Manatee encounter by kayak in Blue Springs State Park

• Kayak through Blue Springs State Park - home to Florida's largest populations of Manatees
• Learn about the flora and fauna of the area from your Florida Master Naturalist
• Look overhead to spot bald eagles, osprey, and red shoulder hawks
• Paddle to the edge of the protected park and watch the manatees floating below
• Experience free time to swim, snorkel and explore the headspring, during the warmer months

• Instant confirmation Guided Tour  COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: 2398 W French Ave 2398 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, USA Meeting point: Driving Directions : Take I-4 east towards Daytona Beach, exit 111B toward Orange City. Follow the signs to Blue Springs State Park. When you get to the park located on French Ave., you will drive past the state park and continue on French Ave. This turns into a dirt road, follow until the road ends in about 3/4 mile, at a boat ramp where your guide will be waiting. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time. What to remember:  Guests must be at least 6 years oldMaximum of 14 participants per tour groupDuring checkout, select if you would like a single kayak or tandem kayakIn order for the tour operator to provide the appropriate sized kayak - you will be requested to provide your height at checkoutNote, the kayaks available by the tour operator have a maximum weight limit of 280 lbsImportant, upon arrival all guests must sign a liability waiverAs the weather warms up in March, less and less manatee will be in the spring. Once this occurs, your tour group will seek them out in the main river Recommended to bring : Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen), wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty, waterproof cameraNote, there is not a bathroom facility at the meeting point - The last public restroom is at Valentine Park 1 mile before Blue Springs on the right 
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