The Loxahatchee River, Florida’s first federally designated Wild and Scenic River, runs through the park. Since we’re camping here and we have a kayak, it is a no brainer that we must kayak this scenic river. The weather had turned somewhat cooler here during our stay so we waited to the last possible day before our departure day. Cooler for us was in the low to mid 60’s for a high.

We had our phones in protective float cases so the only photos I could get of us in the kayak were selfies through the clear vinyl. Not the best quality, but you’ll get the idea.

Note Ken’s wearing my pink life jacket! I’m wearing his. His mistake first.

It was a nice 2 hour paddle. The river is surrounded by red mangroves. We saw many ospreys, but no alligators! The tide was going out and by the time we got back to the point where we put in, it was low tide.

Approximately 5 miles round trip. We had the current with us on the way back.

The kayak rows so easily and is not really bothered by boat wakes. We saw lots of pontoon houseboat types and many canoes and kayaks on this outing. I even managed not to get wet at all!