Outdoor Adventures

Refund Policy For Outdoor Adventure Trips — Consider your reservation for a trip/class carefully! All classes require preregistration. No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before tour. * You must call Adventure Outpost at least 2 days before trip to discuss boat preference (canoe, kayak or tandem kayak.) For All Outdoor Adventures — * No sr. waivers. Maps or directions will be emailed from your trip leader 1-2 days before trip. Lessons are included for beginners and equipment is provided. If you have any questions about your hike or canoe/Kayak adventure, you may contact your trip leader for further information. The phone number is: Lars Andersen/Adventure Outpost: 386-497-4214

Ichetucknee River *

On this easy-paced, 2 hour paddle trip (canoe or kayak, your choice) you’ll learn why this is one of North Florida’s most famous spring runs. With a rich history stretching back nearly 14,000 years and a variety of habitats and wild species, Ichetucknee is great for everyone from birders and botanists, to people who just like to experience nature at its finest.

NAT0011.1B7 1 Mon., starts 3/27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen ICHETUCKNEE RIVER FEE $59

Island Hopping The Cedar Keys *

Nature still rules in the Cedar Keys area of Florida’s Big Bend. Its a low, wet country where land merges gradually with the sea, shrinking and expanding with the ebb and flow of tides. Shore birds, dolphins, horseshoe crabs and a menagerie of plant and animal species make this a fascinating area to explore by kayak. Difficulty: Moderate paddle on open water. Three hours of paddling may be tiring to some.

SPO0024.1W3 1 Tue., starts 5/2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen SHELL MOUND PARK FEE $59

Lore And History Of The Ocklawaha *

On this kayak/canoe trip we’ll explore the fascinating and often quirky lore of some plants and animals growing along this wild, scenic river. Today, the river is a world of egrets, herons, gators and other wildlings, but an Indian mound and a steamboat landing, both of which we’ll visit, attest to a colorful human history. Good for beginners, lessons included. Difficulty: Easy paddle on gentle current.

SPO0010.1B6 1 Sat., starts 4/22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen OCKLAWAHA RIVER FEE $59 Lore And History Of The Silver River *

This will be a slow-poking exploration, geared toward inquisitive paddlers who are more interested in learning wild lore than covering distance. Unlike our other paddle tour/classes, this one will only cover a couple of miles in total, allowing time to drift, observe and learn about the river’s plants, animals, archaeology, history and other wild lore. 1st half of trip is upstream against moderate current.

NAT0018.1B6 1 Sun., starts 1/29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen SILVER SPRINGS ST. PARK FEE $59

Paynes Prairie History Hike *

On this 2–3-mile walk-and-talk, author Lars Andersen (Paynes Prairie, A History and Guide. Pineapple Press. 2001 and ‘04) describes 12,000 years of human history on Paynes Prairie, and the fascinating lore of some of the Prairie’s plant and animal species.

SPO0008.1B5 1 Fri., starts 5/12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen PAYNES PRAIRIE FEE $24

Santa Fe Spring Hop *

On this kayak/canoe tour, we’ll explore the interesting lore of plants and animals seen along the way. Good for beginners, basic lessons included. Difficulty: Easy, downstream paddle on a light current. Four hours of paddling may be tiring to some.

NAT0022.1B3 1 Sun., starts 4/2, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen SANTA FE RIVER FEE $59

Suwannee Spring Hop Paddle *

In this canoe/kayak paddle tour (from Hwy 51 to Royal Spring) we’ll visit (and swim in if you want!) Telford, Bathtub, Convict, Running and Royal Springs. Sturgeon, averaging about 100 lbs., add an element of excitement when they leap high out of the water. Difficulty: Easy paddle on gentle current. Skill level is suitable for beginners and pros alike.

NAT0017.1B2 1 Tue., starts 11/22, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen ROYAL SPRING FEE $59 The World Of Marjorie Rawlings *

On this kayak/canoe tour of Cross Creek and portions of Orange and Lochloosa Lakes, we’ll explore the wild realm made famous by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. The charming creek, beautiful lake vistas and abundant wildlife remain little changed since the early to mid 1900’s, when Rawlings lived here and wrote such Florida classics as The Yearling and Cross Creek. Good for beginners, basic lessons included.

NAT0066.1M6 1 Mon., starts 2/27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen CROSS CREEK FEE $59

Suwannee Wild Lore And History *

Paddle one of the most scenic sections of the Suwannee River and learn about plants and animals as well as highlights from nearly 12,000 years of human history. This easy, 8-mile paddle goes downstream on a gentle current. Skill level: Good for beginners and pros alike.

NAT0079.1B6 1 Sat., starts 4/29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Lars Andersen SUWANNEE RIVER ST. PARK FEE $59

Bird Watching

Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in bird watching, this field course will increase your knowledge of our feathered friends. This class is taught by a variety of our local birding experts. Please provide email address and phone number, instructor will contact you before 1st class.

NAT0003.1B6 4 Sat., starts 2/11, 8 – 10:30 a.m.

NAT0003.2B6 4 Sat., starts 3/18, 8 – 10:30 a.m.

Instructor: Ala Audubon Various Locations FEE $49 Note: No sr. waivers. Must be at least 18 yrs old to register. *We will meet at different birding sites in the county. Each class consists of four sequential Saturday morning field trips to local birding areas, led by experienced birders. Bring binoculars.