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Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.
8950 Fontana Del Sol Way
Suite #100
Naples, FL 34109 
Email: David@DavidFlorida.com

239-285-1086

Babcock Ranch, Southwest Florida

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Six awesome locations we recommend for kayaking and canoeing in Southwest Florida

Mark H. Bickel and Chad Gillis | Naples Daily News

Let’s have a paddle pow-wow.

And let’s admit, there’s no better place to do that than right here in Southwest Florida, a place some people might cal a paddler’s paradise.

Now that the weather is starting to become more “seasonal friendly” the next few months might be the best time to enjoy gliding in the water.

Why is Southwest Florida considered a great place to put a kayak or canoe in the water?

Warm, shallow waterways litter the coast, from small creeks and rivers on the mainland side to the open Gulf.

You can fish, ogle at the plethora of exotic birds, scan the horizon for dolphins or simply soak in the sun.

And paddling is a great way to get some exercise, all while enjoying a landscape people travel from across the world to see.

From the interior cypress swamps to the bays and beaches, water and small boats just go together here.

Here are our best places to paddle. Enjoy!

Cape Romano
Located at the northern edge of Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Romano is a popular destination for both day-trips and overnight adventures.

There are five more places to kayak in Southwest Florida. Read the full story on naplesnews.com.

Looking for a home with easy access to the outdoor recreation of Southwest Florida? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.