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Non-Diving ActivitiesDeco activities and family outings. Paddling and Tubing3 Rivers AdventuresLocated close to Amigos in Ft. White, they provide canoe/kayak rentals and pick-up/drop-off service on the Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, or Suwannee river. Or combine a paddle with a horseback ride and picnic. Adventure OutpostLars Anderson leads most Adventure Outpost tours and wrote The Paddlers Guide to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail which is available at Amigos Dive Center. Ginnie SpringsRents canoes and tubes to float down the Santa Fe River Ichetucknee Springs State ParkDown the road from Amigos Dive Center, it has the most beautiful tubing run in Florida Santa Fe Canoe OutpostCanoe and kayak rentals; pick ups and drop offs. Santa Fe River Canoe TrailMap of the Santa Fe river with canoe access points. Suwannee River RendezvousLodging, dining and canoe/kayak rentals located at Convict Springs. Suwannee River Wilderness TrailThis canoe/kayak trail extends the length of the Suwannee river and offers camps with screened sleeping platforms and hot showers. Suwannee GuidesLocated at Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs. They provide rentals, shuttle services and will even take you to local airports. American Canoe AdventuresUpper Suwannee outfitters. This section includes the only Class III white water rapids in Florida. DrivingSee North FloridaDriving trips with GPS coordinates. Nature WalksIchetucknee Springs State ParkDown the road from Amigos Dive Center, it has three unique hiking trails. Lower Suwannee National Wildlife RefugeOne of the largest river-delta estuarine systems in the US Paynes Prairie PreserveOver 20 distinct biological communities provide a rich array of habitats for wildlife, including alligators, bison, wild horses and over 270 species of birds. BikingGainesville-Hawthorne State TrailA 16-mile paved trail bordering Paynes Prairie. Madison LoopStarts in downtown Madison and provides 100 miles of country road riding. Nature Coast State TrailOver 31 miles of paved hiking, biking trails that connect the communities of Cross City, Trenton, Fanning Springs and Chiefland. Suwannee River GreenwayA rail-trail that stretches from the Suwannee River to the Ichetucknee River and includes 12 miles of paved trail with beautiful Florida scenery. Horseback Riding3 Rivers Adventures/Sawgrass StablesHorseback rides by alone or combine with a paddle down the Santa Fe. Two Hawk HammockHorseback riding, horse hotel, scuba diving, camping, arts and crafts. McCulley FarmsCabin rental across the river from Madison Blue Spring Museums and ZoosButterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural HistoryThe Center features a 6,400-square-foot Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, a screened enclosure of lush subtropical and tropical trees and plants that supports hundreds of living butterflies and moths from all corners of the globe with waterfalls and a walking trail. Kanapaha Botanical GardenFeatures the state’s largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Retirement Home for HorsesAlachua, FL; Saturdays 11-3; admission: 2 carrots. Santa Fe College Teaching ZooOne of only two teaching zoos in the USA. Two Tails RanchA working elephant and exotic animal ranch in Williston offering educational tours by appointment. Antiquing and Art Shopping
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Amigos Dive Center5472 SW Elim Church Rd (386) 497-3876
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