Florida Paddling Trails Association
Connecting Paddlers to Florida's Water Trails

Welcome to FPTA. Our website has information on the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, coastal locations and inland river water trails. You can find details on campsites, launches, sights to see and facilities along the trails. The Florida Paddling Trails Association is the steward of the Circumnavigational Trail and helps with other major water trails throughout the state. Our mission is to develop trail campsites, protect the environment and build the Florida paddling community. Read more or view our Volunteer Opportunities.
 



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FPTA Website Updates-What you need to know

Florida Paddling Trails Assoc  Thursday, December 10, 2009

Sometimes looks can be deceiving. You know how that spoil island that appears a mile in the distance turns out to be three miles? Or perhaps how the FPTA website looks the same as last week, but is really quite different?   (Read Story)  (1)

Manatee Viewing Do's and Don'ts

Schessl | Green Wave Forum News  Friday, December 04, 2009

It's getting that time of year again. The water is cooling down and manatee viewing hot spots like Crystal River on the west coast and Blue Spring on the east are heating up. Learn what to do and not do when viewing these gentle giants.   (Read Story)

2009 Calusa Blueway Paddlers Festival

Schessl | Green Wave Forum News  Thursday, October 29, 2009

The 2009 Calusa Blueway Paddler's Festival was held in and around Fort Myers Florida. It's a nine day event covering October 23 to November 1. I attended the event Sunday and Monday for the FPTA picnic and board meeting at San Carlos RV Park.   (Read Story)  (1)

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FPTA President
We are in need of a Regional Director for Region J (Stuart, FL) and Region A (Pensacola, FL). Please email me for more information.


Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Guide (Paperback)

 

Highlighting and educating paddlers about Florida's rich history and fragile coastal environment, the circumnavigational trail traverses 20 national parks, seashores, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries, 37 Florida aquatic preserves and 47 Florida state parks. This is the first printed guide for the trail and equipment lists, trip tips and planning instructions are included.

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