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Here's what people are saying about our water sports adventures...
“I think this is the best way to experience the Everglades. We learned about birds, habitat, water concerns and the history of the area. The instructors and restaurant meals were top-notch.”
— Barbara from State College, PA
“This is an incredible educational experience, far exceeding my expectations. The guides were knowledgeable and patient, gifted as both teachers and kayak guides. I now have a much more profound understanding and appreciation of this truly remarkable region of our planet.”
— Dan from La Crosse, WI
Kayaking The Florida Everglades
Unique kayak programs designed for travelers age 50+!
When Marjory Stoneman Douglas published her book “The Everglades: River of Grass” in 1947, she called attention to the deterioration of the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi. Since then, the establishment of the National Park and painstaking restoration and preservation efforts have helped maintain the Everglades as a natural treasure. With experts and naturalists, kayak the subtropical rivers that flow through it to experience the beauty of its pristine estuaries and to gain personal understanding of what makes its ecology unique.
Each Water Sports Adventure includes:
- All lodgings & most meals
- Expert-led lectures & field trips
- Hands-on experiences & performances
- All gratuities
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Favorite Experiences in the Everglades:
- Experience a twilight paddle on the East River to feel the mystery of the encroaching Everglades night.
- Paddle through the 10,000 Islands and visit a historical shell mound where settlers raised tomatoes in the early 1900s.
- Learn about unique adaptations of flora and fauna from a naturalist in Big Cypress National Preserve.
A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.
Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.