Explore Florida Rivers

    9 Florida Rivers to Explore

    Exploring these rivers will take you to new adventures with discoveries of history, great dining and only-in-Florida experiences. These waterways wend through Florida both old and new, to tell stories of the Sunshine State few have seen before.

    SUWANNEE CARLTON WARD JR.jpg Suwannee River

    The 134-mile Kissimmee River starts in the city of the same name and filters into Everglades territory to be part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, home to a number of endangered and threatened species. Kissimmee River

    Before humans intervened, The Caloosahatchee was shallow and meandering, overhung with live oaks and wild grapes. Caloosahatchee River

    Blue Spring State Park, St. Johns River, Florida St. Johns River

    The Myakka River runs through Southwest Florida heartland for 68 miles, starting east of Bradenton. Myakka River

    At the start, the size of a manatee is a bit intimidating. Crystal River

    The boats of oyster fishermen wait on the 112-mile Apalachicola River, which pulverizes quartz rock from Georgia and yields white sand beaches on the northern Gulf Coast. Apalachicola River

    Take a paddle on the Peace River, a just a few hours or overnight. The Rio de la Paz, or River of Peace, once the dividing line between settlers and Native Americans. Now, it’s a place to relax, swim, picnic, camp, hunt for fossils and more. Peace River

    The swamp-fed Withlacoochee River offers opportunities to fish, hike, bike, tube, kayak, snorkel, dive, hunt, horseback ride, camp, bird watch and even go off road. Withlacoochee River

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