Halloween Activity: Shooting Zombies on a Paintball Hayride (Lakeland, FL)
October 24, 2017
First Time: Visit to Anna Maria Island (Anna Maria, FL)
November 10, 2017Halloween Activity: Shooting Zombies on a Paintball Hayride (Lakeland, FL)
October 24, 2017First Time: Visit to Anna Maria Island (Anna Maria, FL)
November 10, 2017First Visit to Cortez Beach and Longboat Key (Bradenton Beach, FL)
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First, we head furthest south on today’s coastal drive to Longboat Key where we were greeted with flocks of terns.
We heard of a popular surf spot in the Cortez Beach (Bradenton Beach, FL) area, so we went to check it out next. There was free parking near the Twin Piers. Here’s what the scene was like on this November morning.
The average water temperature this time of year ranges between 67.6°F and 73.4°F… but you also have to consider how it feels getting out of the water when the average weather is 60°F - 79°F. On this morning, it was pretty chilly and cloudy. Wetsuit-wearing surfing conditions if we were to take a dip.
Now, further north to Anna Maria Island.
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Bucketlist Activities & Tours
Upper River Paddle Adventure
SUP Tropic Adventures
Duration
2.5 Hours
About
The two hour paddle tour takes you up the river one mile (two miles round trip) and just West of the Manatee River dam. As you venture towards the dam, the river gets much more narrow with extra twists and turns, making for a challenging but fun time for a novice or experienced stand up paddler! We also make several stops along the trip to search for shark teeth!
Rye Preserve Guided Nature Hike
SUP Tropic Adventures
Duration
1.5 Hours
About
Our nature hike takes you through a tailored route of the multiple trails the Preserve offers to optimize your experience. The 2-mile round trip hike includes a panoramic view of the river, the Rye Family Cemetery and a nature-made bridge crossing the creek. Along the way you will hear about the history of the historic town of Rye and see many native Florida plants and wildlife!
Robinson Preserve Clear Kayak Ecotour
SUP Tropic Adventures
Duration
2.5 Hours
About
Grab your window seat to a view like no other in our 100% clear kayaks on this guided ecotour through the Robinson Preserve!
This trip is great for those looking to enjoy the tranquility of a protected mangrove estuary and tunnels as we paddle to the clear waters of Anna Maria Sound and Tampa Bay where you’ll get a view of the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge! Be on the lookout for many different species of wildlife from roseate spoonbills to white pelicans during the winter, fish, manatees, dolphins, eagle rays and so much more!