Keys/S Florida mid April...

[tod osier]

We were thinking of bringing the canoe

I went canoe camping in the Everglades almost 20 years ago. It was an absolute unique experience camping on the chickee platforms. Probably the coolest thing was watching a pod of dolphins chasing a small school of fish up through the mangroves. I have some pictures but they were shot on film and are in an actual photo album somewhere. If you do it, make sure you are ready to be in the tent and stay in the tent as soon as it gets dark...the mosquitoes will carry you away. As many times as I have heard people gripe about blackflies, this was something to behold!

Chuck

PS we failed to fill our manatee tag

Cool idea. If you can believe it the wilderness waterway does not allow dogs?!?! That is right up our alley and I think when we are they we will check it out for a future trip. Seems really neat. The platform camping sounds really cool.

Bummer you didn't fill that tag - tough one to get!!!!

 

[tod osier]

Tod, If you get a chance to fish/explore the flats by all means check it out. The number and different species of marine life is incredible. And you're right on top of them up close and personal in clear water about 3-4' deep. I went out of Islamorada. The Bass Pro Shop there is fun to stroll through and there are plenty of 1/2 day or full day charters. Enjoy your trip.

We are for sure going to get on the water to check things out!

 

[John Van Houten]

Todd, if you get close to Okeechobee give me shout, can do some alligator petting. Just kidding but definitely some bass fishing and gator watching. I have a gator trax with mud motor, a little more room and alot quieter. Just PM me. Plenty of camping in the area.

 

[tod osier]

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Todd, if you get close to Okeechobee give me shout, can do some alligator petting. Just kidding but definitely some bass fishing and gator watching. I have a gator trax with mud motor, a little more room and alot quieter. Just PM me. Plenty of camping in the area.

Thanks John, I appreciate it. We are going to be moving pretty quickly on the trip, not much time for anything but a quick tour. Want to see the big lake at some point, pretty important piece of water, but not this time.