WITHLACOOCHEE GULF PRESERVE
Way back at “the end of the road” (Hwy 40 West at the Gulf ) Elvis Presley made the movie “Follow That Dream” in 1961. A lot of the movie was filmed at the bridge that goes over Bird Creek. Continue to the end to experience a magnificent sunset.
1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown, FL 34498 352-447-5439 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily yankeetownfl.govoffice2.com/ This 413-acre preserve features a museum, educational center, observation tower, and canoe/kayak dock. Purchased by the town of Yankeetown, the trails, kiosks, native gardens and other amenities have been created through the work of teachers and middle school students from the Yankeetown School. The preserve is an excellent opportunity to experience the beauty of Florida’s estuarine wild lands, including lakes, streams, pine and hardwood forests, wet lands and salt marshes.
SUNRISE OUTPOST 6027 Hwy 40 West 352-447-5655 352-447-5285 www.MangroveMike.com Yankeetown, FL 34498 Restaurant Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. with seasonal variation Kayak Sales and Rentals: Tuesday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call Ahead for Kayak Reservations, Guided Fishing Trips, or Guided Eco-Tours Kayaks and BBQ—what a great combo! This is where you will find unusually fine BBQ where the locals meet and eat. Friendly folk and lots of good food. Two kayak guides are available, one for salt or freshwater fishing and one for touring rivers, creeks or islands. View aerial maps before setting out. Sunrise can make arrangements to deliver and pick up kayaks to the ramp of your choice in the area. Half and full day rentals are available. Single kayaks are 13 foot; one 16 foot tandem available.
www.FloridasEden.org Pure Water Wilderness Scenic Guide
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