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5 Best Things To Do in Southwest Florida

Many who travel to the Sunshine State have Southwest Florida on top of their to-visit list. The region is along the southwest Gulf coast and is known for beautiful landscapes and fantastic outdoor activities. To help you plan a trip to this region, we’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Southwest…

Why Does Bioluminescence Happen in Florida?

Why Does Bioluminescence Happen in Florida? Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that occurs through a chemical reaction that produces light energy in an organism’s body. This reaction only occurs in species that contain luciferin, a molecule that produces light when it reacts with oxygen. There are different types of luciferin, which vary depending on the…

Wildlife sightings? What about CELEB sightings!?

Get Up And Go Kayaking has been fortunate enough to have had some of our favorite celebs out for a paddle in our clear yaks! Read on for celeb encounters that have been ones for the books! With Tia (one of our owners) being a proud member of Bachelor Nation, she struck gold when doing some collaboration…

Where To See The BEST Bioluminescence This Summer

Find the best bioluminescence in Florida right here in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge!  WHY IS THE REFUGE THE BEST PLACE TO SEE THE BIOLUMINESCENCE IN FLORIDA? Simple answer – warm waters, no light pollution, and calm waters. Haulover Canal in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is often referred to as the best place to…