things to do in Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Discover local wildlife on a 1.5-hour private cruise with a USCG-certified captain

Snorkel Gulf waters and collect Bay scallops to take home

Meet champion Clydesdales amid holiday lights, displays, and show-barn traditions

Dine among historic carriages, then watch Clydesdales form a six-horse team

Hunt for bay scallops with local Nature Coast captains

Explore the Silver River with a private guide by paddle board or clear kayak

Paddle a wild river and learn about manatees in their natural habitat

Paddle after dark and learn to navigate the night sky with local guides

Look for winter manatees and learn their Homosassa Springs story from a local naturalist

Cast a line from mangrove backwaters to the open Gulf

Kayak or paddleboard, then swim with manatees on a guided Crystal River tour

Paddle a clear tandem kayak and look for manatees in Crystal River springs

Clear-kayak at sunset, then switch on lights to glow over Crystal River springs

Paddle a clear tandem kayak during Crystal River's manatee season

Paddle clear tandem kayaks to Crystal River springs on a private, guided 2-hour manatee-season adventure

Snorkel Gulf waters and scoop scallops with an expert in-water guide

Guided manatee swim and Gulf scalloping on a private charter

Dive for bay scallops, then cool off in Kings Bay springs

Sharpen your stance and shooting technique at an indoor archery range

Fly low over the St. Johns River with a splash-and-dash water landing

Fly a 30-minute sunset seaplane loop over the Harris Chain of Lakes

Build hands-on Beaver floatplane skills with dual instruction

Unwind on the water with music, lake views and a choice of decks

Charter a spacious 30-ft pontoon with restroom to spot dolphins, manatees and more along the scenic Homosassa River.