Rob Rogers
Author, attorney, backpacker, and lover of the outdoors
Tag: canoeing
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If you’ve thought about paddleboarding or kayaking in Central Florida, check out King’s Landing
With summer in full blast, I’m reminded that there are no better places to cool off in Central Florida than in our region’s spring-fed rivers. My family purchased our first paddleboard two years ago for that purpose (we now own two), and our go-to spot for kayaking and paddleboarding is King’s Landing on Rock Springs Read.
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Families can enjoy fun (free) hiking and camping at Flat Island Preserve
In Leesburg, a short drive north of Orlando on the Florida Turnpike, lies a pretty sanctuary of dense woodland with easy trails for families at the Flat Island Preserve. With free access from 8 a.m. through sunset, well-maintained trails through beautiful forests, and easy-to-reach group and primitive campsites that can be reserved for free, Flat Read.
