Pinellas County, on Florida’s west coast offers awesome paddle experiences for all skill level paddlers, kayak and canoe.

Miles and miles of water trail take paddlers along the coastline, in and around Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Numerous points of interest along the way offer opportunites to explore the areas beautiful beaches, stop at historical spots such as lighthouses and fishing villages, and discover the rich marine and estuary ecosystems of the region.

Multiple trips can be made, each unique with a variety of sights, durations and paddling levels of skill.

Pinellas County has done a great job of describing each individual trail and trip on their blueways websit. You can link to that site by clicking here to visit our Places to Paddle in Florida page.

If You Go…Let Us Know! Click here to send us a note about the Pinellas County Blueway and we may publish your report right here on BornToPaddle.com!

For more information on kayak and canoe events, please check our BornToPaddle.com Kayak & Canoe – Races & Events Calendar pages.

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Search our places to paddle page for places to kayak or canoe for flatwater or whitewater.  Kayaking and canoeing paddling locations are listed by U.S. State

If you live in Georgia and are looking for a place to paddle, kayak or canoe, you are among some of the luckiest paddlers in the country – we’ve found some great paddling locations in Georgia!

• Many of Georgia State Parks allow kayaking and canoeing on their lakes and rivers. There may be a fee or permit required. Some parks offer kayak and canoe rentals.

• You can also join the Georgia State Park Paddler’s Club. Join the club and kayak or canoe the 22 mile paddling trails at six of the states parks. The water trails at each state park vary in miles but total 22 miles in all. According to their website, these paddles are for both seasoned paddlers and beginners. They vary in difficulty, so paddlers have a chance to improve their skill level as they paddle from park to park.

The paddling trails range from tidal rivers to the Okefenokee Swamp. Members can earn a bragging-rights t-shirt. The Six State parks are Crooked River, George L. Smith, Magnolia Springs, Reed Bingham, Stephen C Foster and Sweetwater Creek. Please note that some of the parks may be affected by low water.

They advise that you call ahead to make sure the water trail is open. Check out their website for all the information you need to join the club and have a fun and safe paddle.

• The Chattahoochee River is also a great place to paddle. 48 Miles of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation area is available to kayak canoe or raft, year round. If you want to paddle but left your kayak or canoe home, there are outfitters in the area for day use rentals.

• You can also paddle at the Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island is Georgia’s largest and southern most barrier island. According to their website, kayaking is a great way to enjoy the marsh area.

Click here for more information and to check out the web sites to these places to paddle in Georgia.

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