Killer Kayaks!

The beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) was explored during the journey on the kayak. The seashore which is located in Massachusetts has various ponds, woods, marshes, tidal flats, and a beachfront. In the national shore, there’s a Marconi station.

On the Macaroni Beach, you can feel the sea breeze ruffle your hair while getting a nice view of the Nauset Light. While kayaking on the shore, you can spot some trees in the forest while trying to breathe in their amazing scent. The weather around the shore is very cool and damp, making kayaking an enjoyable experience.

Kayaking across CCNS is not only an amazing experience but also an unforgettable one. Unlike sitting in a normal boat, the sitting position in a kayak is more comfortable and you have more control of the vessel.

The kayak’s paddle has two blades and is used to move smoothly over the water surface. You will need to alternate each side of the paddle to get going forward.   Kayaks are very easy to access on the shore and everywhere else which makes it a flourishing recreational activity.

It is usually carried out alongside other sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping.  There are several places on the Cape Cod that serve as great Kayaking spots and the prefect place for a two person kayak.

The Pleasant Bay is along the CCNS. It shares a shoreline with Orleans, Brewster, and Harwich. It has a very large area of salt water (close to 8,000 acres) which gives paddlers enough of room to perform several recreational activities. This bay also possesses a variety of coastal wildlife such as migrating birds which you can spot while kayaking.

The Bass River is best if you’re looking for a kayak adventure on still waters, with very little or no disturbance. The river is five miles long and provides a quiet and beautiful ride where you can admire waterfront homes.

The Swan River and Nauset marsh are also great places for kayaking. The Nauset Marsh is a highly productive habitat which has several channels that are best navigated by kayaks. The waters are very calm and beautiful. From the marsh, you can find your way into the Atlantic Ocean to ride along the waves.

From the Cape Cod kayaking spots, it is easy to find kayak tour guides who would take you on trips to Provincetown at cheap rates to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Before kayaking, ensure you get all the necessary lessons. You can try all the different types of kayaking if you’re a beginner and make sure your life jacket is always on you. Kayaks come in a one seater or 2 seater option.  Both are very fun experiences.

The best types of kayaks you choose depend on what area of water you want to paddle, the weight and size of the Kayak, and the budget you’ve allocated to getting one for your adventure. There are sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks. The sit on top kayaks are very comfortable in a warm climate and it is easy getting into them.

The sit-in kayaks are preferable when the air is cool. It is more useful in rough waters because your position in the kayak will provide more stability and allow you to move swiftly across the water.

Although you may need a bilge pump in case you get fully swamped and must know how to do a wet exit, the sit-in kayaks are more efficient to paddle.

You can choose recreational kayaks if you are paddling in the calmer waters around Cape Cod.  Touring kayaks are only for those who have been kayaking for a long time or those venturing out in the rougher waters.

If you’re planning an adventure for the Summer keep Cape Cod in mind.  Paddling around this beautiful part of the world will give you memories that will last a lifetime.

The Ocala National Forest can be found north of Orlando in the state of Florida. It’s the southernmost forest in the US and is home to the bordering Sand Pine Scrub Forest that which the government protects.

Housing over various six hundred lakes, several rivers and even springs, that including certain springs where guests are welcomed in—apart from kayaking— swimming, snorkeling, and diving in almost lucent waters throughout the entire year.

The best season to go kayaking in Ocala National Forest would be any season.  Kayaking can be an activity that is doable all year long.  The waterways in Ocala are calm and do not have any rapids so the skill level can be beginners to novice.

Depending upon which river you’re taking, you’re most likely going to be met with blissfulness of serenity as you go kayaking. You would hear the tweeting of birds and if you are lucky, you may even spot monkeys.

You are also going to be meeting other wildlife like the white-tailed deer,
armadillos, the red fox and alligators but do not fret as they are rarely spotted swimming beneath clear waters unless you decided to kayak in murky waters.

As it is a forest that protects a great diversity of wildlife, fire ants and mosquitoes are very much common within the abode of Ocala.   Mosquitos are very common in the rainy season.  One should come prepared if venturing out on a kayak during that season.

The less common creatures you are likely to meet are bees and ticks. As prevention is better than cure, one should always have insect repellent as ready.

