Enjoy Canoe & Kayak Float Trips in Milton, Florida

Does your idea of the perfect vacation or "day off" involve a canoe or kayak float trip? If so, you just might want to consider traveling to Milton, Florida.

There are many excellent places to enjoy leisurely canoeing and kayaking in Milton, a lovely community located on the northwest Florida Panhandle near Pensacola.

A relaxing canoe or kayak float trip is a great way to enjoy a few hours – or several days – getting back to nature on the water. Whether you are looking for a place to put in your own canoe or kayak or if you're interested in renting all of your equipment, you're sure to be pleased with the local options available to you in Milton, FL.

The canoe and kayak company that you choose will transport you upstream for "put in" and pick you up when you reach the end of your journey. This allows you to relax and enjoy your time on the water without having to worry about paddling upstream or arranging transportation back to your vehicle.

Blackwater Canoe Rental & Outpost

Blackwater Canoe Rental &Outpost in Milton, FL offers canoeing and kayaking trips on Blackwater River of varying lengths.

The short day trip includes 90 minutes of leisurely padding time (4 miles) and usually lasts for about three hours allowing time for stops. The longer day trip option (11 miles) features about four hours of leisurely paddling time, usually lasting for between five and seven hours with stops.

Overnight canoe camping trips are also available for those who'd like to spend a night (or a few nights) camping on a sandbar. Tube float trips are also available.

For information, see www.blackwatercanoe.com or call 800-967-6789 or 850-623-0235.

Adventures Unlimited

Adventure Unimited in Milton, Florida also offers canoe, kayak, and tube float trips. When high water conditions are present, raft trips are also available.

The float and raft trips are all held on Coldwater Creek. Canoe and kayak outings are available on the Blackwater River, Coldwater Creek, and Juniper Creek. Canoe and kayak trips range from 4 miles to 15 miles in length. In addition to canoeing,

Overnight canoe camping trips are available on both Blackwater River and Coldwater Creek. There are also a number of overnight options available on the grounds of Adventures Unlimited. Choices include cabins (ranging from one room to group accommodations), Tent and RV sites with hookups, and the Old Schoolhouse Inn.

Adventures Unlimited also offers a ropes course and canopy zip lines.

For more information, see www.adventuresunlimited.com or call 800-239-6864 or 850-623-6197.