Friday, September 26

Save Our Waters Week 2025 Kayak Tour - RENT A KAYAK

Get ready to paddle through the beautiful waters of Crystal River Preserve State Park on our kayak tour during Save Our Waters Week 2025!

By Florida Public Archaeology Network / St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve

Date and time

Location

Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor Center

3266 N Sailboat Avenue Crystal River, FL 34428

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours

Save Our Waters Week 2025 Kayak Tour - RENT A KAYAK

COME PADDLE THE CRYSTAL RIVER with the staff from Florida Public Archaeology Network, St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, and Florida Park Service and learn the natural history of the river. Depart from Crystal River Preserve State Park – Visitor Center kayak launch, 3266 N. Sailboat Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428.

We'll meet on the NORTH SIDE of the boat basin.

Safety first! Participants must wear their life vests during the tour and must be able to maneuver their vessel independently for approximately 5 miles for this tour. We will not be in open water but on the Crystal River, where motorboat presence is expected.

Sunscreen, bug spray, water, and lunch/snacks are strongly encouraged, but these items will not be supplied.

This option is for folks who will be renting a kayak. If you plan to bring your own, hop on over to this page here!

Questions? Contact: Trisha Green at 352-228-6033 / Trisha.Green@FloridaDEP.gov, OR Nigel Rudolph at snrudolph@usf.edu.

All proceeds benefit St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve through the Aquatic Preserve Society, Inc. Saltwater Paddling Guides are also available for a $5.00 donation to the Aquatic Preserve Society, Inc. Inquire if you're interested!

Organized by

Florida Public Archaeology Network / St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve

The Florida Public Archaeology Network's mission is to promote and facilitate the conservation, study and public understanding of Florida's archaeological heritage through regional centers.