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Give Thanks on the Water: A Thanksgiving Adventure on the Weeki Wachee River That Brings You Closer

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the Weeki Wachee River with a clear kayak tour that brings your family closer. Experience manatee season, peaceful morning paddles, and eco-friendly adventures with Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee. Thanksgiving is a time built around one beautiful idea: coming together. And while many families gather around a dinner table, others…

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November 19, 2025

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Manatee Awareness Month: Paddle with Purpose on a Clear Kayak Tour in Weeki Wachee

Celebrate Manatee Awareness Month with Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee! Paddle above Florida’s gentle giants in crystal-clear water while learning about manatee conservation from Guardian Guides-certified eco-tour leaders. November Marks the Start of Manatee Season and Manatee Awareness Month 🌿✨ As temperatures cool and Florida’s coastal waters drop, the gentle giants of the…

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November 7, 2025

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The Guardian Guides Program: Protecting Manatees During Your Weeki Wachee Kayak Tour And Across Florida

As manatee season in Weeki Wachee approaches, it’s important to remember that observing these gentle giants comes with responsibility. At Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee, every tour is led by guides certified through the Guardian Guides Voluntary Education Program, offered by the Save the Manatee Club. This program ensures that your encounters with…

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October 30, 2025

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Clear Kayaking in Weeki Wachee: The Best Way to See Manatees Up Close

Florida’s manatee season officially beginsNovember 15, and if you’re planning a visit to the Weeki Wachee River, there’s one experience you simply can’t miss—clear kayaking with Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee. Unlike any other adventure, a clear kayak tour allows you to glide through crystal-clear waters while spotting manatees swimming directly beneath you….

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October 20, 2025

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Meet Florida’s Gentle Giants: Fun Facts About Manatees Before Manatee Season Begins

As the countdown continues to manatee season in Weeki Wachee, wildlife lovers are gearing up for one of Florida’s most magical experiences. Paddling through the crystal-clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River with Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee at Mary’s Fish Camp gives you the chance to see these gentle giants up close….

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October 13, 2025

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Countdown to Manatee Season: Why Weeki Wachee is a Must-Visit in Late Fall

As the crisp late-fall air begins to settle over Florida, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike turn their eyes to the pristine waters of Weeki Wachee. November 15 marks the official start of manatee season, and there’s no better way to experience these gentle giants than by clear kayaking with Get Up and Go Kayaking…

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October 8, 2025

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Making Family Memories: Kayaking Weeki Wachee with Your Kids

Looking for an adventure that’s fun, educational, and a lot  magical? Get Up and Go Kayaking Weeki Wachee has you covered. Picture this: you and your kids paddling through shimmering turquoise waters, surrounded by lush Florida greenery, when suddenly… a gentle, whiskered face pops up beside your clear kayak. Hello, manatee! With Get Up and…

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January 16, 2025

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Top 5 Things to Do in Weeki Wachee

We know what you think: what a quirky name! True to its moniker, Weeki Wachee is a unique place with a total population of a staggering 13! Located in Hernando County, it’s an unincorporated community that features the 12,000-acre Weeki Wachee Preserve and the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. If you plan on visiting the…

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September 21, 2022

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9 Best Springs to Visit in Florida in the Summertime

Summer is for spending time with family and friends. It’s for the beach, the ocean, the rivers, and the forests, for exploring the outdoors, and for reconnecting to nature.  The Sunshine State offers all of this and more. Some of the best places to visit in Florida are the many beautiful springs that can be…

Top Restaurants On Florida’s Adventure Coast

TOP RESTAURANTS ON FLORIDA’S ADVENTURE COAST  In addition to being the “Only City of Live Mermaids” and home to some of Florida’s most charismatic wildlife- manatees and dolphins, Weeki Wachee boasts a variety of great paddling locations and good eats that hit the spot! Want to combine the two for a day filled with great times…