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New Paddling Trail in SW Florida
Recognized as among the best U.S. kayaking destinations, the Lee Island Coast is preparing to debut the first 50 miles of a new paddling trail. This initial phase will treat paddlers to extraordinary up-close-and personal encounters with diverse wildlife and history from the Imperial River in Bonita Springs north to Punta Rassa in Fort Myers. “The Great Calusa Blueway” begins in Bonita Springs, the southernmost point of the Lee Island Coast, where paddlers will enjoy exploration of the calm waters of the Imperial River and back bays. Lee Island is home of the world’s largest populations of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and can best be observed in the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. In the Spring Creek, Lovers Key State Recreation Area and the back bays of Black Island, paddlers will share their experience with roseate spoonbills and many other wading birds. The fascinating history of the Calusa Indian tribe awaits paddlers at the Mound Key State Archaeological Site. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is believed the 125-acre subtropical jungle island was constructed from oyster shells and other natural discards by the Calusa Indians who inhabited the island from about 100-1750 A.D. The site includes a 32-foot ceremonial shell mound, engineered canal systems and now dry inland lakes. To the north paddlers can camp, picnic and fish, while learning about the remnants of a religious sect established in 1894 at the Koreshan State Historic Site. The Blueway continues west through the back bays of For Myers Beach, offering paddlers stopping points with a wide variety of overnight accommodations and dining options. The first phase of the paddling trail ends at Bunche Beach, near the Sanibel Causeway. The second phase will take canoes and kayaks through the scenic bays of Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Islands, ending at Boca Grande. In addition to signage marking the trail, the project will include a map, to help paddlers explore the area without a guide. To enhance the paddling experience, the Great Calusa Blueway will utilize Global Positioning Systems and key points will be marked along the trail to aid navigation.
Posted October 2001
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