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<p><strong>Join Us for a Kayak Adventure Down the Silver River!</strong></p> <p><strong>Event Leaders: Team OEA!</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Experience the natural beauty of Silver Springs, Florida, as we paddle down the crystal-clear waters of the Silver River! This kayak trip offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Florida's most pristine ecosystems, where you might encounter manatees, monkeys, turtles, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>This is a rough map of the path we are going to take:</strong></p> <p><a rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=15DxXtIgLpZdyyAk3QsQm7kQSZ-E&femb=1&ll=29.210783556363776%2C-82.00019272607794&z=14">https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=15DxXtIgLpZdyyAk3QsQm7kQSZ-E&femb=1&ll=29.210783556363776%2C-82.00019272607794&z=14</a></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Total Paddle Distance: </strong>5 miles</p> <p><strong>Time:</strong> 3-4 hours</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Launch </strong>will be at Silver Springs Park at 10am ET. *Arrive early so you can have your gear ready and boat in the water.*</p> <p><strong>5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd Silver Springs FL 34488</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Takeout is at Ray Wayside Park</strong></p> <p><strong>9564 NE 28th Ln, Silver Springs, FL 34488</strong></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Park Fees: </strong></p> <p> Admission </p> <ul><li>$8 per vehicle (two to eight people).</li><li>$5 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle.</li><li>$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.</li><li>$4 per vessel launch fee for personal canoe or kayak.</li><li>$2 per person for entrance to the Silver River Museum and Environmental Center (see above for hours).</li><li>Shuttle service for your own boat is $15 per person.</li></ul> <p></p> <p><u><strong>IF YOU NEED TO RENT A KAYAK: </strong></u></p> <p> Canoe and Kayak Launch & Rentals </p> <p><em><strong>Offered by Paddling Adventures part of Cape Leisure concessionaire.</strong></em></p> <ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/silversprings/items/81202/calendar/2024/09/?back=https://silversprings.com/plan-your-day/paddling/&g4=yes">Kayak rental with included shuttle service</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/silversprings/items/81202/availability/1281388215/book/?back=https://silversprings.com/plan-your-day/paddling/&g4=yes">Book online for only shuttle service here</a></li></ul> <p><strong>Save time: </strong>Fill out the Pre-Arrival online Waiver before you arrive. It will be automatically emailed and/or texted to you after you make a reservation.</p> <p></p> <p> 🎒 <strong>What to Bring:</strong> </p> <ul><li>Kayak</li><li>Paddle</li><li>Life Jacket</li><li>Emergency Whistle</li><li>Water</li><li>Sunscreen</li><li>Dry Bag</li></ul>