Florida Keys Paddling Guide: From Key Largo to Key West

by Bill Keogh

An all-new guide to sea kayaking trips throughout Florida's celebrated Keys. The region from the southernmost point of the Florida peninsula, stretching south and west to the Dry Tortugas National Park, is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the continental United States, and there's no better way to explore it than by kayak. Here the freshwater temperate latitudes meld with a tropical marine environment to create unique paddling opportunities. In the nearshore waters, secret mangrove tunnels, unending beds of turtle grass, and colorful sponge flats contrast with the vibrant coral-studded waters found offshore. Bill Keogh is your guide to this paddler's paradise. Each trip in this new guide includes a chart, route suggestions, information on distance, tides, and winds, and safety tips. You'll also find information on the wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems that will be encountered, as well as historical and natural features of the area. 30 black & white photographs, index.

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Dana Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential book if you want to explore back country waters in the Keys. You won’t find this info online and would never find the access points just driving around the Keys. I can’t say how much I appreciate the author/guide giving away his secrets in this book. Well worth the purchase. I enjoyed reading it from the campsite at night and scouting promising trails in the morning before heading out for our daily paddles as a family.