Taking a tour with Steve is like stepping into Jurassic Park. Your imagination runs wild. The giant cypress trees with huge osprey nests, and osprey that looks like it could sweep you up if it wanted to. We saw alligators! Steve had names for all of them. They seemed to know him just as well as he knew them. All of them had names, and it seemed like they knew to smile as he took their photos.
Steve shared his knowledge of the Peace River, telling the story of how the River Began in Bartow, down to Arcadia, into Deep Creek, and onto Charlotte Harbor. He told stories of days gone by, and the history of the Florida Crackers.
We learned about the leather ferns, and the plant life surrounding us.
It is wise to take a tour rather than rent, as Steve knows the tides, the wind, and the most interesting way to paddle.
An added bonus, we didn't have to take photos! Steve took photos, capturing the wildlife we saw/encountered, as well as photos of us.
Kayak Eco Tours is an adventure we will never forget. read more