To keep away from the stinging bites of fire ants, avoid touching random branches without glancing at it first.  There are several types of spiders that make webs on the branches that hang over the rivers.   If you are the first ones down the river in the early morning you will surely be the one who sees these beautiful webs that were spun overnight.

As mentioned before, the only danger can be encountering an alligator. They do not discriminate what they want to eat.  There has been recorded attacks with these creatures but they usually happen during mating season.  Gators become more aggressive and venture out of their normal areas.

Do not try to approach one if you see them while kayaking.  The safest move you should make is to paddle right on by.   All they want to do is bask in the sun and be left alone.

There are three popular spots in the Ocala Nat’l Forest.   They are Juniper Run, Lake Dorr, and Clearwater Lake. Juniper Run is one of the top 25 kayaking places in the US  according to ReserveAmerica and every year thousands and thousands of tourists and locals alike come to visit and go kayaking.

Clearwater Lake has a nature walkaway throughout the border of shrubbery and forests around Clearwater Lake with a shaded camping ground for those who wish to picnic in the day.

The recreation space may be a quiet getaway on the southeastern fringe of the Ocala National Forest, simply at the outskirts of Paisley.

Lake Dorr’s recreational area is found on the northwest shore and they offer RV camping for RV-camper users. They have a beautiful area for picnics and a boat ramp that any visitor would be in awe as they overlook the view of Lake Dorr’s vastness.

Whether you’re visiting the Forest for a day or camping for a few days, you will surely leave there feeling like you had an amazing time.    Happy paddling!

Greece has in excess of 2,000 islands and only about 170 of these islands are inhabited. The country of Greece is majorly bordered by seas including the Mediterranean Sea (to the south) and the Aegean Sea (to the east).

It is because of the presence of huge amount of islands the reason why many people visit the country for kayaking, camping, site seeing, and many more activities.

Greek Sporades Islands

The Sporades, meaning scattered islands, refers to a collection of islands totaling to about 24 islands located in the northwest of the Aegean Sea. The inhabited Greek Sporades islands are Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skyros.

Skiathos island is often affectionately referred to as the Sporades queen. Its unmatched natural picturesque beauty is guaranteed to astonish you and its clearest seashores water will definitely seduce you.

The Skopelos is considered as the greenest island in Greece and it will intoxicate you with its lush sceneries. For Alonissos, it enriches this tiny and exceptional paradise by adding some freshness and brightness courtesy of its beautiful pine forest.

The Alonissosalso happens to be home of the biggest Marine Park in the whole of Europe. Skyros Island is the biggest island among the other Greek Sporades islands. It offers different natural sceneries to its visitors.

Kayaking and Camping

It is important that before you go kayaking that you have with you an experienced guide to chart a course for you to kayak through the Greek Sporades Island. When kayaking, you will see secluded beaches, quaint villages, craggy coastlines, and marine wildlife. You will also experience an exciting sea crossing.

Also, you should note that to undertake any kayaking trip in this area, it is best if you have experienced some previous kayaking in the sea. An opportunity will also be presented for you to learn more sea kayaking skills.

As well, it is important also that you have a reasonable fitness level since you may kayak for long distances like 12 km when there is no available landing opportunity.  You should have at least level 3 kayaking skill.

Camping on the beach at night and under the stars will enable you to experience the beauty of falling asleep to the lapping waves sound.

The Weather of Greek Sporades Island

Compared with other Greek islands, Sporades Island experiences a slightly cooler climate.  For that reason, the Sporades Island is suitable as a good destination in the summer.

The summer season is from June to September. The season is generally warm and dry. The daily temperatures average around 80F.
The months of spring and autumn are slightly cooler. The daily temperatures average around 65F and the rain per month is between 30-70mm.

Winters are mild with a 50F temperature but sometimes the season can be blustery and wet.

In conclusion, Greek Sporades Island gives you the opportunity to experience unsullied traditional Greek life away from the modern world. Whether you have gone there for sightseeing, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, sea kayaking or camping, you are guaranteed to experience the authentic and natural beauty of nature.

That is made possible because, just like in other parts of the country, the inhabitants of the Greek Sporades Island are friendly and welcoming to visitors.