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Everglades Adventures 2013 While it's cold and snowy in Iowa you can be enjoying a fun-filled week paddling and camping in the warmth of Everglades National Park. This 1.5 million acre preserve is mostly water, providing diverse paddling opportunities. Our trips focus on the 10,000 Island area near Everglades City. We camp on the keys, paddle the coastal waters and explore a few back country waterways. We're offering several trip opportunities in January 2011. For these trips CanoeSport Outfitters provides the paddling gear, acquires the permits, and guides the group. Each evening we'll have an activity you can participate in, or you can simply relax and soak in the experience. These trips require a minimum amount of kayaking and primitive camping experience. We'll stay in the shallow areas of the Everglades and schedule our distance according to group experience. Porpoises are often seen in this area, as are manatees. Also expect to see osprey, bald eagles, roseate spoonbill, great blue heron, and a variety of egrets. In the back country we may spot an alligator or two. You must provide your own transportation to Everglades City, your own food, camping gear, and personal items. Attending the pre-trip meeting is required. If you can't make this date we will arrange a personal meeting. Prerequisite Kayaking Fundamentals I and Kayaking Fundamentals II Pre-Trip Meeting TBA Cost $450 plus tax if you've purchased your kayak from CanoeSport Outfitters and meet us at the put-in at Everglades City with your own paddling gear. $600 plus tax if you have purchased a kayak from CanoeSport Outfitters but we provide your paddling gear or transport your gear for the trip. If you have not purchased a kayak from CanoeSport Outfitters please add an additional $200 to these prices. You must provide your own transportation to Everglades City, your own food, camping gear, and personal items. Attending a pre-trip meeting is required. If you can't make this date we will arrange a personal meeting. We will host one on Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 pm. |
2013 Trip Dates (Specific dates will be announced late summer, trips are generally held in January) Basic Adventure - Explore the coastal mangrove keys near Everglades City. You'll camp on sandy beaches and paddle casual distances each day. This trip is ideal for those who want an introduction to primitave tent camping with short trips to new areas each day. Advanced Adventure - Join the staff of CanoeSport Outfitters for an expanded tour of the Everglades. Each day we'll paddle 20-30 miles. We'll explore a large portion of the coastal Everglades including the backwater river system, coastal rivers, and the 10,000 Island area. Participants must be experienced paddlers capable of paddling 6-8 hours minimum each day. Women Only- Sorry men but this trip is geared for women only. Shireen will guide the group along the coastal mangroves near Everglades City. We'll be camping on sandy beaches and paddling small distances each day. This trip provides a basic introduction to primitative camping and short trips to new areas each day.
Eco Tour- Join Jon Pearson on a tour of discoery in Everglades National Park. Experience the differnt zones and understand the ecological variances of each. You'll kayak the freshwater sloughs, hike to the hardwood hammocks, and paddle the coastal lowlands. Camping will be primitave and paddling distances moderate.
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203 West Salem Ave., Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-6117 or 1-800-257-6080 / e-mail: casey@canoesportoutfitters.com |
