We will pick everyone up flying at the Pensacola International Airport at noon. We have a favorite lunch spot in town that’s on our way to the lodge. After lunch it is a 30-minute shuttle to our lodge. Once everyone settles in we will have a little dry land paddle instruction, introductions, tour of our lodge, happy hour, and dinner. Afterwards we will encourage everyone to explore the grounds and hopefully end up at the river for an evening swim with the chance of a possible moonrise.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School house Inn

The Blackwater River has exceptionally clear and pure water, this added to its white sand bottom make it one of the most popular rivers canoed in Florida. So much so that the Florida legislators proclaimed the nearby town of Milton as the “Canoe Capital of Florida.” We will take our time mostly floating this amazing treasure, stopping for the occasional swim, snack, or water fight. If we can get an early start we might get lucky and spot a Florida bear, bobcat, beaver, or river otter. (11 paddling miles)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School House Inn

— We travel deep into the wilds of the Blackwater forest. For most people this is the most aesthetically pleasing landscape on the river. Enormous cedar trees line the bank and shade our course, multi colored bluffs twist to hug the curves of the lazy water, and wildlife peeks its heads out to investigate our presence. (11.5 paddling miles)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School House Inn

Early morning start today because we lots of awesome paddling spots to visit. Our first paddle will be on the seldom visited and deeply remote Juniper Creek. Our kayaks will glide over clear water with a tinge of red. When the sun finds its way through the canopy it will reflect on the almost glowing white sand river bottom. As we float downstream the forest will close in on us almost forming a green tunnel. At the take out we will have a riverside picnic before driving the short distance to a fast moving section of the Blackwater River. Juniper Creek (6 miles) Blackwater River(8.5 paddling miles)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School house Inn

The Coldwater Creek begins as a spring very near the Alabama Florida border at an elevation of nearly 300’ above sea level (this is a mountain to Floridians). It then winds it’s sparkling clear waters towards the Gulf of Mexico flowing through the Blackwater Forest. Paddlers enjoy the swiftness of the current and the beautiful sugar sand beaches. The remoteness of the river adds to the quietness, stillness, and to the amount of viewable wildlife. The creek maintains a 76-78 degree temperature year round. (11 paddling miles)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School House Inn

Beach day! I love the rivers that make up the panhandle, however, what most people love about this area is the enormous white sand beaches and clear gulf waters. We will pack up everything we need in the morning and head out to Gulf Islands National Seashore. Lots of history, scenery, and sunshine. Dinner will be at a local seafood restaurant.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Accommodation:

• Double occupancy: School House Inn
• Single occupancy: School house Inn