Category: Read All About It
Historic to Modern Day Explorers
Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Remembers America’s First Great Naturalist. “Before Lewis and Clark there was William Bartram. In March 1774, Bartram began his much-anticipated trip to Florida and the St. Johns River, first setting foot on Amelia Island. In history, he traveled through Old Fernandina to Lord Egmont’s plantation and then continued to the St.…
The AIKE Scoop
Read All About It! ???? How exciting to be featured in Bending Branches’ Outfitter Spotlight! We use their products everyday, and it is a treat to be included in their blog! #AIKE #Loveamelia #LoveFL “Amber Bullington was kind enough to give us a half hour on the phone recently to give us the scoop about her kayak-loving family and their business… My parents,…
Kayak The Great Loop – Paddle With Steve!
Within the kayaking community, there is an understood “friendship” with fellow paddlers – even if you have never met. So, one evening, we were contacted by a “fellow paddler” about offering assistance (a yard to camp in, a meal, a cup of coffee…) to Steve Chard who was currently in Jacksonville, Florida. He was on…
Circumnavigating
Two of our guides circumnavigated Amelia Island. Fun Fact! Circumnavigating Amelia Island takes 36,000+ kayak strokes. Check out the pics on our Facebook. Also, thank you to Tarah Coastal for the fun blog!. 31 miles in 10 hours fueled solely on chocolate donuts, chocolate milk, and beef jerky. Well, partially. I met with Aaron and…