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Nice time Kayaking!
We did the 5-mile paddle down Silver Springs river, rented a double kayak at the park. It was July 4 weekend and busy, but the experience was well organized, and we didn't wait long to get on the water. Overall, it was a good experience and the river is beautiful! Very clear and the current carries you along. It was quite hot though, and unfortunately when going downriver, you're paddling run into the sun the whole trip. Make sure to bring lots of water and a hat! The river is partially shaded, but mostly upriver- downriver is more open and hot. We saw 5 or 6 small alligators on the bank............no monkeys on the river, but we did see some in the park later.
