7 Best Kayaking Destinations in Florida

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES NOVEMBER 18, 2023

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7 Best Kayaking Destinations in Florida

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Kayaking Destinations

6

Ocala National Forest

5

Everglades National Park

4

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

3

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

2

Silver Springs State Park

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St. Johns River

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