Adventure through stunningly clear spring-fed waters of Merritt’s Mill in a 100% clear kayak! Undoubtedly one of our most beautiful locations, this is a must-do in Florida’s Panhandle!
Merritt’s Mill is a great adventure for those looking to illuminate their night in crystal clear water in our crystal clear kayaks!
This 100% Clear Kayaking Tour in the Florida Panhandle will weave through cypress-tree filled crystal clear waters to find hidden underwater caves. Along the way you will discover yourself surrounded by limestone cliffs, wildlife, and irresistible opportunities to jump into the refreshing springs!
Your guide will educate you about Merritt’s Mill’s underground aquifer and wildlife, all while capturing those candid photos so that you can bring a little bit of the magic home with you!
Location: Nestled between Panama City, Destin, and Tallahassee, this North Florida adventure is nearby Florida Caverns State Park and is the perfect activity for families, friends, couples, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and even the solo adventurist! We can’t wait for you to enjoy Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna near the emerald coast!
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Brooke is always on the lookout for an adventure. She has her degree in Animal Science from Sam Houston State University and is working to get her masters in Wildlife Biology. Born in New Mexico and raised in Texas, she is not a native Floridian, but don’t let that fool you because she has vast knowledge of the ecosystem. Her favorite ways to pass time include hiking, fishing, photography, creating art, training horses, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.
A Florida native and animal lover since birth, Elijah was raised around a plethora of animals. Including dogs, cats, skunks, raccoons, lizards, fish, and even a Wallaby. If you are out on a tour with Elijah he will be sure to tell you some unique and interesting facts about the flora and fauna!
An avid outdoors woman, paddler, adventurer and conservationist; Taylor loves all the birds, wildlife and lush vegetation that Florida has to offer (but manatees and ospreys are most probably her favorite)! She loves connecting people to nature by sharing the local ecology, and human impact on the flora and fauna of Florida! She holds an Advanced Florida Master Naturalist designation and draws on this depth of knowledge and experience as a former journalist, teacher and professional storyteller to create engaging stories for all ages. Taylor is passionate about infusing her tours with her love of nature and all things Florida! Just an hour south of Sarasota she can’t wait to show you how to search the beautiful beach paradise of Don Pedro Island for fossilized shark teeth and shells! When she’s not leading clear kayak tours you can find her exploring Florida by paddle or on foot with her partner, Danny and their two dogs, Sam and River, doing yoga and continuing to learn more about Florida! She is an active volunteer with Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch, Eagle Watch and Save the Manatees. In addition to her Naturalist designation, Taylor is a Manatee Guardian Guide certified through Save the Manatees and is CPR/BLS certified with the American Heart Association. Explore Florida with her on IG @taylorinthelandofflowers
Danny’s love of all things water began at a young age. Growing up in Miami he spent every spare moment on the beach. He went from running into waves as they rolled on the beach as a kid to riding them as an amateur skim boarder, surfer and paddler of all water crafts. Danny’s father, a former competitive paddler for the Cuban National Team introduced him to the sport of kayaking at a young age. His parents nurtured and encouraged his love of nature and all things outdoors. As a Florida Master Naturalist an avid nature lover, adventurer and explorer his passion for the environment and conservation drives him to introduce more people to the joy of these experiences through offering unique clear kayak ecotours on the Weeki Wachee River and Pine Island an hour north of Tampa and at Don Pedro Island just south of Sarasota. Danny also shares his love for all things Florida flora and fauna as an avid content creator with a focus on storytelling and videography. In addition to his certification as a Naturalist, Danny is CPR and ACA certified, a Guardian guide with Save the Manatees Club, volunteers with Eagle Watch and participates in Florida Springs advocacy. Follow along on his adventures at @danenriquez on IG.
The Kayak trip was a great experience! Our guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and made sure to point out all the cool wildlife along the way. She made sure everyone was staying together and having a good time. I would highly recommend this trip!
– Elizabeth A. | TripadvisorMe and my family have never experienced clear kayaks before and they were awesome! The kids loved them!
– John A. | TripadvisorSuper amazing and fun experience! The guide was very knowledgeable about the springs and wildlife! The spring water is cold and refreshing, but feels great after paddling to the spots you can get out at.
– Emily S. | TripadvisorThis was an incredible paddle and the clear kayaks made it worth it! The really cool part is that the guide shows you some hidden spring areas where you can jump in and snorkel! I recommend wearing a hat because there isn’t a ton of shady places. Also, bring water shoes and snorkeling gear!
– Bree | Tripadvisor
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