Starting at the Florida-Georgia border, you can explore some of the state’s best outdoor adventures, from the charming city waterfront of St. Augustine to the cypress groves of St. John’s River and beyond. Besides, where else in the world can you watch a NASA rocket launch into space from the safety and comfort of a kayak?
Along the Florida coastline, you’ll find thematic names such as the First Coast, the Treasure Coast, the Gold Coast, Lee Island Coast, Cultural Coast, Sun Coast, and Nature Coast. The Space Coast gets its name thanks to the Kennedy Space Center Complex and Cape Canaveral, both still used by NASA today
One of the most popular spots to go kayaking in a bio bay is the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville. Guided tours allow you to get the most out of the experience with experts who can explain the science of the glow-in-the-dark waters.
You can can also see bioluminescence around:
St. John’s River is Florida’s longest river, spanning 310 miles. It’s divided into three basins, starting in Indian River County and continuing through Central Florida into the Orlando metropolitan area (Orange, Lake, Volusia, and Seminole counties).
The river feeds into areas including Blue State Spring Park and Lake George (Florida’s second largest river) before ending in the city of Jacksonville.
St. John’s River is a popular water activities spot in Florida.
Jacksonville is known as the River City because of its dependency on St. John’s River. The Port of Jacksonville ships goods in and out, including exports like paper and citrus as well as imports such as coffee and lumber.
Jacksonville also hosts a number of annual events including the Gate River Run, as well as one of the largest kingfishing tournaments in the United States.