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Paddle pristine watersFlorida is a paddlers’ paradise with more than 4,000 miles of state-designated trails open to kayakers, canoers, and stand-up paddleboarders. Cruise silently through one of the world’s largest mangrove swamps at Collier-Seminole State Park in Naples. The park’s 13.5-mile Blackwater River trail follows a gently flowing tidal river into the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Explore shallow Gulf of Mexico coastal waters and inland tributaries on the Great Calusa Byway, encompassing 190 miles of beginner-to-intermediate trails.  
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10 epic adventures to take in Florida

With amazing wildlife and awe-inspiring wilderness areas, Florida is a natural launch pad for your next big adventure.

ByMaryellen Kennedy Duckett
Published March 25, 2019

Florida is rightfully famous for its miles of Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean beaches, world-class theme parks, and legendary sunshine. But, the Sunshine State also is an adventurer’s dream destination. Scroll through our photo gallery for 10 ways to experience Florida’s epic wild side.

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