Swimming Archives - Orlando (for Hipsters)

Kayaking in Sarasota Florida — Awesome Day Trip from Orlando!

July 28, 2016

I’m a huge kayaking fan. It’s probably one of my all-time favorite sports. If you too love to kayak, you NEED to go to kayaking in Sarasota Florida in the mangrove trees. It’s a magical experience, and you really don’t need any skills to have fun doing it. Getting to Sarasota Sarasota Florida is about a 2.5 -3 hour drive from Orlando. It’s a peaceful trip, and it’s on flat straight roads with minimal traffic. I recommend you leave early and get on the ...

Nature / Outdoors, Picnic, Swimming

Best Orlando Florida Beaches: A Rundown

January 25, 2016

I really don’t like over-crowded trashy beaches full of tourists, cars, and screaming people. That being said, there are some REALLY SPECIAL FLORIDA BEACHES.

Nature / Outdoors, Picnic, Swimming

Orlando Canoe Spot: Explore the Wekiva River

November 30, 2015

Grab your friends, grab your picnic basket, and head for some gorgeous Orlando canoe fun. November is the perfect month in Florida for canoeing. It’s warm by noon and balmy with cool air in the evenings. It’s the perfect season to be outside, and Orlando has several lovely spots to rent canoes and kayaks. My favorite is King’s Landing.

Nature / Outdoors, Picnic, Swimming

Rainbow Springs ~ True Florida Beauty

April 16, 2014

Where in the world is Dunnellon Florida?! It’s not that far. It’s actually only one hour from Orlando, and it’s got a STUNNING spring called Rainbow Springs Florida. It’s the 4th largest spring in Florida. And good news! There’s usually not many people there at all. Because it is a full one hour car ride away, this dissuades pretty much ALL tourists. (A good thing, dear readers.) There are 2 options for Rainbow springs. Option #1 – Canoe / Kayak / Tubing ...