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I finally paddled Silver Springs in Florida, and it might be the coolest half-day trip in the state.
The wild monkeys are the headliners. There are hundreds of them living along the spring, and you can watch them right from your kayak. Every now and then one will jump out of a tree into the water and swim across the spring. I couldn’t believe it the first time I saw it. I saw KayakDIY’s video about the wild Florida monkeys and it convinced me I had to see them for myself.
It’s an easy half-day trip from the main kayak launch. You can bring your own kayaks or rent them there. If you bring your own, you can pay the rental company to shuttle you and your kayak back to the launch when you’re done. Last time I went it was around ten bucks a kayak. Super affordable.
Besides the monkeys, keep your eyes on the water. You can spot manatees, alligators, turtles, and all kinds of fish in the clear water. There are little spots along the way to pull off and have a picnic or lunch.
If Florida paddling is on your list, this one belongs near the top. Has anyone else here paddled it?
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