Paddle a scenic 4-mile stretch with mild rapids, ideal for beginners and families.
Long Illinois River paddle with Class I–II rapids and a 4 PM takeout shuttle
Run Class II–III rapids on an intermediate float with a 4 PM shuttle
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.