for kayaking and canoeing. You can even take trips on the water that last more than one day.
Make sure to have sunscreen on hand at all times since the sun can be extremely dangerous and lead to burns. You will also need to bring along hats, long sleeved shirts, pants, and other protective clothing for wear out in this sub-tropical environment as well. Since all the water in the area is saltwater, all you will have access to is what you bring with you. Everyone coming on your trip will need to bring a gallon of water per day spent in the area. Freshwater is not native to this area of Florida and everyone wants it…including the raccoons!
Sand flies and mosquitoes also inhabit this area, after all, this is the Everglades. You will need mosquito netting that also blocks out sand flies and of course enough insect repellent to keep your entire group comfortable. Our trip in late May was comfortable but I think we were lucky as the bugs were not in full force just yet.
The Ten Thousand Islands present many opportunities to explore some of the wildest areas Florida has to offer. The Ten Thousands Islands is an exciting place to visit if you have those navigational skills and come prepared for the physical exertion of Everglades kayaking. Get in shape and get ready to enjoy the wilds of Florida!
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