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Everglades Kayaking – The Ten Thousand Islands Wilderness

One of this country’s best kept paddling secrets is nestled down in Florida’s southwestern tip in Everglades National Park. It is called the 10,000 Island Wilderness. The Ten Thousand Islands area is one of the greatest secrets of the paddling world. Aptly named, the Ten Thousand Islands and the mangrove estuaries by which they are composed are known for their plentiful wildlife to include manatees, dolphins, otters, birds, and sharks to name just a few. The small towns you may encounter during your travels contain tropical plants found no where else in the US. Rare tropical trees such as Plumeria, Heaven Lotus and others can be found here.

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. So even though the name suggest thousands of islands, there are really only a few hundred or so, most being unusable.

Top-notch navigation skills are a must for this trip. Do to the many creeks, channels, and bays in this area, it is very easy to lose your way. Caution and planing is needed. Carry a proper marine chart, based on NOAA data. Waterproof is best. Don’t consider carrying anything other than a waterproof chart. Of course, you will want a compass to make sure you can get back on the right path if something happens. You would do well to have the navigational backup of a GPS unit as well. Naturally, you should know how to use all these navigational tools.

A great place to start your first Florida kayaking activity is at Chokoloskee Island. This is a laid back, quiet island with tons of fish from Redfish and Snook to Tarpon and Catfish. There are many paddling trails in the area and you can head out for multiple day trips by kayak and canoe.

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. Make sure to bring at least a gallon of water per person for every day that you plan on spending in this area of the Everglades. All the water in the area is saltwater, so even the raccoons are dying of thirst! They will chew holes through your bottles to get to the freshwater, so make sure to protect them at all times.

Other than winter months, sand flies and mosquitoes can be just as big of pests as the raccoons. You will need netting that blocks both of these pests and adequate amounts of insect repellent sprays, candles, and other products. If you go in the winter, this may not be as big of a concern.

If you’re brave enough to get out in the wild and smart enough to bring everything needed for a safe trip, you will fall in love with this area of the Everglades. Be sure you’re in good physical shape for what could be a challenging canoe/kayak trip (depending on winds and tides), and know your wilderness navigation. You will be roughing it in some of the more natural and remote areas of the state. This is a great place to visit just be sure to have all your ducks in a row and do your homework. Get in shape and get ready to enjoy the wilds of Florida!
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